IAPP Canada Symposium 2026

Privacy | AI governance | Cybersecurity law

Toronto

4-7 May

Symposium 2026 covered key developments in Canadian digital responsibility

IAPP Canada Symposium 2026: Privacy | AI governance | Cybersecurity law discussed important issues affecting Canada and the world. Keynotes, breakout sessions and workshops provided plenty of solutions. Check out the highlights below and get ready for next year’s event.

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Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel in Toronto, Canada.

Symposium 2027 venue

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is located in the city’s financial district, close to shopping, entertainment and other major attractions.

2026 keynote speakers

Ashley Casovan

Managing Director, AI Governance Center, IAPP

Philippe Dufresne

Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Peter Mansbridge

Journalist and Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News

Michael Serbinis

Chief Executive Officer, League

Melanie Woodin

President

University of Toronto

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Panel discussion on stage at IAPP Canada Symposium 2026 with speakers seated at tables, a flip chart at center, and large screens displaying event details and “Yellow Team” signage.

Large group of conference attendees gathered outdoors on a wooden deck beside a pond, networking under string lights with greenery and a multi-story building in the background.

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Panel of speakers seated on a stage at IAPP Symposium 2026, with microphones and water glasses on a long table as one panelist speaks and another applauds under pink event signage.

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Stage session at IAPP Canada Symposium 2026 with participants seated at tables, a presenter writing on a flip chart, and large screens displaying event branding and team numbers labeled “Blue Team” and “Yellow Team”.

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