The Influencers: Digital Transformation
Episodes
Stablecoins beyond the hype: what institutions need to know with Luke Kovic, Applied Blockchain
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off a three-episode special miniseries of The Influencers focused on the intersection of insurance and digital with a spotlight on sta...
AI, ESG, and Ethics: Building Responsible Systems for a Transforming World I Part 2
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our conversation on AI, ESG, and ethics, the discussion between Hogan Lovells Global Head of ESG Adrian Walker and Sustainable Finance ...
AI, ESG, and Ethics: Building Responsible Systems for a Transforming World I Part 1
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Step inside a conversation that is shaping the future of sustainability in our two-part series on AI, ESG, and ethics. In this first episode, Hogan Lo...
AI Adoption in Legal: A roadmap for 2026 with Sebastian Lach, CEO of ELTEMATE
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid episode of The Influencers, Sebastian Lach, CEO of ELTEMATE, joins host Leo von Gerlach to break down the actual state of legal tech in...
The new AI powerhouse: How Asia’s innovation is reshaping global business
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, Hogan Lovells partners Tommy Liu and Byron Phillips, along with host Leo von Gerlach, unpack how Asia—particula...
How retailers are navigating AI risks and rewards with Caroline Reppert, National Retail Federation
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers: Digital Transformation, Caroline Reppert, Senior Director for AI and Technology Policy at the National Retail Fede...
Inside the AI Bubble: What’s Real, What’s Noise, and What’s Next With SAP Signavio
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, host Leo von Gerlach sits down with Lukas N P Egger, VP of Product Strategy & Innovation at SAP Signavio, for ...
When Your “CEO” Is a Deepfake: Navigating Cyber Attacks in the Age of AI
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, host Leo von Gerlach sits down with Hogan Lovells partners Joke Bodewits and Paul Otto to explore how AI is reshap...
AI for In-House Lawyers: How to Scale, Save Time, and Stay in Control with Lucy Tyrrell of Wordsmith AI
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, our host Leo von Gerlach speaks with Lucy Tyrrell, General Counsel at Wordsmith AI, about how AI-native platforms ...
Steering through the Global Race for AI Supremacy - Explained by Hogan Lovells Partners Charmian Aw and Mark Brennan
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Brennan and Charmian Aw join host Leo von Gerlach to explore how clients can navigate the rapidly evolving geopolitical tensions...
Inside Washington’s Crypto Pivot: Senator Kyrsten Sinema in conversation with Global Digital Finance’s Elise Soucie Watts
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of The Influencers, recorded live at Hogan Lovells’ Digital Assets and Blockchain Summit, Elise Soucie Watts, Executive Dire...
Inside Meta: How Mixed Signals from Regulators Impact AI and Business
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, Meta’s Ania Helseth joins Hogan Lovells’ Leo von Gerlach to talk candidly about Europe’s fast-moving AI regu...
AI & American health: What’s changing now?
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new feature of The Influencers, we turn the spotlight on our own Hogan Lovells partners for the first time. Melissa Bianchi and Cybil Roehrenb...
AI Agents & the Future of Legal Work: Lessons from Salesforce with Ed Britan
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, Edward Britan, Senior Vice President at Salesforce, discusses with Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach how AI agent...
Governing Digital Transformation: Lessons from the UK House of Lords with Lord Kulveer Ranger
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, Lord Kulveer Ranger, member of the UK House of Lords offers advice for leaders in government and business to navig...
From Hype to Value: Making AI Work in the Real Economy with Christian Temath, KI.NRW
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, Christian Temath, Managing Director of KI.NRW, explores how businesses and legal advisors can move from AI curiosi...
Judgment in the Cloud: The Future of Risk and Regulation with James Lord, Google Cloud
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this third episode wrapping up our insurance-focused miniseries of The Influencers, Hogan Lovells host Karishma Paroha and Tom Hughes of the Intern...
Flying Into the Future: Risks, Rewards, and Regulation in the World of Advanced Air Mobility with Alistair Blundy, ATA, and Tom Hughes, IUA
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, Alistair Blundy, CEO and lead underwriter at ATA, shares a compelling glimpse into the rapidly evolving world of A...
Robots as Companions: Exploring the Next Frontier in Digital Transformation and Insurance with Alexandre Colle, KONPANION, and Tom Hughes, IUA
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, the first in a special three-part collaboration between Hogan Lovells and the International Underwriting Association of L...
Future-Proofing Legal Services with Stephen Holloway, Thomson Reuters
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legal technologist Stephen Holloway and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach explore how digital technology is reshaping the legal sector, emphasizing t...
Photons, Patents & Policy: A Legal Look at Quantum Computing with Andrea Rocchetto, Ephos
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, Andrea Rocchetto, co-founder of Ephos, joins Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach and patent litigator Giovanni Trab...
Digital Disruption in IP Rights Management: A View from the Inside with Wojciech Kreft, Novartis
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, Wojciech Kreft, Senior IP Counsel at Novartis, and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach explore how digital technolo...
Investing in AI: How the Smart Money is Transforming Business, with Dr. Catherine Cutts, KKR
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, Dr. Catherine Cutts, Digital Operating Partner at KKR and former Chief Data Scientist at 10 Downing Street, unpack...
The AI Race: Can Europe Compete with the U.S. and China? with Sebastian Schirber of Artefact
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach speaks with Sebastian Schirber, Partner at Artefact, about the transformative p...
Biotech & Big Bets: What’s Next for AI-Driven Healthcare with Marisa Krummrich, b2venture
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, Marisa Krummrich, Investment Manager at b2venture, dives into the fast-evolving world of AI, biotech, and venture ...
Negotiating with Machines: How AI is Changing the Game with Horst Eidenmueller, Chair for Commercial Law; University of Oxford
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Influencers, Professor Horst Eidenmueller from the University of Oxford and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach explore the tran...
Smarter, Faster, Greener: The impact of AI and Quantum Computing on Research & Development with Marcel Quennet, Quantistry
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how quantum computing and AI are transforming material science in this conversation with Quantistry CEO Marcel Quennet and Hogan Lovells host...
Navigating Digital Transformation and the Human Side of AI with Kishor Sridhar
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Influencers features Kishor Sridhar, a leading consultant in change management and leadership, as he discusses how organizations c...
Powering the Future: Michael Tobin, OBE, on Innovation, AI, and Sustainability
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this remarkable episode, Michael Tobin, OBE, shares his extraordinary entrepreneurial journey from revolutionizing data centers to his current phil...
From Courtroom to Cybercrime Prevention I Kebharu Smith, Director and Associate General Counsel – Counterfeit Crimes Unit, Amazon
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow the journey of Kebharu Smith, Director of Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit, and learn about his family background and path as a state prosecuto...
Ethical AI in Pharma: How Novartis Leads in Data Privacy I Franziska Janorschke, Head of Data Privacy at Novartis
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, healthcare, and ethics, this episode of The Influencers features Franziska Jano...
Behind the scenes at the Digital Assets Summit I Part 3/3
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Driving Adoption: The Path for Digital Assets -- featuring thought leaders from Schroders, R3, GDF, and PV01 In our third and final special episode of...
Behind the scenes at the Digital Assets Summit I Part 2/3
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Transforming Financial Markets with Digital Assets I Featuring thought leaders from BNY, Euroclear, Kiln, and Socié...
Behind the scenes at the Digital Assets Summit I Part 1/3
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Assets and the Road to Mass Adoption in Financial Services - featuring Lawrence Wintermeyer, Executive Co-Chair of Global Digital Finance In t...
Legal Tech, AI, and the Future of Insurance I Audrey Taranto, General Counsel, Enstar Group
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Audrey Taranto, General Counsel of Enstar Group, shares with Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach how her legal team navigates digital transformation in...
Insights on navigating Data Governance & Privacy for Siemens AI industry solutions I Axel Kessler, Chief Privacy Officer, Siemens
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Axel Kessler, Chief Privacy Officer at Siemens AG, discusses the intersection of data privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and gove...
Fostering cross-border innovation with a U.S.-UK sandbox I Hester M. Peirce, Commissioner, United States Securities and Exchange Commission
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Hester M. Peirce and Hogan Lovells host John Salmon as they discuss her proposal of a U.S.-U...
How Nestlé uses legal tech and AI I Ruth Brandstätter, Senior Legal Counsel, Nestlé
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nestlé senior legal counsel Ruth Brandstätter and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach as Ruth shares Nestlé’s journey using legal tech and AI...
The future of LegalTech: vision, tools, and success stories I Sebastian Lach, Co-CEO, ELTEMATE
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach as he interviews legal tech entrepreneur and white collar attorney Sebastian Lach. Leo and Sebastian discuss t...
Behind the AI Act I Kai Zenner, Digital Policy Adviser, European Parliament
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, Kai Zenner, Digital Policy Adviser for the European Parliament, and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach go behind the scene...
From tangible to tokenized: legalities of digital assets
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Prof. Ulrich Segna, the Dean of EBS Law School, and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach as they explore the evolving landscape of securities and c...
Cloud computing for AI applications – the world of GPUs, CPUs and other hardware infrastructure
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Stefan Schiefer, CEO of Genesis Cloud, and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach as they delve into the intricate dynamics of cloud computing, explo...
Unlocking potential: The promise of digital asset evolution I Lawrence Wintermeyer, CEO, Avrio Worldwide
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Avrio Worldwide CEO and Global Digital Finance Executive Co-Chair Lawrence Wintermeyer unpacks his crystal ball with Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlac...
Hope amidst despair: TeleHelp Ukraine
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Solomiia Savchuk, Founding CEO of TeleHelp Ukraine, and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach as they share the powerful story of how a group of Sta...
The future of tokenization
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Katey Neate, Chief Operating Officer, Digital Assets at BNY Mellon, and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach explore the future of tokenization, includi...
Exploring the UK’s proposed Artificial Intelligence Regulation Bill with its author
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lord Holmes of Richmond, a Member of the UK House of Lords, and Hogan Lovells host John Salmon discuss Lord Holmes’ Artificial Intelligence (Regulat...
Data flows, AI policies & system security I Dr. Barbara Holzer, Senior Director Government Affairs for Central Europe, Salesforce
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Barbara Holzer, Senior Director Government Affairs for Central Europe, Salesforce, and Hogan Lovells host Leo von Gerlach cover the issues impacti...
The challenges of getting AI regulation right I Ryan Dolby-Stevens, Head of AI & Algorithms for Uber's EMEA Legal team
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Dolby-Stevens, Head of AI & Algorithms for Uber's EMEA Legal team, and Hogan Lovells host Telha Arshad tackle the complexity and possible tra...
Bias-sensitive AI and the human factor I Rosmarie Steininger, Founder and Managing Director, CHEMISTREE
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bias-sensitive AI and the human factor. Rosmarie Steininger, Founder and Managing Director of CHEMISTREE, and Hogan Lovells host Leopold von Gerlach a...
AI driven venture capital investments to promote quality and fairness in VC funding I Eva-Valérie Gfrerer, Founder & CEO, Morphais
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can using AI tools drive better, more equitable venture capital investments? Eva-Valérie Gfrerer, Founder & CEO of Morphais, and Hogan Lovells ho...
Exploring the ins and outs of decentralized finance I Henry Elder, Managing Director and Head of Decentralized Finance at Wave Digital Assets
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really know decentralized finance? Find out what to watch for in this episode. Henry Elder, the head of decentralized finance for Wave Digita...
Empowering women through the digital transformation I Lynne Marlor, Women in Digital Assets Forum
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can women gain an equal stake at the table when it comes to the digital future? Hogan Lovells host Leopold von Gerlach and Lynne Marlor, co-Founde...
Cyber risk & resiliency from an operating perspective I Charlie Lewis, McKinsey partner & former US Army officer for cyber operations
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The elements you need to make your organization truly resilient to cyber crime Hogan Lovells partner Leopold von Gerlach and Charlie Lewis, a former U...
An interdisciplinary approach to AI I Mary-Rose McGuire, Professor at the University of Osnabrück
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AI is operating at an unknown intersection of opportunity and regulation – what does that mean for business? Hogan Lovells host Leopold von Gerlach ...
Harnessing the power of data I Knut Mager, Veeva
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can data both support and protect business goals? Hogan Lovells host Leopold von Gerlach and Knut Mager, a thirty-year life sciences and legal vet...
Using digital assets to achieve financial inclusion & transparency I Jane Khodarkovsy, Celo Foundation
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in exploring how digital technologies facilitate financial inclusion & transparency? Join Hogan Lovells host Leopold von Gerlach and Ja...