Arnoud Engelfriet

Arnoud Engelfriet is a computer scientist and IT lawyer. He specialises in AI, data and software, and enjoys exploring complex challenges at the intersection of ICT and law, a field he has been active in since 1993. He is a sought-after speaker, author of several books, and guest lecturer. His most recent books, ICT and Law and AI & Algorithms, outline the legal and technical developments in ICT law that culminated in the AI innovation revolution we are experiencing today.

As Chief Knowledge Officer, Arnoud leads the Academy, where he has developed a wide range of IT-related courses for legal and business professionals. He initiated the creation of the certified CAICO® course for AI Compliance Officers. Driven by his belief in sharing knowledge, Arnoud has been blogging every working day about IT law and technology since 2007.

In addition to his responsibilities at ICTRecht, Arnoud is a lecturer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His professional qualifications include the titles of Dutch and European patent attorney, stemming from his ten years of work as IP Counsel at Royal Philips.