On October 29, 2025, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL) hosted an immersive, full-day roundtable—an exclusive “CIPL In Focus” event—to examine the practical and legal challenges stemming from legislative and regulatory efforts to make the internet a safer space for children and teens. The event was held at Snap Inc.’s conference facilities in Santa Monica, California.
A combination of fireside chats and small-group breakout sessions held under the Chatham House Rule facilitated frank and open discussion about the impact of age assurance measures and age-appropriate design initiatives across the globe. Participants included senior professionals from CIPL member companies, non-member companies, and solution providers, along with representatives from the European Commission, UNICEF, the California Attorney General’s Office, academia, and a teen-led non-profit focusing on online safety.