IAPP Privacy. Security. Risk. + AI Governance Global 2026

IAPP Privacy. Security. Risk. + AI Governance Global 2026 is a premier conference dedicated to the intersection of technology and digital responsibility, organized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Scheduled to take place in Seattle from October 6 to 9, 2026, the event aims to advance the practices of privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity law.

The conference will cover a range of critical topics, including AI ethics, governance, and regulatory updates; breach response; integrating technology into privacy operations; critical infrastructure; cybersecurity; children's privacy; health technology and biometrics privacy; building privacy teams and advancing privacy careers; privacy engineering; privacy-enhancing technologies and generative AI; third-party vendor management and risk; and updates on international, U.S. state, and federal privacy regulations.

Attendees can look forward to practical solutions through focused breakout sessions, keynote speakers offering diverse perspectives on privacy and AI, and networking opportunities woven throughout the agenda. The event will also feature an exhibit hall social, providing a chance to connect with solution providers over food and drink, as well as meetups for specific groups to facilitate connections within various fields.

This conference is ideal for professionals in privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity law seeking to stay ahead of developments, gain insights from experts, and network with peers to enhance their understanding and implementation of digital responsibility practices.