BEUC NEWS – 19.10.2017

Consumers are surrounded by an ever greater number of connected household products. This 'Internet of Things' has the potential to benefit European consumers. But there are also several causes for concern. This calls for further exploration, which consumer organisations will do on November 28.

Our conference will address the opportunities and risks of the Internet of Things. It zooms in on the areas of privacy, competition, consumer rights, contracts, safety and security. A key feature of the conference will be to shed light on the role of consumer organisations.

How should these organisations respond to the challenges of the Internet of Things? What action is needed to keep abreast of the technical challenges of a connected world? How can consumer organisations continue to provide product advice for consumers?

Speakers include…

• Roberto Viola, European Commission
• Jessica Rich, Consumer Reports
• Ot van Daalen, Dutch Data Protection Authority
• Christiane Wendehorst, European Law Institute
• Mady Delvaux, European Parliament
• Bart Combée, Consumers International
• Prof. Carlo Alberto Carnevale-Maffè, University of Milan
• Camilla Graham Wood, Privacy International
• Veronica Manfredi, European Commission

Event details
Date: 28 November
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Location: L42, Rue de la Loi, 42 - B 1040 Brussels

Discover the programme.

Registrations are closed for the event.