IAPP Global Summit 2026

Privacy | AI governance | Cybersecurity law

WASHINGTON, DC

30 March-2 April

Summit 2026 explored humanity’s response to technology

Has the pace of data-driven technologies outstripped society’s ability to adapt? Speakers and breakout sessions explored those questions and offered solutions at IAPP Global Summit 2026: Privacy | AI Governance | Cybersecurity law. Next year’s event promises the same deep exploration of issues plus networking with peers and experts.

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Summit 2027 venues

Convenient and connected

Summit is located at the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. and the connected Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Venue information

2026 keynote speakers

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Woodrow Hartzog

Andrew R. Randall Professor of Law, Boston University School of Law

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Alyson Stoner

Actor, Author, Founder and CEO of Movement Genius

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Kent Walker

President, Global Affairs, Google

 

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Keynote conversations

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

Humanitarian, Mental Health Advocate

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Joe Jones

Research and Insights Director, IAPP

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Maya Shankar

Cognitive Scientist; host, "A Slight Change of Plans" podcast

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Travis LeBlanc

Partner, Cooley

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Salman Rushdie

New York Times Bestselling Author of “Knife” and “The Satanic Verses”

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Caitlin Fennessy

VP and Chief Knowledge Officer, IAPP

 

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Thank you to our title sponsor

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Prince Harry and several conference participants sit around a round table in a meeting room, engaged in discussion during a networking or breakout session while other tables fill the background.
A large IAPP exhibition booth dominates the show floor, displaying sections labeled Cybersecurity Law, Digital Governance, and Certification and Training as attendees browse screens and materials.
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