Lunch Bytes is a lecture series on current challenges at the intersection of law, technology and society. It addresses the question of how states react to technological innovations and which legal, political and institutional governance mechanisms they use. The focus is on new forms of technological regulation – for example in the fields of AI, robotics, biotechnology, quantum technology and digital infrastructure. The goal is to generate international and interdisciplinary impulses for academic debate and to show the societal relevance of legal perspectives on innovation.

 The lecture series is organised by Iris Eisenberger, Professor of Innovation and Public Law.

Format

The series takes place during lunchtime. In a relaxed setting, participants only need to bring their curiosity. Rather than the traditional lecture hall atmosphere, the format creates space for dialogue across disciplines. The presentations are concise, the language used is comprehensible and discussions are open. Each session lasts around 90 minutes and includes snacks, making the exchange not only intellectually but also physically nourishing. The events are free of charge and open to anyone interested in digital innovations and their governance.

Prior Lecture

• 23 October 2025:
  Melissa Yoon (Hanyang University Law School; AI advisor to the South Korean Government) on "Democratic Governance of AI: South Korea's Approach to Rule-of-Law Solutions for Technological Challenges"
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