25th Annual Data Protection
Compliance Conference
23rd, 24th & 25th September 2026
Join fellow data protection professionals and gain the knowledge, confidence and authority to stay ahead of emerging regulatory and technological developments
London’s largest 3-day Data Protection Event. Now in its 25th year!
Key Topics this year include:
- AI Adoption in Practice
- AI & Data Protection
- DUAA - Continued Implications for Organisations
- Cookies, Consent and (Marketing) Communications
- International Data Transfers - Where We Are Now
- Cybersecurity & Data Breaches in AI-Enabled Organisations
- Data Protection Contracts - Ensuring Compliance
- DSARs: Adapting searches and Understanding Redactions
- Biometrics
- Complaint Handling Post-DUAA
- Children's Data
and much more…
CONFERENCE AGENDA:
Day 1 - Speakers Presentations (In-person)
Wednesday, 23rd September 2026
Conference Chair
The Conference is chaired by internationally-renowned Privacy Expert, Bridget Treacy
Keynote Address
Information Commissioner’s Office
Providing Compliance Advice on Science Fiction
Dr. Barry Scannell
Partner
William Fry
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Implementing the DUAA 2025: Automated-Decision Making, Complaints Handling and Other Changes
John Fitzsimons
Barrister
Cornerstone Barristers
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Biometrics Unmasked: Innovation, Intrusion and Regulation
Peter Given
Partner
DAC Beachcroft
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The Accidental Joint Controller - Risk Mitigation Strategies
Liz Fitzsimons
Partner
Eversheds Sutherland
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Cyber-Security: What Can We Learn from Recent Incidents and Enforcement Action?
Richard Cumbley
TMT Partner
Linklaters
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Enabling the Use of AI for Employment
Eduardo Ustaran
Partner
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Conducting DPIAs in 2026
Duc Tran
Of Counsel
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
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Children’s Data – Practical Compliance Advice while Regulation is in Flux
Janine McKelvey
Former BT General Counsel – Data, AI & Security; Co-Founder – Women in Law and Data (WiLD)
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Day 2 - Workshops (In-person)
Thursday, 24th September 2026
AM Workshops (choose one of three):
AI Adoption in Practice
Richard Hanstock
Barrister
Cornerstone Barristers
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Cookies, Consent and (Marketing) Communications: What You Need To Know Post-DUAA
Peter Given
Partner
DAC Beachcroft
Jade Kowalski
Partner
DAC Beachcroft
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Data Protection Contracts – Ensuring Compliance and Taking Advantage of Opportunities
Rowan Clapp
Barrister
Cornerstone Barristers
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PM Workshops (choose one of three):
DSARs: Adapting Searches & Understanding Redactions
Vicki Bowles
Partner & Barrister
Bevan Brittan
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Geopolitics at Play: Legitimising International Data Transfers in 2026
Eduardo Ustaran
Partner
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Cybersecurity & Data Breach Prevention, Detection and Notification in AI-Enabled Organisations
Ann Bevitt
Partner
Cooley
Chris Lynn
Associate
Cooley
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Day 3 - Workshops (via Teams)
Friday, 25th September 2026
Day 3 Workshops take place online via Microsoft Teams, offering the same content and interactive experience as Day 2 (utilising online tools such as breakout room, polls, reactions, live-chat)
AM Workshops (choose one of three):
AI Adoption in Practice
Richard Hanstock
Barrister
Cornerstone Barristers
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Cookies, Consent and (Marketing) Communications: What You Need To Know Post-DUAA
Peter Given
Partner
DAC Beachcroft
Jade Kowalski
Partner
DAC Beachcroft
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Data Protection Contracts – Ensuring Compliance and Taking Advantage of Opportunities
Rowan Clapp
Barrister
Cornerstone Barristers
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PM Workshops (choose one of three):
DSARs: Adapting searches and understanding redactions
Vicki Bowles
Partner & Barrister
Bevan Brittan
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Geopolitics at play: Legitimising international data transfers in 2026
Eduardo Ustaran
Partner
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Cybersecurity & Data Breach Prevention, Detection and Notification in AI-Enabled Organisations
Ann Bevitt
Partner
Cooley
Chris Lynn
Associate
Cooley
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FREE Data Protection Book
Register for a 2 or 3 Day Conference Pass and receive a FREE copy of Data Protection: A Practical Guide to UK Law (7th Edition, 2026)
(RRP: £110 – Due to be published in
Autumn 2026)
**Brand New, Exclusive venue for 2026**
What's included at each Day of the Conference?
Day 1 - Speakers Presentations (In-person)
- Join us for a networking breakfast from 8.45am - 9.30am
- Ask questions to Speakers face to face (roving mics during question times)
- A hot lunch is provided and complimentary refreshments are available throughout the day
- Professionally-printed, wire-bound booklets of the Presentation slides are provided
- Delegates are invited to a complimentary drinks and canapes reception from 5pm on Day 1
- Complimentary PDP Merchandise (tote bags, bottles, pens, and much more)
Day 2 - Workshops (In-person)
- Join us for a networking breakfast from 8.45am - 9.30am
- Delegates are encouraged to ask questions throughout the day
- A hot lunch is provided and complimentary refreshments are available throughout the day
- Professionally-printed, wire-bound booklets of the Presentation slides are provided
- Complimentary PDP Merchandise (tote bags, bottles, pens, and much more)
Day 3 Workshops (virtual via Teams)
- Attend virtually from the comfort of home or the office
- Day 3 Workshops mirror the same interaction as the in-person Workshops (including time for questions) through the use of breakout rooms and polls
- Digital copies of Workshop materials included for delegates' chosen sessions
FREE Data Protection Book
Register for a 2 or 3 Day Conference Pass and receive a FREE copy of Data Protection: A Practical Guide to UK Law (7th Edition, 2026)
(RRP: £110 – Due to be published in
Autumn 2026)
More Information
Conference Contributors & Sponsors:
Testimonials
“Excellent!”
Simon Hall
IBM
“The updates on existing subjects were particularly useful.”
David Pickersgill
Johnson & Johnson
“The networking opportunities were very good. Very useful. Will attend again.”
John Pendleton
Old Mutual
“Very informative and well executed conference”
Claire Robson
Kent & Medway NHS Trust
“Speakers delivered good insights into various aspects of the GDPR”
Paul Woods
Government Legal Department
“The hotel facilities were excellent”
Andrew Dyke
Operation Mobilisation
“An interesting day packed with a plethora of useful materials. The conference never disappoints with the quality of speakers, providing insightful and pragmatic views and interpretations.”
Stephanie Allen
Shop Direct Group
“Very enjoyable day! Well worth attendance. Very good speakers.”
Sarah Rudge
OFQUAL
“All the sessions were informative and well presented. Very enjoyable!”
Fiona Cadger
Standard Life Aberdeen PLC
“Great conference with diverse topics”
Catherine Bowen-Walker
Close Brothers
“A very well put together and well run conference”
Helen Worthington
Jerrold Holdings
“This conference cannot be improved. Excellent!”
Caroline Mair
Registers of Scotland
“A very useful and well organised conference”
Alistair Browne
British Council
“Very useful, practical and thought provoking”
Ben Moreland
LV=
“I’m extremely impressed by the quality of speakers and content covered. An excellent balance of public and private sectors”
Julie Hinault
States of Jersey Taxes Office
“The mix of speakers meant that a lot of ground was covered effectively.”
Karen Russell
British Arab Commercial Bank
“As usual the Conference was very well organised”
Paul Byrne
British Airways
“Excellent”
Greg Steel
Confused.com
“The conference content was excellent and thought provoking”
Kim Walker
Royal Air Force
“A very helpful conference. Took away some good ideas.”
Lesley Richardson
Financial Conduct Authority
“I found all the presentations very useful. The discussion panel was excellent… thoroughly enjoyed this conference and would not hesitate on coming back”
Scott McFarlane
National Trust for Scotland
“Good variety of relevant topics discussed throughout the day. Speakers were engaging!”
Ellis Bryant
Saga Plc
“Great to see so many different sectors represented. Well organised!”
Jane Davy
University of Southampton
“Overall, an excellent, informative and useful day. Well worth attending”
Colin Cluney
Department of Finance and Personnel
“All fantastic”
Leslie Waghorn
Virgin Media
“Another excellent year – very current and topical”
Stuart Gittings
Eli Lilly and Co.
“A very useful conference, a good broad range of speakers that were able to give practical advice”
David Mayers
Lisburn City Council
“All topics very relevant – most particularly the bits about social networking and security breaches.”
Jackie Evans
South Wales Fire & Rescue
“Once again a great conference, which gives me plenty to think about and implement!”
Kevin Giles
Glasgow Housing Association
“Very useful conference”
Alan White
Pitney Bowes
“Excellent. A well run event.”
David Higginson
ING Direct
“Great venue, superbly organised, very professional.”
Julie Barclay
Gambro Lundia
“Another excellent conference.”
Lynn Young
British Library
“Excellent venue, delegate packs and catering. Very focussed, practical and relevant.”
Albert Chan
Greater London Authority