We are delighted to welcome you to our inaugrual annual conference. We look forward to an afternoon of insightful presentations and engaging discussions.
Refreshments are available throughout the conference in the adjoining Stephenson Room, where we will also be hosting our drinks reception at the end of the afternoon.
ODDAs first Annual Conference will bring together members and non-members to look towards 2030 and the opportunities and challenges ahead for the sector. The Conference will have a particular focus on the wider policy environment with attendees hearing from senior officials and regulators and learn valuable insights into the latest thinking.
Simon Newman, CEO, ODDA
Jess Alderson, Chair, ODDA
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In this session, we’ll take a closer look at the progress being made towards the implementation of the Online Safety Act. Hosted by verification experts Verifymy, we’ll be giving a practical overview of the steps in-scope services need to take in order to comply with the new duties under the Act. We’ll also be hearing about the lessons learned so far since the Act came into effect.
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In this session, we’ll be taking a forward look at digital policy and regulation to find out what to expect over the course of the current Parliament. Hosted by online safety experts Illuminate Tech, this promises to be a fascinating discussion on emerging policy areas that are likely to impact our sector.
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In this session, we’ll be looking at how the DMCCA will impact our sector and what the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is doing as the Regulator, including an update on the investigations into Apple and Google.
We’ll also be focusing on the Data (Use and Access) Act which was recently given Royal Assent. Hosted by law firm Lewis Silkin we’ll be taking a look at what the new Act will mean for our sector as well other changes in data and privacy legislation, including what best practice looks like.
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In this session, we’ll hear from the City of London Police and the National Crime Agency about the latest fraud trends affecting our sector and what law enforcement are doing to tackle it. We’ll also be looking at best practice and how platforms can keep criminals from accessing their apps.
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In our final session of the day, we hear from comms expert Guy Corbet on how brands can protect their reputations.