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Speak at an IAPP conference

Speaking has its benefits

IAPP conferences deliver fresh perspectives, best practices and the latest research. If you are a dynamic speaker who can inform, inspire and leave attendees wanting more, we want to hear from you.

Interested in becoming a speaker?

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Provide thought leadership

Inspire others and help your community navigate complex issues.

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Enjoy free access

Take advantage of multi-day events to network, learn and generate business leads.

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Make a lasting impact

Contribute authoritative knowledge to IAPP’s audiences and members.

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Enhance your reputation

Attract recognition and advancement in a fast-changing world.

Open calls for proposals

Calls for proposals typically open 10 months ahead of the conference. Whether you are a rising leader or an established digital responsibility professional, we want to hear from you.

Open until

23:59 EDT 13 Sept. 2026

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Open until

23:59 EDT 27 Sept. 2026

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Open until

23:59 EST 8 Nov. 2026

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13 dos and don'ts for successful proposals

Do...

  • Submit proposals using the form.
  • Complete every field, using the directions.
  • Represent a variety of roles that relate to the subject matter.
  • Keep the content educational, practical, and operational.  
  • Address problems faced daily by privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity law professionals.
  • Focus on audience interaction and actionable takeaways.

 


Don't...

  • Submit after the deadline.
  • Provide more information than requested. 
  • Use more than one speaker from the same company.
  • Include more than four speakers, including the moderator.
  • List to-be-confirmed speaker(s) in your proposal.
  • Submit a sales pitch.
  • Submit more than two proposals per person.
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Join a local chapter

Meet members in your area

Network with peers and stay current on industry trends. Meetings take place across the world. Open to all, free for members.

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