AI regulation is evolving rapidly, with new legislation, standards and governance requirements emerging across the globe. For organisations building, deploying or managing AI solutions, understanding what these requirements mean in practice can be challenging. Join Christina Buhelt and Areti Iles, Technology Director at Telefonica Tech, as they demystify the current AI regulatory landscape and explain what organisations need to consider today to prepare for tomorrow's compliance requirements. In this session, you'll learn:

• The current AI legislation, regulatory frameworks and standards shaping the industry, including the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework and ISO/IEC standards.
• What these requirements mean for organisations using Microsoft AI solutions.
• How Microsoft tools such as Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender can help support governance, risk management and compliance efforts.
• Practical steps you can take now to establish effective AI governance and prepare your organisation for future regulatory obligations.

You'll leave with a clear understanding of the AI legislation landscape, the potential impact on your organisation and a roadmap for implementing the governance and controls needed to adopt AI responsibly and confidently