The Influencers: Digital Transformation

Flying Into the Future: Risks, Rewards, and Regulation in the World of Advanced Air Mobility with Alistair Blundy, ATA, and Tom Hughes, IUA

In this episode of The Influencers, Alistair Blundy, CEO and lead underwriter at ATA, shares a compelling glimpse into the rapidly evolving world of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) with Hogan Lovells host Karishma Paroha and Tom Hughes, at IUA. From electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft to autonomous flight systems, Blundy unpacks both the groundbreaking opportunities and the complex insurance risks that come with the future of aviation. If you’re curious about flying taxis, hydrogen-powered planes, or how insurers are keeping pace with the sky of tomorrow, this conversation offers a fascinating look at what’s coming next.
 
About ATA:  Advanced Technology Assurance Limited (ATA) is a global leader in insurance whose team of highly technical underwriters handle advanced technology risks in a straightforward way. ATA offers fit-for-purpose insurance products that protect and enable the growth of industries that shape the future.
 
About the International Underwriting Association of London: The International Underwriting Association of London is the representative body for companies in London providing international and wholesale insurance and reinsurance coverage, whose mission is to secure an optimal trading environment for insurance companies.
 
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.

Robots as Companions: Exploring the Next Frontier in Digital Transformation and Insurance with Alexandre Colle, KONPANION, and Tom Hughes, IUA

In this captivating episode, the first in a special three-part collaboration between Hogan Lovells and the International Underwriting Association of London (IUA), Hogan Lovells host Karishma Paroha and Tom Hughes, Senior Underwriting and Claims Executive at IUA, explore the future of socially assistive robotics with Alexandre Colle, CEO of KONPANION and designer of Maah — an emotionally intelligent companion robot that blends cutting-edge tech with bespoke design. From emotional dependency and data ethics to regulatory frameworks and user-centered innovation, the conversation dives deep into how robotics could redefine care, connection, and even the home itself. If you're curious about what our lives might look like – and what the risk might be – as we crest the next frontier of robotics, this is a must-listen.
 
About KONPANION:  Integrating elegant design with artificial intelligence, KONPANION pioneers a unique direction for domestic robotics and creates an entirely new species of alternative pets.  
 
About the International Underwriting Association of London: The International Underwriting Association of London is the representative body for companies in London providing international and wholesale insurance and reinsurance coverage, whose mission is to secure an optimal trading environment for insurance companies.
 
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.

Future-Proofing Legal Services with Stephen Holloway, Thomson Reuters

Legal technologist Stephen Holloway and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach explore how digital technology is reshaping the legal sector, emphasizing the critical role of data, collaboration, and mindset shifts in driving innovation. Stephen shares compelling insider insights on how lawyers and law firms can harness technology to improve client service, increase efficiency, and stay competitive in an evolving legal landscape.
About Thomson Reuters:  Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions.
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.

Photons, Patents & Policy: A Legal Look at Quantum Computing with Andrea Rocchetto, Ephos

In this episode of The Influencers, Andrea Rocchetto, co-founder of Ephos, joins Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach and patent litigator Giovanni Trabucco to explore the cutting edge of photonic chips and quantum computing. They unpack the transformative potential of quantum technology – from reshaping encryption and cybersecurity to redefining legal standards – and spotlight approaches to regulatory reform to foster innovation in Europe. This conversation will fascinate anyone interested in how emerging technologies like quantum computing are intersecting with legal innovation and shaping the future of digital transformation.
 
About Ephos: Ephos is building the essential infrastructure for the future of computing. We design and manufacture glass-based integrated photonic circuits that power the most advanced classical and quantum devices. Leveraging their proprietary femtosecond laser writing manufacturing process, they design and build glass-based photonic chips controlling every aspect of the process, from materials procurement through benchmarking.
 
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
 
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Digital Disruption in IP Rights Management: A View from the Inside with Wojciech Kreft, Novartis

In this episode of The Influencers, Wojciech Kreft, Senior IP Counsel at Novartis, and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach explore how digital technologies are transforming global IP operations in general and those of IP rights management in particular—boosting efficiency, streamlining communication, and exposing the impact of legaltech solutions on inhouse teams and their external legal advisors. His thoughtful perspective offers valuable insight for anyone navigating digital transformation of a large corporate IP portfolio.
About Novartis:  Novartis is an innovative medicines company whose medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide and that works to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives.
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
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Investing in AI: How the Smart Money is Transforming Business, with Dr. Catherine Cutts, KKR

In this episode of The Influencers, Dr. Catherine Cutts, Digital Operating Partner at KKR and former Chief Data Scientist at 10 Downing Street, unpacks the transformative role of AI in private equity and beyond. She shares insights on AI’s evolving impact on investment decisions, the challenges and opportunities of AI-driven business transformation, and the geopolitical landscape shaping AI innovation. Whether you're interested in the future of AI in business or how companies can strategically leverage AI for growth, this conversation is packed with thought-provoking takeaways.
 
About KKR and Dr. Cutts:  KKR is a global investment firm investing across private markets in every asset class all over the world, where Dr. Cutts is a London-based member of the Capstone team. She has also previously worked in consulting, at 10 Downing Street, and in academia.  Dr. Cutts holds an MA in Mathematics, an MPhil in Computational Biology and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Cambridge.

The AI Race: Can Europe Compete with the U.S. and China? with Sebastian Schirber of Artefact

In this episode of The Influencers, Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach speaks with Sebastian Schirber, Partner at Artefact, about the transformative power of AI and data analytics in business. They explore Europe's competitive edge in AI adoption, the role of regulation, and how startups can thrive despite constraints. With insights on digital transformation across industries and lessons from the Netherlands' thriving tech scene, this conversation offers valuable perspectives for anyone navigating AI's impact on business strategy.
About Artefact and Sebastian Schirber:  Artefact is a global services company that sits at the intersection of consulting, data science, AI technologies and marketing, where Sebastian, a PhD in climate science, focuses on financial services and energy firms.
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.

Biotech & Big Bets: What’s Next for AI-Driven Healthcare with Marisa Krummrich, b2venture

In this episode of The Influencers, Marisa Krummrich, Investment Manager at b2venture, dives into the fast-evolving world of AI, biotech, and venture capital with Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach. Marisa shares the evolution of her groundbreaking tech biomarket map that charts AI’s transformative role in drug discovery and development, and shares insights on what makes a biotech startup truly investable. From accelerating drug development timelines to the unique challenges and opportunities for European startups, this conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of AI-driven healthcare innovation.
About b2venture and Marisa Krummrich:  b2venture is a European venture firm, leveraging the power of generations to shape tomorrow, where Marisa focuses on horizontal AI, AI tooling, and vertical enterprise applications that utilize AI as the key enabler.
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
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Negotiating with Machines: How AI is Changing the Game with Horst Eidenmueller, Chair for Commercial Law; University of Oxford

In this episode of The Influencers, Professor Horst Eidenmueller from the University of Oxford and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on commercial negotiations. They delve into how AI is reshaping the way negotiations are prepared, conducted, and executed - both the potential to drastically increase transparency and efficiency as well as the ethical implications and power imbalances that could arise, particularly between large corporations and smaller entities as AI continues to evolve in the negotiation space.
About Horst Eidenmueller:  Dr. Eidenmueller is a Professor for Commercial Law (Statutory Chair) at the University of Oxford and a Professorial Fellow of St. Hugh’s College, Oxford. His main research areas are contract law, company and bankruptcy law, and alternative dispute resolution, and he is known for his economic and empirical analysis of important problems in these fields. He has also held positions at Cambridge, Harvard, NYU, Stanford, and Columbia and worked at McKinsey. Get in contact or learn more at https://www.horst-eidenmueller.de/
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
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Smarter, Faster, Greener: The impact of AI and Quantum Computing on Research & Development with Marcel Quennet, Quantistry

Discover how quantum computing and AI are transforming material science in this conversation with Quantistry CEO Marcel Quennet and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach. You will learn how cutting-edge digital technologies are accelerating R&D for next-gen batteries, sustainable plastics, and more—while cutting costs and environmental impact. Tune in for a fresh perspective on the future of digital innovation in chemistry.
 
About Quantistry:  Quantistry is dedicated to transforming R&D by democratizing advanced simulations, making their cloud-native platform a catalyst for innovation and sustainability. They strive to empower global leaders in strategic sectors to tackle today's challenges with tomorrow's solutions, driving not just innovation but a greener future for all. Learn more at https://www.quantistry.com .
 
About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.
 
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