Prof. Dr. Philipp Hacker, LL.M. (Yale), a leading authority in the digital realm who is spearheading the intersection of Law and Technology. He holds the Chair for Law and Ethics of the Digital Society at the European New School of Digital Studies (ENS), at European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder). In 2021, he broadened his horizons as a Research Fellow at the Weizenbaum Institute for the Connected Society Berlin, a dynamic hub of innovative thought.

Before his influential role at ENS, Prof. Hacker carved out an illustrious career path that includes a stint as an AXA Postdoctoral Fellow at the Faculty of Law of Humboldt University of Berlin, a Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute, and an A.SK Fellow at WZB Berlin Social Science Center. 

Prof. Hacker’s research is dedicated to exploring the frontier of law and technology. His interest in the implications of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things has led him to delve deep into aspects of consumer protection, privacy rights, anti-discrimination measures, and a broad spectrum regulatory law.

A trusted advisor to many, Prof. Hacker’s insights and recommendations regularly shape the decisions of national and EU legislators, regulatory agencies, and industry leaders. For Reference see his expert testimony at the German Bundestag from May 2023: (Link: bundestag.de); and the conference he organized for the United Nations in July 2023 (https://aiforgood.itu.int/event/legal-and-technical-challenges-of-large-generative-ai-models/)

Dr Philipp Schlenkhoff LL.M. corp. restruc. is not only an expert in corporate strategy, but combines this with technological and legal acumen. As a leader, he is known for his expertise in linking technology, distribution and corporate law, developing strategies that cover both the areas of innovation and legal compliance. 

His LL.M. in Corporate Restructuring highlights his mastery of the intricacies of corporate transformations, mergers, acquisitions and the legal nuances of corporate change. This unique combination of technological foresight and legal insight enables him to navigate the complexities of the corporate landscape with unmatched precision.

In his role at GIANCE Technologies, a renowned Deep Tech AI/NLP spin-off of the German Research Center for AI (DFKI), Philipp’s versatile skills come into their own. He bridges the gap between cutting-edge research projects and their entrepreneurial implementation, ensuring legal compliance at every step. The establishment of the transformative business model and the successful transition into UNICEPTA Corporate Intelligence GmbH were milestones that benefited greatly from his expertise in sales, strategy and artificial intelligence.

Dr.-Ing. habil. Carsten Ullrich is a leading figure with over 20 years of experience in applied Artificial Intelligence, specializing in development, optimization of business, work, and training processes, and research. Currently serving as the Competence Lead & Principal at macros Financial Technology Consult GmbH, he focuses on process analysis and risk management in the financial services sector and has contributed to significant productivity gains in the insurance industry. Ullrich’s tenure as Senior Director Artificial Intelligence at CENTOGENE GmbH saw the creation of groundbreaking systems, including the classification of Corona PCR Tests and shortening biomarker identification time, earning him the prestigious Health-i Award in 2021. His role in developing assistant systems at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and his innovative contributions at Shanghai Jiao Tong University demonstrate a career marked by innovation, leadership, and extensive collaboration across sectors. Ullrich’s numerous awards and over 130 scholarly publications further attest to his prominence in the field.