Data Protection – How to Balance Between Legal & Cloud

The digital world is evolving at lightning speed. Innovative cloud solutions make it possible to collaborate more efficiently — both internally and with external partners. 
At the same time, an important question arises: how secure is our (core) data in a landscape increasingly governed by European regulations such as GDPR, NIS2, and the AI Act? 

During this seminar, organized in collaboration with SBM, you will discover how to correctly apply these legal frameworks within modern cloud solutions — without compromising on usability or innovation. Many questions, but even more technological answers — it’s Time to Act! 

Who can still see the forest for the trees when it comes to European “Acts”? What is the difference between a Regulation and a Directive? And more importantly — how do these impact your digital strategy and IT architecture?  

In Part 1, you’ll gain insight into the interconnections between GDPR, NIS2, the AI Act, and related regulations — including their timelines and business impact. 

Part 2 translates these frameworks into practical applications: how to build a compliant cloud architecture, securely classify data, and combine innovation with legal certainty. 

This session is designed for: 
✅DPOs and GDPR / NIS2 / AI / Data Act / CRA officers
✅C-level executives
✅IT, innovation, and business managers
✅CISOs and (cyber)security experts
✅Hardware & software developers
✅Machine builders with software components

Prerequisite: A basic understanding of GDPR (AVG), NIS2, and the AI Act is recommended.

✅Overview of current European directives & regulations
✅Difference between a directive and a regulation
✅Links between GDPR, NIS2, and the AI Act
✅Timelines & upcoming legislation

✅Translating legislation into cloud architecture
✅Data security & classification in private and public clouds
✅Inspiring real-world case studies
✅Lessons learned from VTC recommendations and industrial projects

Guest speaker:

Part 1: Mr. Maarten Verhaghe – Partner Lawyer @ TRUST Advocaten 
Legal insights into GDPR, NIS2, and the AI Act — connections, obligations, and future perspectives. 

Part 2: Luc Deleu – Architect for ‘Factories of the Future’ @ Ometa 
Practical translation of the legal framework into an innovative and secure cloud environment. 

🗓️ November 25, 2025 – 18:00 to 21:00 
📍 Join online (webinar) or on-site in Ghent (Raymonde de Larochelaan 13, 9051 Ghent) 
💶 € 210.00 excl. VAT 

You can register via our partner SBM’s website: 
Gegevensbescherming – Hoe balanceren tussen legal & cloud innovaties? – Opleiding – SBM 
Seats are limited — book your spot early!