Technology drives the world, with change at an unprecedented velocity as the only constant. We are in the “Age of Acceleration,” where rapidly and continually emerging technological changes raise novel legal and policy issues that are not only important, but also important to get right.

5G, connected devices, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, virtual and remote communications, automation of control systems, and the exponential growth in computing power are transforming how – and where – all of us interact and conduct business. Buzzwords such as big data, zero trust architecture, metaverse and extended reality, edge computing, and more are everywhere, but what do they really mean and what legal issues do they pose?

Effective client counseling and risk management in this Age of Acceleration require lawyers and decision-makers to anticipate change and have the tools to address the practical risks of digital innovation, especially in the face of new and untested, insufficient, or even obsolete law and policy frameworks. Organizations need peripheral vision to continually spot the legal risks and capitalize on the opportunities of IoT and beyond. It all starts with asking the right questions.

The 7th Annual Internet of Things Virtual National Institute identifies these complex legal issues that lawyers in all practice areas will face every day and offers cross-disciplinary insights and practical solutions. The Institute’s real-world case studies will demonstrate how new technologies affect legal analysis and risk management in virtually every industry sector and area of human activity.

Internet of Things 2022