We are delighted to bring back BAPLA FOCUS for September 2022. This year's iteration will be a hybrid event combining online webinars and an in-person networking event, taking place over two days on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 September.
DAY 1 online webinars: Start time 10:00AM (BST). Timings for each webinar are listed below
DAY 2 in-person networking event The Study Studio, Whitechapel Gallery Time 1PM -5PM
DAY 1 Wednesday 14 September
Online Programme
Webinar 1 10:00AM - 11:00AM (BST)
The Legal Issues Surrounding AI Generated Works - A Closer Look at the US ruling that AI Generated Works Are Not Copyrightable
Webinar 2 12:00PM - 1:00PM (BST)
A Closer Look at the Metaverse and the Implications for Intellectual Property, Image Libraries, Royalties and Monetization
Webinar 3 3:00PM - 4:00PM (BST)
Open Discussion: Your Collection is a Dataset you can Monetize: Licensing Content as Data for AI (artificial intelligence) or ML (machine learning)
DAY 2 Thursday 15 September
Networking Social Event
The Study Studio, Whitechapel Gallery 1PM - 5PM
Our informal networking and social event will be held at The Study Studio, Whitechapel Gallery. Tickets can be booked via the link at the bottom of the page.
The Study Studio is a light and airy contemporary space within the Whitechapel Art Gallery. It also holds two artworks from the Gallery’s social sculpture series, which encourage contemplation and discussion. There will be drinks, canapes and opportunity to re-connect with colleagues and friends from the industry. This will be our first in-person event since BAPLA Focus 2019 which was held at The Museum of London and are excited to see as many of you there as possible
Webinar 1
Wednesday 14 September, Online 10:00AM - 11:00AM (BST)
The Legal Issues Surrounding AI Generated Works - A Closer Look at the US ruling that AI Generated Works Are Not Copyrightable
In this webinar we revisit the ongoing copyright issues surrounding AI and the protection of human works. We will be joined by legal experts Anna Skurczyńska, Founder Director, Open Plan Law and Jonathan Lockwood, VP Corporate Counsel, Getty Images to take a closer look at the legal situation around AI generated works following the ruling by the US Copyright Office and the US Patent Office in the Stephen Thaler case that AI works are not copyrightable and cannot be patented.
Speakers: Anna Skurczyńska, Founder Director, Open Plan Law and Jonathan Lockwood, VP Corporate Counsel, Getty Images
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Webinar 2
Wednesday 14 September, Online 12:00PM - 1:00PM (BST)
A Closer Look at the Metaverse and the Implications for Intellectual Property, Image Libraries, Royalties and Monetization
There is no doubt the Metaverse, a network of 3D virtual worlds often described as the next iteration of the internet has taken the world by storm. As a hot topic the Metaverse presents endless possibilities however it still opens up lots of questions, doubts and debate especially when it comes to Intellectual Property rights, royalties and monetisation. Join us as we take a closer look with experts Mark Waugh, Director Business Development DACS and Martin Hasselbring Business Development Manager Bridgeman Images
Speakers: Mark Waugh, Director Business Development DACS and Martin Hasselbring, Business Development Manager Bridgeman Images
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Webinar 3
Wednesday 14 September, Online 3:00PM - 4:00PM (BST)
Open Discussion: Approaching your Collection as a Dataset: Licensing Content as Data for AI (artificial intelligence) or ML (machine-learning) Purposes
Join us for an open discussion led by BAPLA Executive Board Member Corky Balch as a follow up to the BAPLA Town Hall meeting which considered the Government's response to the recent TDM Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Consultation. Based on the responses we received from our members to our TDM questions BAPLA would like to facilitate a conversation to consider the practical ways in which members can start to licence content for AI. Join us for an insightful, topical discussion.
Speakers: Corky Balch, BAPLA Executive Board; Isabelle Doran CEO for Association of Photographers (AOP); Nick Dunmur, Buisness and Legal Advisor Association of Photographers (AOP); Anna Skurczyńska, Founder Director, Open Plan Law
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Networking Social Event
Thursday 15 September at The Study Studio, Whitechapel Gallery Time 1PM -5PM
We are really excited to host our first in-person event since the pandemic started and hope many of you can join team BAPLA and re-connect with colleagues across the industry. The Study Studio is the perfect space for small intimate receptions and holds two artworks from the Whitechapel Gallery’s social sculpture series, which encourage contemplation and discussion. There will be tea, coffee, drinks and canapes. Tickets for this event are free for members, but space is limited so do book your place early. Non-members are also very welcome via the paid for ticket options.
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