IAPP ANZ Summit 2026: Privacy | AI governance | Cybersecurity law

SYDNEY

1-4 December

IAPP ANZ Summit 2026 call for speaking proposals is open

IAPP ANZ Summit 2026: Privacy |AI governance | Cybersecurity law is the leading event in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand for digital responsibility professionals. Send a speaking proposal for a chance to share your perspective with hundreds of your peers on some of the most urgent issues, such as privacy law reforms in the region, Indigenous privacy perspectives, ethics and risk assessments in AI governance or third-party vendor management.

Submit your proposal by 5 April
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Let your inner digital responsibility leader out

Answer the call for proposal for ANZ Summit 2026

Seize the chance to establish yourself as one of the leading voices for digital responsibility in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand by sending your proposal today.

Call for proposals closes 5 April
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Join us at the Hyatt Regency Sydney

Located adjacent to Darling Harbour in Sydney's central business district, the Hyatt Regency has easy access to every amenity, including dining options, shopping and entertainment.

Venue information

Days at a glance

Start planning for ANZ Summit 2026 to make the most of your experience.

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70+

Speakers

20+

Sessions

12+

CPEs

5+

Exhibitors

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Keynote speakers

An internationally renowned scholar in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Sally Cripps’ work focuses on the development of new foundational methods in AI to address global challenges.

Trevor Hughes spoke on the need to reimagine governance structures at the intersection of data, technology and human interest and recognize the end of the era of siloes for professionals working in digital responsibility.

As Australian Information Commissioner, Elizabeth Tydd is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the independent national regulator for privacy and freedom of information.

Commissioner Webster shared his Office’s current focus on, and future priorities for, continuing to develop and promote a culture in which personal information is respected and protected for all citizens of New Zealand.

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Sally Cripps

Director, Technology and Professor

Human Technology Institute, University of Technology Sydney

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J. Trevor Hughes

CIPP

President and CEO

IAPP

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Elizabeth Tydd

Australian Information Commissioner

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

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Michael Webster

Privacy Commissioner

Office of the Privacy Commissioner, New Zealand

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