Digitalization is the megatrend of the early 21st century. Historically, much of digital innovation has originated in clusters around major US universities, most notably in Silicon Valley. Consequently, US internet law and policy had outsized influence and global impact. Yet, in current changing times, the emerging ‘digital law‘ will likely look more amorphous. This first panel on public law in the digital era addresses the pressing legal questions triggered by exponential digital innovation, particularly focusing on the regulatory perspectives in and between the EU, Japan and China. The panelists will discuss a set of questions around big data, data flows, trade secrets as well as trade partnerships in the context of digitalization. The panel will be structured as an open conversation and will leave plenty of time for engagement with the audience.