Thought leadership and volunteer opportunities

IAPP KnowledgeNet chapter chairs work with their co-chairs and local Young Privacy Professionals to plan quarterly educational and networking activities for members. Chapter chairs serve a two-year term.

Please note: Applications for KnowledgeNet chapter chairs open in September each year as part of the IAPP Call for Volunteers.

Young Privacy Professionals (YPP) work with their local KnowledgeNet chapter chairs to plan networking activities for members. One or two YPPs are accepted per chapter, depending on the size of the chapter. YPPs serve a one-year term. 

Please note: Applications for Young Privacy Professionals open in September each year as part of the IAPP Call for Volunteers.

Share your expertise and shape the future of our profession with fellow thought leaders from around the world by serving on an IAPP advisory board. There are 23 advisory boards, including boards related to IAPP certification designations, professional interests and geographic regions. Explore our advisory boards for an opportunity that fits your professional goals.

Please note: Applications for advisory board positions open in September each year as part of the IAPP Call for Volunteers.

We look to our members to help us develop high-quality items for our certification exams. If you are looking for a way to share your expertise* and help make sure our AIGP, CIPP, CIPM and CIPT exams test essential knowledge from the fields of information privacy, data protection and AI governance, this is your opportunity.

*Please note that per our ANAB accreditation, volunteer item writers must be certified in the exam designation they intend to write for.

If you want to get even more from an IAPP event, get involved. Choose from a number of fun, well-organized volunteer opportunities at upcoming IAPP conferences. 

Please note: You need to be registered for the conference to volunteer for one of these opportunities. Volunteers do not receive complimentary conference passes, but they do receive our unyielding gratitude and respect.

Hosting is a great way to create connections within the local privacy community. Your organization name will be listed on our website and in event correspondence. Please contact us if you would like to host a meeting and include details on the location and the room capacity. Your offer to host will be shared with a local chapter chair.

KnowledgeNet chapter meetings generally feature a speaker or panel discussion. If you would like to volunteer, email us at knowledgenet@iapp.org and tell us what and where you would like to present. 

Publishing articles with the IAPP is a unique opportunity to provide thought leadership to a thriving network of professionals around the world and receive continuing professional education credits.

The IAPP welcomes original submissions, from both members and nonmembers, on topics related to privacy, cybersecurity law, AI governance and other associated subjects. Articles should offer a unique perspective or new subject analysis.