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17-Sep-2026

JCC/JETRO/TMI/Simmons&Simmons seminar | EU-Japan Digital Day — The Digital Regulation Frontline: Data, AI & Privacy

EU-Japan Digital Day — The Digital Regulation Frontline: Data, AI & Privacy

JCC is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with JETRO Amsterdam, TMI Associates and Simmons & Simmons, we will be hosting a seminar entitled “EU-Japan Digital Day — The Digital Regulation Frontline: Data, AI & Privacy” on Thursday, 17 September 2026.

The regulatory landscape surrounding digital business is evolving rapidly across the EU, the UK and Japan.

Increased regulation of cross-border data flows, the privacy implications of the latest employment legislation, and developments relating to the Digital Omnibus are all matters of significant importance to corporate management, regardless of industry.

This seminar will provide a practical overview of the key legal and regulatory issues in the digital space that Japanese companies operating in the Netherlands and Dutch companies conducting business in Japan need to be aware of, from a comparative perspective covering the Netherlands, the EU and Japan.  In addition, recognising that many of our member companies also have operations in or business relationships with the UK, the seminar will also incorporate a UK law perspective.

The programme consists of three sessions covering digital trade, the privacy implications of the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Digital Omnibus, followed by a panel discussion on the practical use of AI tools in the HR and legal departments of participating companies.

Each session will be conducted in either English or Japanese. For sessions held in English, a Japanese-speaking lawyer will provide a summary of the key points in Japanese afterwards.

Following the seminar, there will be a networking reception with drinks and light refreshments, offering an opportunity to engage with the speakers, panellists and each other.

If you wish to attend, please register via the JCC member website by September 10.

Early registration is recommended. Should you have any questions, please contact the JCC Secretariat. We look forward to welcoming you.

 [Seminar Overview]

・Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026,

Time: Seminar:15:00–17:30 (registration from 14.45) followed by Networking from 17.30

・Venue: Simmons & Simmons Amsterdam Office Claude Debussylaan 247, 1082 MC Amsterdam

Arriving by public transport

The office is a three‑minute walk from the western exit of Amsterdam Zuid station. The station is served by frequent trains, metro lines 50, 51 and 52, tram line 5, and several bus lines including 15, 62, 198 and 321.

Arriving by car

Q-Park Mahler is directly beneath the office building (Aaron Coplandstraat 8, 1082 MG Amsterdam; access via Benjamin Brittenstraat). From the A10 Zuid, take exit S108 (RAI) or S109 (Amstelveen) and follow the signs for “Mahler” or “Zuidas P+R”.

・Admission: Free of charge

・Languages: English or Japanese (a Japanese summary will be provided after English-language sessions)

・Capacity: Approx. 60 participants (on a first-come, first-served basis. In the event of high demand, we may ask companies to limit the number of attendees per organisation.)

・Registration: Please log in with username and password

・Programme

14:45 – 15:00　Registration

15:00 – 15:15　Opening Remarks

Mr Kohei Okui, Vice Chairman, Japanese Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands (JCC), Executive Director, JETRO Amsterdam

15:15 – 15:45　Session 1: Digital Trade and Data Sovereignty Cross-border data transfers and international data flows; data localisation, data sovereignty and data autonomy; export controls and investment screening in the digital sector

15:45 – 16:05　Session 2: Privacy Implications of the EU Pay Transparency Directive Ensuring GDPR compliance in the implementation of obligations under the EU Pay Transparency Directive

16:05 – 16:20　Break

16:20 – 16:50　Session 3: Digital Omnibus Latest developments on the Digital Omnibus concerning the AI Act, GDPR and other digital regulations

16:50 – 17:30　Panel Discussion: Practical use of AI tools in HR and legal departments of participating companies

17:30 –　Networking Reception (drinks and light refreshments)

 

Key Speakers

    • Jaap Tempelman, Lawyer, Partner – Digital Business, Simmons & Simmons LLP
    • Sho Nakayama, Lawyer (Admitted in Japan and Brussels (B-list)), Regional Partner, TMI Associates Europe S.R.L
    • Annemarie Elenbaas, Lawyer, Partner – Employment, Pensions & Incentives, Simmons & Simmons LLP
    • Lucy de Ruiter, Knowledge Lawyer – Employment, Pensions & Incentives, Simmons & Simmons LLP
    • Akiihro Kudo, Lawyer (Admitted in England & Wales, Japan and Brussels (B-list)), Partner, TMI Associates London LLP and TMI Associates Europe S.R.L