Musiikkitalo
Mannerheimintie 13a
00100 Helsinki
Krogerus Data Symposium 2025
Krogerus Data Symposium, one of Finland's largest events focusing on data and AI regulation and utilisation, will held this year on Wednesday, 5 November 2025 at Musiikkitalo in Helsinki. Throughout the day, we will delve into Europe's digital competitiveness, the latest developments in the EU's far-reaching data, AI and cybersecurity regulations, and the practical implications they bring.
Among many other compelling themes, the programme features a dedicated panel discussing real-world experiences from the early stages of implementing the Data Act. It also offers perspectives on applying the AI Act in practice, new cybersecurity considerations in today's AI-driven world and a forward look at what lies ahead for digital policy in the EU.
As in previous years, participants will gain valuable insights and the chance to exchange experiences with leading figures in technology, law, business and policy. Featured speakers include:
- Dr Aura Salla, Member of the European Parliament
- Pascal Belmin, Head of EU Aviation and Regulatory Affairs at Airbus Group
- Patrik Gayer, Director of Government Relations, EMEA at AMD
- Minna Frände, Head of Legal, Finland at Microsoft
- Kai Kuohuva, Senior Legal Counsel at Fortum Corporation
- Atte Ouninkorpi, Group Lead AI Counsel at Verisure
- Ffion Flockhart, Global Co-Head of Cybersecurity at A&O Shearman
- Jussi Mäkinen, Director, EU Regulation at Technology Industries of Finland
The full agenda will be released closer to the event.
Meet our speakers
Vice President, Head of EU Aviation & Regulatory Affairs
Airbus Brussels
After having graduated from ESSEC, a Master in European law at the Sorbonne University and the French Bar, Pascal practiced as a lawyer in Brussels and Paris, specialising in competition and trade laws. He then created and developed the competition law department of the Airbus (at the time EADS) Group. He transitioned this practice to cover EU regulatory matters generally (including ESG, digital, competition, public procurement, trade instruments) as well as aviation and environmental affairs. He is notably in charge of the digital regulatory advocacy (DMA, DGA, DSA and more recently Data Act and AI Act), coordinating a transnational task force to this effect.
Pascal teaches at ESSEC (MS DAIM), is President of the Legal committee of the French aerospace and defence professional association (GIFAS), President of the Economic, Legal and Trade Committee of ASD, the European aerospace and defence association. He regularly contributes to conferences on European, competition and digital policies policy topics.
Global Co-Head of Cybersecurity
A&O Shearman
Ffion is Global Co-Head of Cybersecurity. She specialises in cyber risk management and coordinates the global crisis response team to help clients manage and mitigate the impact of adverse cyber incidents.
Ffion has overseen hundreds of incident responses, including some of the largest cyber incidents for multinational clients. Her work comprises overseeing forensic investigations, liaising with government authorities, dealing with notification requirements, liaising with regulators, advising on the interaction with commercial counterparties, as well as helping to defend related group litigation. She has extensive connections within the forensics, intelligence and broader cybersecurity community, helping to ensure that her advice is always current, practical and takes account of the latest threat intelligence, which is of critical importance in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
Head of Legal (Finland)
Microsoft
Minna Frände is Head of Legal for Microsoft in Finland. She provides strategic legal advice to her international business stakeholders on a broad array of commercial legal topics, focusing on AI, privacy, antitrust, licensing of cloud services and strategic partnerships. Prior to joining Microsoft, she held various global legal roles at Nokia Corporation, worked as an attorney at Van Bael & Bellis in Brussels and as a visiting lawyer at Canon in Amsterdam. She holds LL.M degrees from the University of Turku (Finland) and from the College of Europe (Bruges, Belgium).
Government Relations Director, EMEA
AMD
Patrik Gayer serves as Government Relations Director, EMEA at AMD, leading strategic policy engagement across the region. Previously, he was Head of Global Affairs at Silo AI, where he contributed to the company's acquisition by AMD, and Global AI & Data Policy Lead at Tesla. His experience includes advising Finland's Minister of Defence and directing a European public affairs operations consultancy in Brussels.
A Harvard University MPA, Patrik has published in the Harvard International Review and the Kennedy School Review on AI governance and European security. He specializes in technology and digital policy, with a particular focus on AI governance, bringing valuable insights on the intersection of security, technology, and innovation in the AI era.
Senior Legal Counsel
Fortum Corporation
Kai Kuohuva is a senior legal counsel working at Fortum, specializing in IT, technology law, data regulations, and cybersecurity. He has been closely involved in interpreting and applying new EU regulations on artificial intelligence, data, and security. His work includes developing practical legal approaches to data sharing, privacy, and IT operations within complex organisational environments. He has also contributed to national-level initiatives aimed at shaping frameworks for a fair and functional data economy.
Director, EU Regulation
Technology Industries of Finland
Jussi leads digital EU digital advocacy at Technology Industries of Finland and took part in the Commission Expert Group on Model Terms for B2B data. He has long background on influencing the digital regulation and contractual practices related to data.
Group Lead AI Counsel
Verisure
As Group Lead AI Counsel at Verisure Group, Atte Ouninkorpi leads the legal aspects of the company’s AI governance efforts across countries, working for example with the AI Act. He is also involved in one of the JTC21 working groups currently developing standards to support the AI Act. Before his current role, he has, among other things, led legal matters at an AI startup.
Member of the European Parliament
Aura Salla is a Member of the European Parliament. Prior to this, she was a Member of the Finnish Parliament, where she actively engaged in international and EU affairs. Before entering the Finnish Parliament, Aura held the role of Managing Public Policy Director and Head of EU Affairs at Meta’s Brussels office. She also has extensive experience in the European Commission, where she worked as a Foreign Policy and Communications Adviser in the European Political Strategy Centre (EPSC) and as a Member of Cabinet for Vice President Jyrki Katainen. Aura holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Turku.
Partner, Head of Technology, Data & IP
Krogerus
Kalle heads Krogerus' Technology, Data & IP practice. He advises clients on both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters with a particular focus on copyrights and trademarks, and he is an authorised trademark attorney in Finland. He has extensive experience in commercial contracts and transactions relating to intellectual property, data, technology and media. Kalle also regularly provides counsel on marketing law and data protection matters and he is a CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe). Prior to joining our firm, he worked as an in-house IPR counsel at a leading European media and learning solutions corporation.
Partner
Krogerus
Pessi advises clients in commercial contracts and outsourcing, technology-related assignments including the application of artificial intelligence, protection of and transactions involving both personal and non-personal data, as well as intellectual property, with a particular focus on copyright and related rights. A certified information privacy professional, Pessi draws from his in-house experience to represent domestic and international clients in sectors ranging from ICT, media and creative industries to biotech and pharmaceuticals.
Counsel
Krogerus
Salha specialises in data protection and cybersecurity law. She also provides counsel in assignments relating to technology, commercial contracts and dispute resolution. Prior to joining Krogerus, Salha has led a data protection team in a Nordic law firm, worked as senior legal counsel in a cybersecurity company and provided legal services through other firms. She is a certified information privacy professional (CIPP/E) and an experienced speaker and lecturer. Her work is especially recognised for its practical approach and strong understanding of technology.
Senior Associate
Krogerus
Iiris specialises in intellectual property law, data protection and European law. Additionally, she provides counsel in assignments relating to commercial contracts, technology, consumer protection and marketing law. Iiris began working at our firm already as a law student, prior to which she worked as a trainee in another law firm in Finland. She has also gained notable experience in EU litigation while working in a judge's cabinet at the General Court of the European Union.
Registration
Registration is open until Tuesday, 21 October or until the event is fully booked. As places at the event are limited, we encourage you to register at your earliest convenience.
Kindly note that, due to high interest, this year access to the Data Symposium is by invitation only.
Event venue
The Krogerus Data Symposium 2025 will be held at Musiikkitalo in the heart of Helsinki. Musikkitalo (Music Hall) is more than a world-class concert and event venue — it's a cultural landmark rooted in openness, innovation, and dialogue. The venue offers a unique setting where creative expression meets intellectual exploration, making it an ideal location for the event.
Musiikkitalo
Mannerheimintie 13a
00100 Helsinki
Krogerus Data Symposium 2024
Could not make it to the Krogerus Data Symposium 2024? The Data Symposium 2024 was a great success, bringing together hundreds of experts and professionals in the field. Check out the programme from last year's event and watch recordings of the presentations on the event website.
About Krogerus
Krogerus is one of the leading business law firms in Finland, advising Finnish and international clients in a broad spectrum of regulatory, transactional and dispute resolution matters. We are particularly apt at issues that pertain to the technology, energy, finance, food and beverage, healthcare, real estate, and communications sectors. Krogerus is regularly retained in some of the most challenging and high-profile assignments in the market. Find out more about our expertise here.
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