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The Second Annual Rome Conference on AI, Ethics and Corporate Governance will again bring together senior executives from leading AI companies, as well as large enterprises deploying AI, with policymakers, scholars, ethicists and lawyers to holistically consider the challenges facing the ethics and governance of AI.
The emergence of generative AI marks a watershed moment in the evolution of human institutions. AI systems now make (or support) decisions that touch nearly every sector of public and private life, from healthcare and education to finance, law, and defense. Yet ensuring the alignment of AI technologies with fundamental human values raises unique ethical and governance challenges for business and society.
The Conference will incorporate into its discussion the Vatican’s January 2025 Note on AI Ethics, Antiqua et Nova, which recognized that “there is broad consensus that AI marks a new and significant phase in humanity’s engagement with technology” but as “AI advances rapidly toward greater achievements it is critically important to consider its anthropological and ethical implications.” At the same time, the Conference will consider these issues within the context of a growing consensus that the speed and global scope of AI innovation creates substantial challenges for any type of regulation.
Among the issues to be addressed during this two-day conference will be:
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<li>Challenges and opportunities facing executives and directors within corporate governance models and creating effective oversight for boards developing or using AI technology;</li>
<li>Ethical and business challenges faced by companies developing and deploying AI; and</li>
<li>The business and technology challenges of AI, including the expanded global development of AI and its use in all industries.</li>
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Second Annual Rome Conference on AI, Ethics and Corporate Governance

For biotech companies planning an IPO, navigating market dynamics, investor expectations, and regulatory hurdles is critical to success. This session brings together industry leaders to share insights on the evolving biotech IPO landscape, including current trends, valuation strategies, and capital market conditions. Panelists will discuss key factors in preparing for a public debut—optimal timing, market positioning, and crafting a compelling investor narrative. Drawing from recent IPO experiences, speakers will highlight common challenges, strategic considerations, and best practices for a smooth transition to the public markets. Whether attendees are in early planning stages or gearing up for an offering, this discussion will provide actionable insights to maximize IPO success.
Wilson Sonsini partner Jennifer Fang will serve as a panelist on this exciting topic.

Preparing for an IPO: Best Practices for Success

Wilson Sonsini is proud to partner with Juro, HSBC Innovation Banking, Emerald Technology, Capsule, Lexology, Flex Legal, and Taylor Root on the 4th edition of Scaleup GC—Europe's exclusive annual conference for legal teams at scaling technology companies!
In these challenging times of unprecedented change, it is more important than ever to seize the moment and reimagine legal’s role to add value. At&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://juro.com/scaleup-gc-25?utm_source=sponsor&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=scaleup-gc-2025&amp;utm_term=wsgr" target="_blank">Scaleup GC 2025</a>, we’ll focus on:
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<li>Examining what the future of legal work looks like in the age of AI;</li>
<li>Exploring how in-house legal can stage strategies for successful exit events;</li>
<li>Connecting with peers to discussing the latest trends, tackle common challenges and develop best practices.</li>
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London office managibg partner Daniel Glazer will participate in the fireside chat "Closing the Transatlantic Gap."

Scaleup GC 2025

This session, hosted by the&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hult_Prize" target="_blank">Hult Prize Foundation</a>&nbsp;will will bring together leaders from venture capital, impact investing, entrepreneurship, and the wider startup ecosystem to debate pressing questions in impact investment and entrepreneurship. ​This year’s event is sponsored by&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bird,_Baron_Bird" target="_blank">Lord Bird MBE</a>, British social entrepreneur, and co-founder of&nbsp;The Big Issue.
There's an exceptional lineup of founders, investors, and leaders from across the startups and impact ecosystem - including Wilson Sonsini partner Daniel Glazer - to debate two pressing motions:
Motion 1:
“This House believes that the UK is no longer a viable place to build high-growth startups at scale.” - Chaired by&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorwinton/" target="_blank">Eleanor Winton</a>
Motion 2:
“This House believes that the most effective impact in emerging markets comes from local capital and leadership – not foreign investors.” - Chaired by Zain Hussain

House of Lords Debate on Impact Investment & Entrepreneurship

Wilson Sonsini is a proud sponsor of The Great Salt Lake Rendezvous in partnership with Grow the Flow Utah.
This gathering of multi-disciplinary stakeholders will explore opportunities to realize our shared commitment to restore Great Salt Lake.
Great Salt Lake is the largest saline lake in the Western Hemisphere, fueling a multibillion-dollar lake economy, providing refuge for 12 million migratory birds each year, and augmenting 10 percent of Utah's snowpack through lake-effect storms.
It is also on the verge of collapse—like more than 100 saline lakes across the globe. Great Salt Lake's dessication will impact Utah's ability to grow prospersously, ruin our reputation as the nation's premiere outdoor destination, and, most importantly, negatively affect the air 2.5 million residents breathe each day.
No community has successfully restored a saline lake, but Utah is poised to be the first. It will require bold decision-making, unprecedented cross-sector collaboration, and long-term commitments to save Great Salt Lake.
Join us at the&nbsp;Natural History Museum of Utah&nbsp;for a day filled with innovative ideas and inspiring discussions to address one of the greatest unsolved ecological crises of the athropocence. This gathering will bring together entrepenuers, technological innovators, state leaders, legal and policy experts, and NGOs to unite for a common cause: rapidly restoring Great Salt Lake.
This event will feature expert panel discussions, intimate conversations, and networking opportunities.

The Great Salt Lake Rendezvous

Wilson Sonsini has several events planned around&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tech-week.com/" target="_blank">NY Tech Week</a>&nbsp;2025:
Happy Hour by Wilson Sonsini and NEA Monday, June 2 5:00 - 7:00 PM ET Jac’s on Bond 26 Bond St, New York, NY 10012 <a rel="noopener" href="https://partiful.com/e/ZhNT5Df0SQStL7TkT5Tl?f=1&amp;photo=all" target="_blank">Register here</a>
Calling all founders, operators and investors - please join us to kick off NY Tech Week with cocktails and conversations, while DJ Twin-T spins our favorite vinyl tracks! 🎉​🎶​✨​ ​
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
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Building AI Solutions in Health &amp; Bio with 2048 Ventures &amp; USV Monday, June 2 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET <a rel="noopener" href="https://partiful.com/e/YyIyG6F2KZMUJvQHJEJJ" target="_blank">Register here</a>
Join us to discuss AI solutions in Health and Bio.
The expert panel will cover topics from AI models to business models. Join for a lively discussion on how AI is accelerating drug discovery, improving diagnostics, and enabling personalized medicine.
Stick around afterwards to enjoy a light lunch and networking opportunity with the panelists.
Speakers:
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<li><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.usv.com/" target="_blank">Matt Mandel</a>, Union Square Ventures</li>
<li><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.compound.vc/" target="_blank">Shelby Newsad, Ph.D.</a>, Compound</li>
<li><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.zettavp.com/" target="_blank">Dylan Reid</a>, Zetta Venture Partners</li>
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Moderator:
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<li><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.2048.vc/" target="_blank">Julie Wolf, Ph.D.</a>, 2048 Ventures</li>
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Power Shift: Rise of Consumer Healthcare Tuesday, June 3 4:00&nbsp; – 7:00 PM ET&nbsp; <a rel="noopener" href="https://partiful.com/e/iYBCJPBltN3bevqliGbK?" target="_blank">Register here</a>
An exclusive evening at the intersection of healthcare innovation and market transformation. "Power Shift: The Consumer Revolution Rewriting Healthcare's Rules" brings together visionary leaders, investors, and innovators to explore how consumer-driven healthcare is reshaping the industry landscape.
Through meaningful dialogue and structured networking opportunities, attendees will gain actionable insights on ecosystem building and explore concrete pathways for collaboration.
This New York Tech Week event combines thought-provoking content with intentional relationship-building, set against the sophisticated backdrop of Cure.
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Defense &amp; Dual-Use Mixer Tuesday, June 3 6:30 - 9:30 PM ET <a rel="noopener" href="https://lu.ma/ydpdl9x7?tk=aBSmBI" target="_blank">Register here</a>
Join Outlander VC, General Catalyst, and Wilson Sonsini for an evening of drinks, snacks, and sharp conversation with founders, investors, and select members of the defense community working on the frontlines of national security &amp; dual-use innovation. We’re gathering the builders of next-gen autonomy, AI infrastructure, aerospace systems, and national security tech.
​If you're building the future—military or commercial—this room’s for you.
​Space is limited. RSVP required.
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Pop-up Verve Club with Wilson Sonsini Friday, June 6 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET Lower East Side, NYC <a rel="noopener" href="https://partiful.com/e/Dg0IQAkj37pheqX3RepO" target="_blank">Register here</a>
In the middle of the noise, the AI panels, and the networking sessions — what if there was a moment to just&nbsp;be? To exhale, recenter, and connect with people who just get it.
On Friday, June 6, we’re opening the doors to our first&nbsp;Pop-Up Verve Club Lounge&nbsp;— a cozy, quiet refuge during NY TechWeek created for women in tech to relax, connect, and recharge.
Throughout the day, you’ll be able to enjoy:
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<li data-aura-rendered-by="1137:603;a">Watercolor session to tap into creativity</li>
<li data-aura-rendered-by="1137:603;a">Light makeup refresh + new headshots</li>
<li data-aura-rendered-by="1137:603;a">Nourishing snacks and drinks</li>
<li data-aura-rendered-by="1137:603;a">Meeting fellow women in tech</li>
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Come for ten minutes or the whole afternoon. Bring a friend or meet someone new. This isn’t just another event — it’s an intentional pause in a high-speed week.
Space is limited.

NY Tech Week 2025

Wilson Sonsini is pleased to support the 2025 Stanford Impact Entrepreneurship Summit on Friday, May 30th. The event will bring together leaders from academia, healthcare, venture capital, philanthropy, and government, all united in a shared commitment to advancing preventive and inclusive health innovations. We look forward to hearing from the student founders—emerging innovators from the Emergence Accelerator and academic programs—who will present solutions-driven ventures addressing systemic health challenges.

Stanford Impact Entrepreneurship Summit 2025

Building a great product and a talented team often is not enough to secure investment from US venture capital firms. There is a strategic roadmap to raising capital from US VCs that separates US-funded startups from the rest.
<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.hsbcinnovationbanking.com/" target="_blank">HSBC Innovation Banking</a>, in collaboration with&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.hsbcinnovationbanking.com/" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.wsgr.com/en/" target="_blank">Wilson Sonsini</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.usexpansionpartners.com/" target="_blank">US Expansion Partners</a>&nbsp;invites you to join us to discuss the 7 Essentials of US VC Fundraising:
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<li>Understanding US VC Expectations &amp; Market Norms</li>
<li>US Focused Pitch Deck &amp; Market Sizing</li>
<li>Consolidated Pro Forma Financial Model</li>
<li>Data Room Based on US Style Due Diligence Request List</li>
<li>US GTM Playbook and Year 1 Operating Model</li>
<li>US Investor Outreach and Warm Introductions</li>
<li>US-Style Term Sheet Negotiations</li>
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Participating industry experts include Wilson Sonsini partner&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcglazer/" target="_blank">Daniel Glazer</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinnethompson/" target="_blank">Corrine Thompson</a>, CEO of Ecap Financial,&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyrachaelwood/" target="_blank">Emily Wood</a>, Senior Vice President at HSBC Innovation Banking, and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbrose/" target="_blank">David Rose</a>, CEO at US Expansion Partners.

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