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IN THIS ISSUE 2024 PBSA Europe Summit Recap 3 ICO Consultation Update 8 Recent News and Readings 9 Welcome New Members 9 AI Isn't Magic, but It Can Transform Background Checks 11 Mission, Comments & Article Submission 13 July 2024 The PBSA Europe Newsletter is published three times a year. Except where otherwise indicated, articles are copyright © by PBSA 2024. All rights reserved. EUROPE PBSA Europe Council's Background Screening Newsletter 2024 PBSA Europe Summit Recap By PBSA Europe Council O n May 21, we gathered in the vibrant city of Amsterdam for the PBSA Europe Summit, welcoming 75 attendees from across the globe. It was an incredible day brimming with networking opportunities, captivating presentations, and thought-provoking panel discussions. Let's take a quick tour through the conference: Continued on page 3 PAGE 1 Setting Sail: Boat Tour on the Amsterdam Canals We kicked off the Summit with a delightful 2-hour scenic boat cruise through the picturesque Amsterdam canals the evening before. Bever- ages, snacks, and good company were included, making it a perfect opportunity to network. This casual get-together, generously sponsored by Validata, paved the way for more mean- ingful connections and productive discussions throughout the Summit. Bridging Ideas and Action: Register, Refresh, Network! Attendees wasted no time forging connections and started in the early morning. The registra- tion area became an impromptu networking hub, as conversations buzzed about the previous night's boat tour and excitement for the upcoming conference. A captivating video about PBSA kicked off the conference, hinting at the exciting plans for the future that were revealed later on.