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Schedule & Agenda

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AGENDA

2025 Past
Agenda

Focused on risk management, trust & safety, compliance & regulatory and legal strategy for marketplaces and digital platforms.

Schedule of events :

Austin, Texas, February 27, 2025

Sittercity Room

Online Firearm Sales: Obstacles to Effective Policy Enforcement

27 de fev. de 2025

From:

11:20 AM

To:

11:50 AM

- Andy Bayley, Associate General Counsel, LegitScript

Even if your platform prohibits the sale of firearms, your users may be engaged in the sale of weapons without your knowledge. That’s because weapons and weapons components are increasingly difficult to identify and detect, especially components that turn otherwise legal semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic ones. In this presentation, regulatory expert Andy Bayley will: - Review the current regulatory landscape of weapons as it relates to online sales. - Talk about enforcement rules and rapidly changing trends in the weapons space. - Show examples of problematic weapons sales and give tips on how to avoid them.

Outdoorsy Room

Incident Response Best Practices

27 de fev. de 2025

From:

11:20 AM

To:

11:50 AM

- Jeremy Gottschalk, CEO & Founder, Marketplace Risk
- Kristin Kupiec, Manager, Critical and Law Enforcement Response, DoorDash

Incidents and legal threats are inevitable, regardless of how robust your trust and safety policies may be. Join this session for a comprehensive roadmap for preparing and responding to such events, emphasizing the importance of centralized monitoring and information preservation. It details effective engagement strategies with users, media, law enforcement, and attorneys, highlighting empathy and timely responses. The session will offer practical advice on managing user complaints, social media crises, and legal inquiries while maintaining a strong legal posture. Attendees will learn how to turn challenging situations into opportunities to reinforce trust and safety within their platforms.

Postmates Room

Reduce Marketplace Risk While Maximizing Profit

27 de fev. de 2025

From:

12:00 PM

To:

12:30 PM

- David Pickerell, CEO, GigSafe
- Ryne Ring, Insurance's Mad Scientist, Citadel

Most marketplaces know they need insurance, but many overlook the critical first step: getting the basics right. Continuous compliance isn’t just an operational necessity; it’s the foundation for smarter, more effective insurance policies. This session explores how compliance lays the groundwork for tailored insurance solutions that not only reduce customer costs but also create a new revenue stream for your platform. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to turn compliance and insurance into a competitive advantage—and a source of profit.

Sittercity Room

The Impacts of North Korea IT Workers Across ALL Industries

27 de fev. de 2025

From:

12:00 PM

To:

12:30 PM

- Chris Horne, Director Trust & Safety Intelligence and Investigations, Upwork
- Meghan Kalliavas, Manager, Trust & Safety Intelligence, Upwork

The DPRK is consistently looking to infiltrate US & European markets to earn money in support of their Nuclear Program, and Military objectives. Now more than ever, companies face attacks from all aspects of the regime, including employment, ransomware, and insider threats. This behavior sits across every industry - with one goal - To earn money...... But not always how you think !

Outdoorsy Room

Unmasking Deepfakes: Revolutionizing Trust & Safety for Platforms

27 de fev. de 2025

From:

12:00 PM

To:

12:30 PM

- Caroline Humer, Co-Founder, Trust & Safety Forum
- Amitabh Kumar, Co-Founder, Contrails.ai
- Kristin Kupiec, Manager, Critical and Law Enforcement Response, DoorDash
- Roy Zur, Founder & CEO, Charm Security

This session will explore the critical role of deepfake detection in safeguarding trust and safety for digital platforms and marketplaces. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge AI technologies used to identify and analyze deepfakes in real-time, ensuring content authenticity and minimizing reputational risks. The discussion will cover evolving deepfake trends, their implications for platforms, and best practices for proactive risk management. Key takeaways include actionable strategies for implementing AI-driven solutions, building user trust, and fostering safer digital environments. Attendees will also learn how innovative tools like Contrails.ai are reshaping the fight against misinformation and media manipulation.
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