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On the Road
washington dc
8 January 2026
microsoft innovation & policy center
901 K Street, NW, Floor 12,
Washington, DC, 20001
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MTJG arrives in Washington, DC, bringing together leading voices from law, policy, industry, and academia to explore the fast-evolving legal and regulatory landscape of interactive entertainment. This special edition will dive into the pressing issues shaping the future of games and online platforms — from intellectual property and innovation, to online safety and content governance, to consumer protection, data practices, and the growing influence of antitrust enforcement. Through expert panels, in-depth discussions, and cross-sector dialogue, the conference will examine how law and policy can keep pace with technological change while supporting a thriving, safe, and competitive digital ecosystem. Join us in DC to connect with global leaders, gain cutting-edge insights, and help shape the next chapter of interactive entertainment law and regulation.
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agenda
8:30 am – 9:00 am: Registration
9:00 am – 9:15 am: Introductory Remarks
9:15 am – 10:30 am: Online Safety
Chair: Stacy Feuer (ESRB)
Tyson Gratton (DLA Piper)
Mark Brennan (Hogan Lovells)
Andrew Folks (Frankfurt Kurnit)
Jen Scully (Microsoft)
10:30 am – 10.45 am: Break
10.45 am – 12:00 pm: Consumer Protection
Chair: Ben Golant (Tencent)
Chrissie Scelsi (Video Game Bar Association)
Michael Lewis (ESA)
Laura Kim (Covington)
Emma Smizer (Frankfurt Kurnit)
Felix Hilgert (Osborne Clarke)
12.00 pm 12.15 pm: Patricia E. Vance (ESRB)
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: AI & Video Games
Chair: Bijou Mgbojikwe (Entertainment Software Association)
Jenni Katzmann (Microsoft)
Sy Damle (Latham & Watkins)
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: IP & Video Games
Chair: Dr Michaela MacDonald (QMUL)
Theresa Bowman (MSK)
Ross Dannenberg (Banner & Witcoff)
Dr Gaetano Dimita (QMUL)
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm: Break
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm: Antitrust
Chair: Erin Craig (Microsoft)
Julia York (Skadden)
Anselm Rodenhausen (Video Games Europe)
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm: Closing Remarks
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We would like to thank Len Bendel, Ben Golant and Jenni Katzman for co-organising this conference with us and for their invaluable input throughout the planning process.
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