3rd Annual AI & Data Compliance: Update Summit
Monday, 11th May 2026 – Central London
This Event is now FULLY BOOKED
A one-day in-person Summit providing up‑to‑date insight and practical guidance for your organisation’s AI adoption journey
**Keynote Address**
Dr Declan McDowell-Naylor
Group Manager for AI & Biometrics,
ICO
Event Overview
This highly practical one‑day update event, now in its third year, offers up‑to‑date guidance on current and forthcoming AI regulation, along with practical advice on the approaches organisations should be considering wherever they are in their AI adoption journey.
Artificial Intelligence continues to transform how organisations are working – unlocking new levels of productivity, creativity, service innovation, cost efficiency and commercial opportunity. But alongside this momentum comes a growing responsibility for data protection and compliance professionals to ensure AI is adopted safely, ethically and in accordance with evolving legal requirements.
This event combines PDP’s reputation for producing highly practical events with the expertise of Shoosmiths, one of the world’s leading law firms specialising in innovation and technology.
Featured Presentation Topics:
- KEYNOTE: The Year in AI Law: UK Regulatory Signals & Global Trends
- Building & Implementing an Effective AI Compliance Programme
- DPIAs for Large Language Models
- AI, Copyright & Data Use: Litigation Lessons for Privacy Teams
- AI & Bias Mitigation – Panel Discussion
- Sector Spotlights: AI in Practice Across Key Industries
- AI & Security – Panel Discussion
The Full Programme Timetable and Presentation Descriptions are coming soon…
Each talk is designed to give organisations clear, actionable insights and useful takeaways
Featuring Speakers including...

Declan McDowell-Naylor
Group AI & Biometrics, ICO

Kate Brimsted
Partner, Shoosmiths

Alice Wallbank
Privacy & Data Lawyer, Shoosmiths

Antony Craggs
Partner, Shoosmiths

Alex Kirkhope
Technology & AI Partner, Shoosmiths

Sarah Reynolds
Technology & AI Partner, Shoosmiths

Najiba Sultana
Associate, Shoosmiths

Adam Fox
Partner, Shoosmiths

Christian Cockcroft
Partner, Shoosmiths
Attendance Pass includes:
- Complimentary lunch and refreshments throughout the day
- Networking opportunities
- Delegates have opportunities for Q&As throughout the day
- Professionally bound hardcopy of presentations materials
- A free three month subscription to AI Compliance & Risk Journal
- Invitation to a post-event drinks reception
Attendance Fee
Standard Attendance Pass:
£545.00 plus VAT per delegate
An additional 15% discount is available when booking two or more delegates at the same time
Conference Timetable & Location
- 9:30am - Registration & Coffee
- 10:00am - Presentations
- 1:00pm - Lunch
- 2:00pm - Presentations
- 4:00pm - Drinks Reception
Venue:
The 3rd Annual AI & Data Compliance Update Summit is taking place near St Pauls / Mansion House
Bookings:
We look forward to welcoming you at the Update Summit. To secure your place, please book via any of the following:
- Book Online
- Contact us via Email or our Contact Us Form
- Contact us via telephone on +44 (0)207 014 3399
This Summit is in association with
Testimonials
“A very well-organised and run event. The Summit had included a great range of AI topics and discussions which were covered by knowledgable professionals.”
Lucy Lambert
Skipton
“One of the best facilitated, content, guidance days I have attended in a very long time.”
Nawshad Hossain-Ibrahim
NHS England
“Very well-run and informative day, thank you.”
Nick de Figueirdo
CSA Catapult
“Excellent Conference – Great talks by everyone.”
Rhys Green
Mears Group PLC
“Engaging speakers and practical advice.”
Elizabeth Rose
IPO
“Another excellent conference organised by PDP. The topic of AI & Data Governance is only going to get more involving as the technology advances. Brilliant speakers.”
Charles Hodgson
Central Bedfordshire Council
“Well pitched and informative. Thanks to PDP admin – took care of us and excellent organisation.”
Shirley Orjih
Peabody