IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2011

The IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2011, organized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), was held from March 9 to 11, 2011, at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. This annual event is recognized as the largest gathering of privacy professionals worldwide, bringing together experts from various sectors to discuss and address emerging privacy challenges.

The summit covered a wide range of topics pertinent to privacy, security, and data protection. Key sessions included legislative updates, such as the one led by Stuart P. Ingis on March 10, which provided insights into emerging privacy issues in Congress. Additionally, discussions like "Privacy on the Ground" featured corporate privacy officers from organizations like Vodafone Group, Microsoft, and the Royal Bank of Canada, focusing on internal privacy structures and the influence of national regulations and professionalization on corporate privacy activities.

Attendees had the opportunity to engage in numerous networking events, including informal discussions with key congressional staffers and industry leaders. The summit also featured an expo hall where participants could explore the latest privacy technologies and services. Notable speakers, such as Deirdre Mulligan from UC Berkeley, shared research and insights, contributing to the depth and breadth of the conference's offerings.

The event was designed for privacy professionals, data protection officers, legal experts, and technologists seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in privacy and data security. It provided a platform for attendees to gain valuable knowledge, share best practices, and connect with peers from around the globe.