About the Conference
Join us on 1 October 2026 at the Verdala Wellness Hotel, Rabat for the Camilleri Preziosi Tech Law Conference that will open with a perspective on the wave of new tech legislation, tracing the evolution of laws such as GDPR, the Data Act and NIS2 through to the EU AI Act, upcoming amendments through the Digital Omnibus package, and the new Product Liability Directive, with a look ahead to the Digital Fairness Act, Cloud and AI Development Act and the Quantum Act. From there, sessions will cover a wide range of practical topics, including:
- compliance as a strategic advantage: the legal and ethical considerations in adopting AI;
- deepfake scams and fraud as a new frontier in cyberthreats;
- the legal requirements on reporting data incidents, including the EU's efforts to streamline reporting through the Digital Omnibus package including a real-world data breach use case followed by a panel discussion on it; and,
- the liability conundrum of who bears risk for rogue software and AI systems, including the emerging notion of "agentic liability".
The conference will also include a panel exploring how AI is expected to impact key industry sectors serviced by the firm, from mergers and acquisitions and financial services to capital markets, intellectual property and litigation.
With a format combining keynote perspectives and panel discussions, followed by a networking reception, participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with speakers, experts in the field and attendees.
This event has been accredited with 4 hours of structured CPE qualifying under Core competency as per the Accountancy Board Accreditation Rules.
Agenda
08:30 - 09:00
Registration of participants
09:00 - 09:10
Welcome address
09:10 - 09:25
Perspective - Preparing for a wave of new tech legislation: lessons learnt and future expectations
This address will run through an evolution of technology laws showcasing where we are with legal developments, particularly with respect to GDPR, the Data Act, NIS2 and next compliance goals under the EU AI Act and the Digital Omnibus package amendments. It will also examine other emerging legislation, such as the new Product Liability Directive and its application to AI systems, before looking ahead to how technology is expected to continue shaping the legal landscape, particularly through forthcoming initiatives such as the Digital Fairness Act and the Quantum Act.
Presentation – Dr Sharon Xuereb, Senior Associate, Camilleri Preziosi
09:25 - 10:10
Panel - Compliance as a strategic advantage: legal and ethical considerations in adopting AI
Beyond the AI gold rush lay cardinal governance and compliance considerations, the proper application of which will distinguish businesses from others. This panel discussion will consider fundamental governance and compliance practices related to the processing of data, and the development and deployment of AI Systems, with a focus on how businesses must complement legal compliance with ethical considerations to achieve trustworthy AI and, ultimately, to build true business value.
Moderator – Dr Sharon Xuereb, Senior Associate, Camilleri Preziosi
Panellists – Mr Tervel Bobev, PhD Researcher, KU Leuven Centre for IT and IP Law; Rev Dr Jean Gové, Diocesan Coordinator for AI; Dr Corinne Valletta, General Counsel, Betsson Group; Dr Annalise Vassallo Seguna, MDIA
10:10 - 11:00
Panel - Deepfake scams and fraud: a new frontier in cyberthreats
Deepfake scams are leveraging on advanced AI to create deceptive content that can convincingly mimic real individuals and situations. After taking the audience through a use case illustrating the use of AI-generated deepfakes in fraudulent schemes, this interactive session will reveal how deceptive and persuasive deepfakes can be, and shed light on how the industry will need to equip itself against novel online scams and plan further defence strategies.
Moderator – Dr Francesca Galea Cavallazzi, Senior Associate, Camilleri Preziosi
Panellists – Dr Kristina Rapa Manche, Partner, Camilleri Preziosi; Inspector Claire Vella Borg, Malta Police Force, Financial Crime Investigations Unit; Mr Ryan Caruana, Group Chief Anti Financial Crime Officer & MLRO, Bank of Valletta; Mr Keith Cutajar, CY4
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee break
11:30 - 12:10
Panel - A data breach use case: where to start, what to do and how to interpret converging reporting requirements
This panel discussion will explore a real-world data breach scenario, examining the applicability of the reporting requirements under DORA, the CRA, GDPR and NIS2, including the assessment of severity, notification obligations towards authorities and affected individuals, applicable timelines, remediation and patching measures, and post-incident review.
Moderator – Ms Alexia Valenzia, Lead Associate, Camilleri Preziosi
Panellists – Mr Jonathan Cassar, Chief Information Security Officer, MITA; Mr Rhys Vassallo, GasanMamo Insurance; Dr Lee Ann Agius, PwC; Mr David Cauchi, Head of Data Protection, Kaizen Gaming
12:10 - 12:20
Perspective – Legal requirements on reporting data incidents
Building on the earlier perspective delivered in the first part of the conference programme, this address will provide an overview of incident reporting requirements at law and the EU’s efforts to streamline the process into one channel, zooming in on the proposed Digital Omnibus package.
Presentation – Ms Alexia Valenzia, Lead Associate, Camilleri Preziosi
12:20 - 12:40
Perspective – The liability conundrum: who bears risk for rogue software and AI systems?
When software or AI systems malfunction, the question is no longer whether anyone is accountable, but who. AI developers as well as deployers may be held liable. This address will seek to unpack how responsibility is shared across the digital supply chain - from manufacturers and importers to platforms and deployers - and confront the emerging notion of "agentic liability", asking who answers for the autonomous decisions of AI agents acting within, or beyond, their instructions. It will also map out the regulations to watch out for in the near future, and suggest how to bolt in contractual safeguards.
Presentation – Dr Sarah Anne Borg, Associate, Camilleri Preziosi; Dr Veronica Campbell, Associate, Camilleri Preziosi
12:40 - 13:15
Panel – A multi-disciplinary angle: how we expect AI to impact key practice industry sectors serviced by the firm
In this panel, a number of lawyers from Camilleri Preziosi servicing different practice areas will come together to share how they expect AI to impact their respective practice, the industry sectors they service and the legal environment within which they operate, including mergers and acquisitions, financial services, capital markets, intellectual property and litigation.
Moderator – Dr Malcolm Falzon, Partner, Camilleri Preziosi
Panellists – Dr Steve Decesare, Partner, Camilleri Preziosi; Dr Martina Micallef, Senior Associate, Camilleri Preziosi; Dr Michael Buhagiar, Senior Associate, Camilleri Preziosi; Dr Liam Axisa, Associate, Camilleri Preziosi
13:15 - 13:30
Closing remarks
13:15 - 13:30
Networking reception