IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2025

The IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2025 is the 14th annual conference organized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). This event brings together professionals from data protection, AI governance, and cybersecurity law to discuss pressing issues affecting the European region. The conference is scheduled to take place in Brussels from November 19 to 20, 2025, with training sessions on November 17-18 and workshops on November 18.

Key topics to be addressed include adtech regulation and enforcement, anonymization and pseudonymization in AI, AI governance responsibilities and compliance, cross-border data transfers, cybersecurity law requirements and incident response, data retention and data subject rights, European and global data protection enforcement trends, European regulatory developments such as the DMA, DSA, and Data Act, employee and workplace privacy, and the intersection of digital laws and policies.

The event will feature keynote conversations and debates with leading EU data protection authorities and experts. Notable speakers include Dale Sunderland, Commissioner at the Data Protection Commission Ireland; Anu Talus, Chair of the European Data Protection Board; Wojciech Wiewiórowski, European Data Protection Supervisor; and Cristina Caffarra, economist and antitrust expert. Additionally, there will be structured networking events and breaks between sessions to facilitate professional connections.

This congress is ideal for professionals in data protection, AI governance, and cybersecurity law seeking to stay informed about the latest developments, share best practices, and expand their professional networks. Attendees will gain valuable insights from industry leaders and have opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions on current challenges and solutions in the field.