Once again this year our department travelled to beautiful Brno. The Masaryk University was hosting the Cyberspace conference, a prestigious event organized in collaboration with the Masaryk University, Institute of Law and Technology, Faculty of Law, and the European Academy of ICT Law Vienna. Over two days, from November 24th to 25th 2023, the conference brought together experts to discuss and learn about legal and social aspects of information and communication technologies.

Our department was thrilled to be part of this intellectual gathering, contributing significantly with a range of presentations in the field of digital legal education and European copyright law. Anna Tauber sparked discussions with her take on "Remote Teaching: Opportunity and Challenge," while Catherine Liko explored the "Flipped Classroom in the Age of AI." Michael Beier's insight into "The Legal Tech Hackathon" offered a fresh perspective on how Hackathons can work. Adriana Winkelmeier presented the valuable project "Privacy4Kids: Empowering Children to Protect Their Personal Data". Boris Kandov's presentation on "JusProfi" promised to complement traditional legal education in the digital era. Hande Özkayagan Praendl and Lukas Faymann shared their experiences with "Experiential Learning and Legal Clinics," focusing on the Art Law Clinic as a case study. Christoph Korab rounded off our department's contributions with his exploration of "European Copyright Law, Open Science, and the European Data Strategy."

The conference was expertly led by General Chair Radim Polčák, with Jakub Míšek, David Šmahel, and Pavel Loutocký serving as Deputy and Programme Chairs, respectively. Next to being a panel discussant on Martin Husovec's "The EU Digital Services Act: An Attempt to Protect the Republic(s)?" our head of department, Nikolaus Forgó, chaired two workshops on "New formats of digital legal education". Their guidance steered the event towards a seamless and fruitful culmination. 

We also enjoyed the social aspect of the conference, with some indulging in morning runs and others exploring Brno's beautiful Christmas market. The event was not just about presentations and workshops; it included engaging keynotes like the above-mentioned Martin Husovec's exploration of "The EU Digital Services Act" and Ine Beyens's presentation on the impact of social media on youth's mental health.

Reflecting on this year's conference, we are filled with anticipation for the next one. The insights gained, the discussions had, and the connections forged have left us enriched and inspired. The Cyberspace Conference 2023 was a testament to the collaborative spirit and the limitless potential in the realms of digital legal education and IT law. We eagerly look forward to reconvening in 2024 for another round of learning and sharing in this vibrant academic hub.