IAPP Asia Forum 2026
Privacy | AI governance | Cybersecurity law
SINGAPORE
21-23 July
Beyond Compliance: Building Trusted AI & Data Corridors Between India, the Middle East and ANZ
Thursday, 23 July
12:15 - 13:15 SGT
Intermediate level
As organizations increasingly operate across interconnected digital ecosystems, the future of privacy and AI governance will depend not only on compliance with local laws, but on the ability to build trusted and interoperable data corridors across regions. India, the Middle East and Australia are emerging as strategically important hubs for AI innovation, global capability centers, financial services, digital trade and cross-border technology operations each bringing distinct regulatory approaches, risk expectations and governance priorities.
This panel will explore how multinational organizations are navigating the growing complexity of cross-border AI and data governance while balancing innovation, trust, accountability and operational resilience. Bringing together perspectives from industry, legal practice and regulatory leadership, the discussion will examine how enterprises are designing scalable governance models that can adapt across diverse regulatory ecosystems without fragmenting business operations.
The session will also address practical implementation challenges including trusted data flows, AI accountability frameworks, vendor and third-party governance, regulatory interoperability, and the evolving role of governance teams in enabling responsible innovation across APAC and the Middle East.
What you will learn:
• Building scalable AI and privacy governance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Enabling trusted cross-border data flows and accountability.
• Preparing organizations for the future of interoperable regulation.
Moderator and speakers

Abhishek Tiwari
AIGP, CIPP/A, CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP
Associate Director, Data Privacy
PwC India

Lori Baker
CIPP/E, CIPT, FIP
Vice President, Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Srinjoy Banerjee
CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP
Partner, Privacy and Data Protection
LexOrbis

Anna Gamvros
CIPP/A, CIPT, FIP
Partner, Privacy and Cybersecurity Lead, Asia-Pacific
A&O Shearman