The LES USA & Canada High-Tech Sector (HTS) recently presented its March 23, 2026 webinar, AI Regulation in the European Union and the United States: State of Play and Future. The webinar provided an informative forum for exploring one of the most pressing topics facing intellectual property (IP) licensing professionals today, drawing engaged participation from members across the community.

Program Overview:

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and legal frameworks worldwide, understanding the regulatory landscape has become increasingly important for IP licensing practitioners. This webinar explored the connections, gaps, and similarities between AI regulatory approaches in the European Union (EU) and the United States (US).  Attendees gained valuable insight into the role of the European AI Office and also addressed the current state of AI regulation in the US, including state-level considerations, presenting perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for both regulators and IP licensing practitioners.  The session also explored the privacy considerations raised by the rise of agentic AI.  The discussion examined how these capabilities strain established privacy principles such as consent, data minimization, and accountability, and what they may mean for organizations that deploy or license such technologies.  Looking ahead, the session offered perspectives on where AI regulation may be headed.

Distinguished Speakers:

The webinar featured an outstanding panel of experts:

  • Jeroen Delfos, Technology Specialist, European Commission (EC) Artificial Intelligence Office — Mr. Delfos brought a firsthand perspective from within the EC AI Office, offering attendees rare direct insight into the regulatory framework being developed and implemented at the highest levels of EU governance.
  • Brenda Leong, Director of AI Division, ZwillGen — Ms. Leong provided a US and EU focused perspective, drawing on her deep expertise in AI law and policy to illuminate the evolving regulatory environment and its practical implications.

The webinar was moderated by Marsha Simone Cadogan, MSC Intellectual Property & Technology Law, and HTS Chair Elect, whose command of the subject matter ensured a substantive and well-paced discussion throughout.

Why This Webinar Matters:

The regulatory environment surrounding AI is evolving rapidly and the stakes for IP licensing professionals are significant. This webinar offered a rare opportunity to hear directly from practitioners within the EC AI Office alongside leading U.S. legal counsel, providing a comprehensive perspective.

Watch the Recording:

If you were unable to attend live, this is a webinar you don’t want to miss. The recording is available to LES members.  We encourage all HTS members — and the broader LES community — to take advantage of this outstanding educational resource.

The LES USA & Canada High-Tech Sector is dedicated to providing members with relevant programming at the intersection of technology, intellectual property, and licensing. Stay connected for upcoming events and opportunities.

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