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In this episode of Retail Therapy, hosts Nicola Conway and Evie Scott are joined by Special Counsel in our Sydney office, Shariqa Mestroni. Listen in as we dive into a discussion on what AI and Gen AI really are, and how players in the retail market can interact positively with the opportunities and efficiencies that these offer (whilst avoiding legal and regulatory risks that can present themselves in the context of such innovative and transformative technologies).

Curious about how EU tech policy-making will take shape during the new European Parliament and College of Commissioners?

In our latest podcast episode from Bird & Bird, our Regulatory and Public Affairs Director, Francine Cunningham, is joined by Javier Espinoza, the Financial Times EU correspondent covering competition and digital policy in Brussels, to take stock of the outcome of the recent European Parliament elections and the potential implications for the tech sector.

In this episode of Retail Therapy, we're joined by Victoria Warner (Senior Social Media Executive, Sephora) to navigate all intersections of social media and beauty. We discuss what goes on under the hood of a social media marketing campaign, how to cut through the online noise and improve consumer sentiment and engagement, why the beauty industry remains so culturally valuable, what marketing challenges and opportunities are on the horizon, and so much more.

Sustainability is currently one of the single biggest issues impacting the global aviation, aerospace and defence sectors, with many companies focused on reducing their environmental footprints. With a growing focus and many buzzwords such as SAF, Greenwashing, Sustainability-Linked loans and more, Bird & Bird? 's Aviation, Aerospace & Defence Sector Group speak to the leading lights playing a key role in addressing sustainability concerns across the sector. Episode 8: Gene Levitin from NatixisIn our latest episode, Paul Briggs, consultant in our Aviation group, is joined by Gene Levitin, Head of Aviation at Natixis to discuss the progress the sector is making towards Net-Zero and the focus on the energy transition.

Diverse representation in the retail industry may be improving, and there are brands who are getting it right, but this is not the time to rest on our laurels. In this episode we're joined by Adeena Hussain, an Associate in our Brand Management team, to discuss the multitude of ways retailers and brands can embrace the DE&I conversation to foster a more inclusive industry.

In episode 6, we hear from Dr. Sabine Wiesmüller, Director AI (Europe) at Start2Group.

Interviewed by Corporate Counsel Andrea Schlote based in our Munich office, Dr. Sabine outlines the hot topics and current challenges within the AI and innovation field, particularly for founders.

She also considers business ethics in AI governance and the AI4good movement, and provides advice for others looking to establish AI start-ups.