24th Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference

17th, 18th & 19th – September 2025 – Central London

The UK's leading 3-day Data Protection Conference

Join us in the heart of the City of London for PDP’s 24th Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference

**London’s Largest Annual Data Protection Event**

PDP’s Data Protection Conference (now in its 24th year) explores the key developments, updated guidance and regulatory changes affecting organisations and privacy professionals.

Key topics include:

and much more…

Brand new, exclusive venue

Taking place in a brand-new wing of London’s iconic Minster Building, the venue will exclusively host PDP for the Speakers Presentations and Workshops.

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Featuring Guest Speakers/Leaders from:

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Conference Agenda

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Day 1 - Speakers Presentations (In-person)

Wednesday, 17th September 2025
The Speakers Presentations are hosted live at the Conference Hall at the Minster Building, City of London.

Conference Chair

The Conference is chaired by internationally-renowned Privacy Expert, Bridget Treacy
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Cyber Incidents - Lessons From the Front Line

Georgina Kon
Partner, Linklaters
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UK Data Reform – How Your Organisation Can Benefit From the Changes

Eleonor Duhs
Partner, Bates Wells
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How to Use AdTech in a Compliant Way

Jamie Drucker
Partner, Bristows
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Joint Controller Relationships - Should We Be Doing More To Recognise and Embrace Them?

Duc Tran
Of Counsel, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
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Negotiating Data Protection & AI Clauses with Suppliers

Tim Hickman
Partner, White & Case
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What the New Data Laws Mean for Subject Access Requests

Andrew Gallie
Partner, VWV
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Erasing the Digital Footprint - Navigating the Right to Deletion

Leonie Power
Partner, Fieldfisher
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Data Protection Officers Panel

Elham Azarpay – The King’s Trust

Karen Blackman – University of Sussex

Lawrence Serewicz – University of Sussex

Alison Ledger – Universities Superannuation Scheme

Hear from a panel of experienced Data Protection Officers from a range of sectors as they share real-world insights into the evolving responsibilities of the DPO in today’s complex regulatory environment

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Day 2 - Workshops (In-person)

Thursday, 18th September 2025
The Day 2 Workshops take place on an in-person basis in the Minster Building, City of London.

Morning Workshops (select one from the following):

Workshop A: In-Person

Top 10 Practical Impacts of the UK's Data Protection Reforms

Kate Brimsted
Partner, Shoosmiths
Alice Wallbank
Senior Professional Support Lawyer, Shoosmiths
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Workshop B: In-Person

Use of Biometric Technologies & CCTV

Peter Given
Partner, DAC Beachcroft
Jade Kowalski
Partner, DAC Beachcroft
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Workshop C: In-Person

Helping Employees Meet Their Data Protection Obligations

Vicki Bowles
Partner & Barrister, Bevan Brittan
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Afternoon Workshops (select one from the following):
Workshop D: In-Person

Reconciling AI Compliance with the GDPR

Andrew Kimble
Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Katie Simmonds
Managing Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson
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Workshop E: In-Person

Individuals' Rights - Practical Risk-Based Compliance

Liz Fitzsimons Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
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Workshop F: In-Person

Children's Personal Data - the Additional Considerations

Claire Hall
Legal Director, VWV
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Day 3 - Workshops (via Teams)

Friday, 19th September 2025

The Day 3 Workshops take place on an virtual basis via Microsoft Teams, mirroring the same content and interaction as Day 2.

Morning Workshops (select one from the following):

Workshop A: Virtual (Teams)

Top 10 Practical Impacts of the UK's Data Protection Reforms

Kate Brimsted
Partner, Shoosmiths
Alice Wallbank
Senior Professional Support Lawyer, Shoosmiths
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alice wallbank
Workshop B: Virtual (Teams)

Use of Biometric Technologies & CCTV

Peter Given
Partner, DAC Beachcroft
Jade Kowalski
Partner, DAC Beachcroft
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jade kowalski
Workshop C: Virtual (Teams)

Helping Employees Meet Their Data Protection Obligations

Vicki Bowles
Partner & Barrister, Bevan Brittan
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Afternoon Workshops (select one from the following):

Workshop D: Virtual (Teams)

Reconciling AI Compliance with the GDPR

Andrew Kimble
Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Katie Simmonds
Managing Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson
andrew kimble
katie simmonds
Workshop E: Virtual (Teams)

Individuals' Rights - Practical Risk-Based Compliance

Liz Fitzsimons Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
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Workshop F: Virtual (Teams)

Children's Personal Data - the Additional Considerations

Claire Hall
Legal Director, VWV
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View full details of each Pass & Attendance Fees >

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What's included at each Day of the Conference?

Day 1 - Speakers Presentations (In-person)

Day 2 - Workshops (In-person)

Day 3 Workshops (virtual via Teams)

Attendance Passes available:

View full details of each Pass & Attendance Fees >

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The UK's leading 3-day Data Protection Conference

To book your place, please either:

Alternatively, please do not hesitate to contact the PDP Head Office on +44 (0)207 014 3399

Conference Contributors & Sponsors:

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Testimonials

“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

“Speakers delivered good insights into various aspects of the GDPR”

Paul Woods

Government Legal Department

“Very informative and well executed conference”

Claire Robson

Kent & Medway NHS Trust

“All topics very relevant – most particularly the bits about social networking and security breaches.”

Jackie Evans

South Wales Fire & Rescue

“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