AI Governance and Policy in the EU

The Harvard European Law Association is pleased to host Isabel Hahn for a lunch talk on Thursday, February 5, from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. in Hauser Hall 102. Isabel Hahn is responsible for AI Policy at the EU Mission to the US in the San Francisco office. Isabel advises on the EU’s AI strategy, AI governance, and policy and regulatory developments. Isabel also sits as a part of the AI Office at the European Commission. Prior to joining the EU Mission to the US, Isabel served as Member of Cabinet at the European Data Protection Supervisor, the EU’s privacy regulator. Isabel holds law degrees from Harvard Law School and the London School of Economics. She is a licensed Attorney at Law in the State of New York and San Francisco Chapter Lead for the Harvard Women in Defense, Diplomacy and Development alumni organization.

This lunch talk will provide an overview of what’s happening on AI governance and policy in the EU. Ranging from the EU AI Act, to the Apply AI Strategy and EU AI Continent Action Plan, join us for a conversation about Europe’s approach to AI and transatlantic convergence. The lunch talk will also provide a comparison of how the EU’s approach fits within current US State AI laws, such as SB 53 and the RAISE Act. Finally, it will also provide insight into working for the diplomatic services of the EU.

Lunch will be provided.

Thursday, February 5 2026, 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.

Harvard Law School, Hauser Hall, 102 Malkin Classroom.