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IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2025

by International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

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.

Speakers(75)

Aaron Mendelsohn

Director, Privacy Officer at The LEGO Group

Amit Datta

Associate General Counsel at Aleph Alpha

Amit Datta is the Associate General Counsel at Aleph Alpha.

Andrew Clearwater

Partner, Privacy and Cybersecurity at Dentons

Andrew Clearwater is a Partner specializing in Privacy and Cybersecurity at Dentons.

Anna Kobylańska

Advocate at KLM Law

Anna Lucas

Director of Online Safety Supervision at Ofcom

Antonio Biason

Legal and Policy Officer at European Commission

Anu Talus

Chair, European Data Protection Board; Head at Finnish Data Protection Authority

Axel Voss

Member at European Parliament

Ayesha Bhatti

Head of Digital Policy, U.K. and EU at Information Technology & Innovation Foundation Center for Data Innovation

Barbara Cosgrove

Vice President, Chief Privacy and Digital Trust Officer at Workday

Barbara Cosgrove is the Vice President, Chief Privacy and Digital Trust Officer at Workday.

Event Details

Date
November 19-20, 2025
2 days
Location
🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
SQUARE – Brussels Convention Centre
Audience
Professionals in data protection, AI governance, and cybersecurity law