IAPP AI Governance Global Europe 2026

DUBLIN

1-4 June

Find out what is next for AI governance in Europe

The swirling winds of change around AI technologies, policies and regulations across Europe make it even more imperative for AI governance professionals to attend AI Governance Global Europe 2026 in Dublin this June.

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AIGG Europe 2026 returns to Dublin with sessions and speakers ready to address developments across digital technologies, policies and regulation.

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Convention Centre Dublin

Located in the Dublin Docklands, which has one of the highest concentrations of European high-tech headquarters, the CCD previously won silver for "Best Overseas Conference Centre" in the M&IT Industry Awards.
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Days at a glance

Start planning for AIGG Europe 2026 to make the most of your experience.

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90+

Speakers

30+

Sessions

12+

CPEs

16+

Exhibitors

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2025 keynote speakers

Commissioner McGrath works to uphold the European Union’s core values and principles, protecting European consumers, enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation, fighting corruption, disinformation, and preserving the integrity of EU elections.

As Ireland’s first Minister of State with AI in their title, Niamh Smyth looks to maximize the benefits of AI for business, the economy, and for society more broadly.

Daniel Susskind’s book, “Growth: A Reckoning”,analyzes the concept of economic progress in times of prosperity and in downturns, showing how we can redirect growth to make it better reflect what we truly value.

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Michael McGrath

Commissioner, Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection

European Commission

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Niamh Smyth

Minister for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

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Daniel Susskind

Professor, Author, Economist

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Keynote conversation

AI brings great opportunities but also great risks. The stakes are arguably highest for young people and children. Helen Dixon and Niall Muldoon discussed and shared experiences on how the governance and regulation of AI can best shape the systems that govern young lives.

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Helen Dixon

Former Commissioner

Commission for Communications Regulation and previously Data Protection Commissioner (Ireland)

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Niall Muldoon

Ombudsman for Children Ireland

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Keynote panel

The IAPP’s CEO Trevor Hughes moderated a conversation with senior leaders from the world’s leading technology firms to discuss best practices in the dynamic field of AI governance.

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J. Trevor Hughes

Moderator

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Ronan Davy

Associate General Counsel, Legal

Anthropic

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Niamh Donnelly

Co-Founder

Akara

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Emma Redmond

CIPP/E

Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Data Protection

OpenAI

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AI governance challenges, solutions, emerging trends, best practices and upcoming legislation were among key topics discussed during last year’s sessions.