Centre for Neurotechnology and Law Symposium

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1/10/2025

Centre for Neurotechnology and Law Symposium

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Time & Location 01 Oct 2025, 14:00 – 18:00 BST London, 96 Euston Rd., London NW1 2DB, UK About the event Join us for the inaugural symposium of the Institute of Neurotechnology and Law at the British Library, where top global experts will convene to explore the critical symbiosis between neurotechnology and legal frameworks. This event brings together pioneering scientists, technologists, legal minds, regulatory experts, and passionate students, all focused on harnessing neurotechnology to benefit humanity. Our distinguished panel will delve into medical applications and the potential of neurotechnology to unlock advancements in medicine, ethics, and beyond. Engage in thought-provoking discussions aimed at shaping a future where neurotechnology serves as a powerful, responsible force for global good. Agenda Sponsored by Blackrock Neurotech and DLA Piper 09:00: Introduction by Harry Lambert, Founder of the CNL, Barrister and Coroner 09:10: Talk 1 - Marinos Ioannides, Head of Software and AI medical devices, at the Healthcare Regulation Authority (“MHRA”) - Regulation and Innovation 09:50: Talk 2 - Dr Allan McCay, one of the world’s leading experts on Neurotech Law - The Use of Neurotechnology in Criminal Justice: Ethical and Legal Considerations 10:30: Talk 3 - Gareth Stokes, DLA Piper - AI, Machine Consciousness, and the Law 11:10: Coffee Break 11:25: Talk 4 - Carlos Amunategui Perello, Key contributor to the world’s first neurorights constitution in Chile (and Roman Law Scholar) - Neurotechnology: Civil Law traditions Vs. Common Law Traditions: A 10 Minute “Flash Talk” 11:35: Talk 5 - ICO’s Executive Director for Regulatory Risk, Stephen Almond - The Information Commissioner’s View 12:15: Talk 6 A Legal Debate! To adequately safeguard ‘Neuro-Rights’ we need: New Legislation: Prof Purvi Pokhariyal, Dean of the School of Law and Director at the National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi. Soft Law Guidance: Jose M Munoz, Expert in the Emotiv Litigation Nothing, the existing Human Rights Act is fine: World leading ethicist Andrea Lavazza Moderated by: Dr Deepa Dubey School of Law, National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Delhi 13:05 to 1350 - Lunch 13:50: Talk 7 - Dr Alexandra George, Director of Research, Faculty of Law & Justice, University of New South Wales, Australia - Who Owns Your Mind? Brain Data, Intellectual Property, and the Legal Imagination 14:30: Talk 8 - Rebecca Lawrence, DLA Piper - Neurotech and Patents 15:10: Coffee Break 15:25: Talk 9 - Carlos Amunategui Perello, Key contributor to the world’s first neurorights constitution in Chile - The Metaverse, the Neuroverse, and the Law 16:05: Talk 10 - Nita Farahany, world famous author of The Battle For Your Brain Closing Remarks 16:45 - 1700: End

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Title	Centre for Neurotechnology and Law Symposium
Date	1/10/25 → 1/10/25
Website	https://www.neurotechlaw.com/event-details/inaugural-annual-symposium
Location	British Library
City	London
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Degree of recognition	International event

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