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

WASHINGTON, DC

30 March-2 April

Come to Summit for strategic vision, operational insights and global connection

IAPP Global Summit is the world’s largest annual gathering of digital responsibility professionals, attracting top experts in privacy, AI governance and cybersecurity law. From assessments of the international regulatory landscape to answers for daily operational challenges, Summit is the place for fresh ideas, practical solutions, and connection with peers and experts.

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Register to learn the latest insights on current global issues

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300+

Speakers

60+

Sessions

12+

CPEs

70

Exhibitors

Hear from the world’s top thought leaders

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Less Is More: Why Data Minimization Matters to Privacy Laws

Speakers

Cobun Zweifel-Keegan

Caitriona Fitzgerald

Kate Goodloe

Tom Kemp

BREAKOUT SESSION

Ditch the Regulatory Labyrinth: We Have a Playbook for Global Compliance

Speakers

Shaundra Watson

Katherine Brin

Stacy Feuer

Deon Woods Bell

BREAKOUT SESSION

Iconic best-selling author Sir Salman Rushdie to keynote

Explore current culture as seen by this inspiring proponent of free speech.

Modernizing Compliance: Achieving Digital Governance Maturity in the AI Era

Speakers

Oliver Patel

Pagona Tsormpatzoudi

Martin Woodward

BREAKOUT SESSION

The AI Agent Advantage: Defense, Privacy, and the Future of Cybersecurity

Speakers

Matthew Ferraro

Joo Chung

Carl Hahn

Geoffrey Schaefer

BREAKOUT SESSION

Do not miss cognitive scientist and podcast host Maya Shankar

Learn how behavioral science and storytelling can help us with big life changes.

Summit is too good to miss

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Days at a glance

Plan ahead for IAPP Summit 2026 to make the most of your conference experience.

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Upgrade your knowledge and skills

Main conference pass

30-31 March 2026

Nonmember

USD1795

IAPP member

USD1645

Nonmember early bird

USD1695

IAPP member early bird

USD1545

Want more education? Add a workshop pass.

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Workshop pass

1 April 2026

Standard

USD795

or

Training pass

1-2 April 2026

Nonmember

USD1495

IAPP member

USD1295

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Become an IAPP member for a discounted rate

The IAPP also offers academic, group, nonprofit and public sector discounts. View complete pricing details.

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Finish up your conference with a training class

Two-day training classes are offered 1-2 April, following the main conference. Review our course outlines and see how training can help in the work you do — or want to do. Separate registration required.

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Join your peers at Summit workshops

After the main conference, our daylong and half-day workshops take place on 1 April and are a great opportunity to upgrade your knowledge. Separate registration required.

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Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Make your plans for Washington, DC

Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C.

The hotel and convention center are located in downtown Washington, a short ride from Reagan National Airport.

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