IAPP Canada Symposium 2026: Privacy | AI governance | Cybersecurity law

TORONTO

4-7 May

Join Canada’s premier digital responsibility conference

IAPP Symposium 2026 is the must-attend gathering for professionals in the fields of privacy, AI governance and cybersecurity law who want to learn about Canadian laws, regulations and perspectives.

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Main conference pass

4-5 May 2026

Nonmember

CAD1745

IAPP member

CAD1495

Nonmember early bird

CAD1545

IAPP member early bird

CAD1345

Want more education? Add a workshop pass.

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Workshop pass

6 May 2026

Standard

CAD495

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Training pass

6-7 May 2026

Nonmember

CAD1895

IAPP member

CAD1595

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130+

Speakers

35+

Sessions

12+

CPEs

20+

Exhibitors

Hear from the Canada's top thought leaders

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Canada’s Digital Sovereignty Strategy

Speakers

Florence So

Nada Tamim

Ibrahim Gedeon

BREAKOUT SESSION

How Does Privacy Facilitate Trade? Global Cross-border Transfers and AI

Speakers

Helene Ammar

Laura Crestohl

Constantine Karbaliotis

Maciej Piszcz

BREAKOUT SESSION

Get updates from Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne

Hear his plan to protect privacy rights while supporting Canadian businesses. 

Shields Up: Perspectives on Cybersecurity Best Practices in Canada

Speakers

Michael Harvey

Christopher Parsons

Dominic Rochon

Bridget Walshe

BREAKOUT SESSION

Bridging the Gap: Ethical AI Oversight Under Canada’s Reformed Privacy Laws

Speakers

Eloïse Gratton

Patricia Kosseim

Teresa Scassa

David Young

BREAKOUT SESSION

Journalist and former CBC News Correspondent Peter Mansbridge to keynote

Learn about the Canadians working everyday jobs to keep the country running.

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Stay after the conference for a training class

Two-day training classes are offered 6-7 May. Separate registration required. 

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Take up to two half-day workshops on 6 May. Separate registration required.

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See highlights from IAPP Canada Symposium 2025.

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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.

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