Krogerus Data Symposium 2026

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 9:00–18:30
Finlandia Hall, Mannerheimintie 13 E, Helsinki

Europe's technological future is increasingly shaped by questions of sovereignty, strategic autonomy and regulatory ambition. At the Krogerus Data Symposium 2026, we will examine what European tech sovereignty means in practice for companies operating in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

The programme will explore the next phase of EU technology regulation, transatlantic perspectives on digital policy and the practical realities of building competitive European technology capabilities. The day will also feature industry perspectives on quantum technology, satellites and drones, cloud and data infrastructure, and responsible AI.

Bringing together leading voices from technology, law, business and policy, the Data Symposium offers participants a timely opportunity to exchange views on how Europe's digital agenda is developing – and what it means for organisations navigating the intersection of innovation, regulation and competitiveness. Confirmed guest speakers include activist, lawyer and author Max Schrems, IQM's General Counsel Mark Falcon, ICEYE's Associate General Counsel Lauri Ignatius, Yle's Head of Responsible AI Minna Mustakallio and Jarno Vanto, Partner at King & Spalding.

We hope you can join us for the Krogerus Data Symposium 2026!

Krogerus' Technology, Data & IP team

Meet our speakers

Max Schrems
Activist, lawyer and author

Max Schrems is an Austrian activist, lawyer, and author who became known for campaigns against Facebook for its privacy violations, including violations of European privacy laws and the alleged transfer of personal data to the US National Security Agency (NSA) as part of the NSA's PRISM program. Schrems is the founder of NOYB – European Center for Digital Rights. NOYB - "None Of Your Business" aims to launch strategic court cases and media initiatives in support of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the proposed ePrivacy Regulation, and information privacy in general.

Mark Falcon
General Counsel
IQM

Mark Falcon is a US-qualified attorney holding CIPP/E, CIPP/US, and CIPM data privacy certifications. He serves as General Counsel at IQM Quantum Computers, a leader in the manufacturing and delivering of on-prem or cloud-based quantum computers globally. Previously, Mark was General Counsel for a European financial institution and card payment processor. In these roles, he advises boards and executive management on legal strategy and corporate governance, and leads teams focused on enabling growth and mitigating risk.

Lauri Ignatius
Associate General Counsel
ICEYE

Lauri Ignatius has been responsible for ICEYE’s legal matters since 2019 and is an expert in navigating the regulatory framework of a satellite company’s business. At ICEYE, Lauri has led the legal workstreams of several financing rounds, structured satellite sales transactions, and managed ICEYE’s business-specific regulatory compliance, all in a business that is doubling itself every year.

Minna Mustakallio
Head of Responsible AI
Yle

Minna Mustakallio is Head of Responsible AI at Yle, overseeing the responsible and strategic use of AI. She owns Yle’s principles for responsible artificial intelligence and heads AI-Governance at Yle. To Minna leading AI efforts is first and foremost leading collaboration and building organisational ability to work with AI in an uncertain future.

Jarno Vanto
Partner
King & Spalding LLP

Jarno is a partner in the Data, Privacy, and Security group of King & Spalding LLP. Jarno’s practice spans privacy and cybersecurity regulatory compliance and investigations, AI regulations, IT and cybersecurity policies and procedures, AI governance, complex cross-border technology and data transactions, data and software licensing, and other technology and data transfer agreements. Jarno holds CIPP/US and CIPP/E certifications. Jarno has been included in 2025 and 2026 Incident Response Elite by Cybersecurity Docket as well as in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers.

Kalle Hynönen
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.

Pessi Honkasalo
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.

Salha Hanna
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.

Emma Kostamo-Pääkkö
Counsel
Krogerus

Emma specialises in contract law assignments relating to technology, R&D, intellectual property and data and advises clients on these topics. Within IP law, she has a particular focus on patents. She also supports clients with their ICT projects and provides advice on data protection matters. Having worked as an in-house counsel in the field of innovative research for several years, Emma has extensive experience in supporting a wide range of research and commercial projects. In addition to her law degree, she holds an MSc (Econ. & BA) degree specialising in IP law.

Ada Klaile
Senior Associate
Krogerus

Ada specialises in intellectual property, data protection and technology-related matters, with particular experience in technology transactions, commercial agreements and regulatory questions. Prior to joining Krogerus, Ada worked in a top Finnish law firm and has also gained in-house experience from a leading mobile gaming company. In addition to her Master of Laws degree from the University of Oslo, she holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Information Law from King’s College London.

Iiris Rantanen
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.

Aleksi Yli-Houhala
Senior Associate
Krogerus

Aleksi specialises in matters related to intellectual property law and commercial contracts. Furthermore, he provides counsel in assignments relating to media and telecommunications, technology and data protection. Aleksi began working at our firm as an associate trainee, prior to which he worked i.a. as a legal trainee at a multinational social media company in London.

Registration

Registration is open until Tuesday, 27 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, access to the Data Symposium is by invitation only.

Event venue

The event takes place at Finlandia Hall, Mannerheimintie 13 e, Helsinki.

Alvar Aalto’s iconic creation, Finlandia Hall, is an experiential event centre and a fascinating meeting place in the middle of the most beautiful part of Helsinki.

Finlandia Hall (Helsinki Hall)
Mannerheimintie 13 e
00100 Helsinki

Krogerus Data Symposium 2025

Could not make it to the Krogerus Data Symposium 2025? Our 2025 event brought together hundreds of experts and industry professionals to discuss the latest developments in EU's data, AI and cybersecurity regulation framework. Explore last year's programme and watch recordings of the presentations on the event website.

About Krogerus

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As a leading Finnish business law firm, we help companies expand, innovate in new legal frameworks, and develop their business by finding tailored and proactive legal solutions. Our practice covers a broad spectrum of transactional, dispute resolution and regulatory matters, involving significant cross-border aspects. Our ambitious attitude and constant drive for improvement have positioned us at the top of our league.

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