IAPP ANZ Summit 2026

Privacy | AI governance | Cybersecurity law

Sydney

1-4 December

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Privacy in The Age of AI and Other Governance Wins

Friday, 4 Dec.

11:15 - 12:15 AEDT

Intermediate level

BREAKOUT SESSIONAI GOVERNANCEPRIVACYBENCHMARKINGCUSTOMER TRUST AND EXPECTATIONSETHICSPERSONAL IMPACTSRISK MANAGEMENTEDUCATIONGOVERNMENTHEALTH CARE

You might think privacy in the age of AI is a contradiction in terms. In this panel featuring three of Australia’s leading voices in safe and responsible AI deployment, we will bust that myth and others, drawing on leading case studies and examples from which every audience member can learn. We will depict the future we want to see for Australian public services and industry, and unpack how each person in the room can help deliver that vision.

What you will learn:

• How the national AI strategy has taken shape and delivered outcomes for Australia over the last 12 months.

• How we can see through the snake oil, challenge fears and support others through meaningful change and adoption of AI.

• The successes and failures of others that can be leveraged in your operation for the year ahead.

Moderator and speakers

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Melanie Marks

CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP

Former IAPP ANZ President; Director

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Lee Hickin

Executive Director

National AI Center

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Bettina McMahon

CEO

Healthdirect Australia

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Edward Santow

Former Australian Human Rights Commissioner; Industry Professor

Responsible Technology, University of Technology Sydney