The 10th Annual European Data Protection and Privacy Conference, held on December 8, 2020, is a pivotal event in the European privacy community's calendar. Organized by Forum Europe, this conference brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and privacy experts to discuss and debate the most pressing data protection and privacy issues facing Europe and the world.
Key themes of the 2020 conference include the future of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its impact on Europe's digital landscape, data privacy in a global context, the implications of the Schrems II decision on transatlantic data transfers, the intersection of privacy, trust, and artificial intelligence, the effects of the E-evidence directive on privacy rights, and the future of the ePrivacy regulation.
The conference features interactive panel discussions, speeches, and interviews with high-level speakers such as Věra Jourová, Vice President for Values and Transparency at the European Commission; Didier Reynders, Commissioner for Justice at the European Commission; Timo Harakka, Minister of Transport and Communications for the Republic of Finland; and John Whittingdale, Minister of State for Media and Data at the UK Government. These sessions provide attendees with valuable insights into current and future data protection challenges and opportunities.
This event is essential for data protection professionals, legal experts, policymakers, and industry stakeholders who aim to stay informed about the latest developments in data privacy and protection. Attendees have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders, participate in in-depth discussions, and network with peers to share best practices and strategies for navigating the evolving data protection landscape.
Speakers(32)
Aaron Cooper
Vice President, Global Policy at BSA | The Software Alliance
Aaron Cooper serves as Vice President of Global Policy at BSA | The Software Alliance, leading the global policy team and advancing members' policy priorities on data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and trade.
Birgit Sippel
Member at European Parliament
Birgit Sippel is a Member of the European Parliament, actively involved in legislative processes concerning data protection and privacy.
Bruno Gencarelli
Head of the International Data Flows and Protection Unit at European Commission
Bruno Gencarelli heads the International Data Flows and Protection Unit at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers. He has led the Commission's work in data protection, including the EU data protection reform and negotiations like the EU-US Privacy Shield.
Chloé Berthélémy
Policy Advisor at European Digital Rights (EDRi)
Chloé Berthélémy is a Policy Advisor at European Digital Rights (EDRi), focusing on privacy, data protection, and digital rights advocacy.
Clémence Scottez
Head of the Economic Sector Department at CNIL
Clémence Scottez is the Head of the Economic Sector Department at CNIL, overseeing data protection matters related to the economic sector.
Cornelia Kutterer
Senior Director, Rule of Law & Responsible Tech, European Government Affairs at Microsoft Europe
Cornelia Kutterer leads Microsoft's European Rule of Law & Responsible Tech team, focusing on the impact of new technologies and regulatory frameworks, including responsible AI, digital safety, privacy, and human rights.
Craig Federighi
Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at Apple
Craig Federighi is Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, reporting to CEO Tim Cook. He oversees the development of iOS, macOS, and Apple's common operating system engineering teams.
David Martin
Senior Legal Officer and Digital Team Leader at BEUC
David Martin serves as Senior Legal Officer and Digital Team Leader at BEUC, focusing on consumer rights in the digital realm and advocating for strong data protection measures.
Didier Reynders
Commissioner for Justice at European Commission
Didier Reynders serves as the European Commissioner for Justice, overseeing matters related to justice and consumer rights within the European Union.
Eline Chivot
Senior Policy Analyst at Centre for Data Innovation
Eline Chivot is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Centre for Data Innovation, focusing on policies that promote data-driven innovation and economic growth.
Ellis Parry
Data Ethics Adviser at UK Information Commissioner's Office
Ellis Parry is the Data Ethics Adviser at the UK Information Commissioner's Office, focusing on the interplay between data protection principles and emerging data ethics, raising awareness of their mutually reinforcing nature.
Estelle Massé
Senior Policy Analyst & Global Data Protection Lead at Access Now
Estelle Massé is a Senior Policy Analyst and Global Data Protection Lead at Access Now, advocating for digital rights and privacy protections worldwide.
Gabrielle Robitaille
Digital Policy Manager at WFA
Gabrielle Robitaille is the Digital Policy Manager at the World Federation of Advertisers, focusing on digital policy issues affecting the advertising industry.
Gary Davis
Director, Privacy & Law Enforcement Requests at Apple
Gary Davis is the Director of Privacy & Law Enforcement Requests at Apple, managing privacy policies and responses to law enforcement requests.
James Sullivan
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services at U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
James Sullivan serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services at the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, focusing on services industries and their global competitiveness.
Jason Albert
Managing Director, Public Policy at Workday
Jason Albert is Managing Director of Public Policy at Workday, leading the company's worldwide government affairs engagement on tech policy issues, with over 20 years of experience in legal and policy work.
Jeremy Rollison
Director, EU Government Affairs at Microsoft Europe
Jeremy Rollison serves as Director of EU Government Affairs at Microsoft Europe, focusing on EU policy developments affecting the tech industry.
John Whittingdale
Minister of State for Media and Data at UK Government
John Whittingdale was appointed Minister of State for Media and Data in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on 14 February 2020. He previously served as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport from May 2015 until 14 July 2016 and has been the Conservative MP for Maldon since 1992.
Karen Melchior
Member at European Parliament
Karen Melchior is a Member of the European Parliament, actively participating in legislative processes related to data protection and privacy.
Laura Linkomies
Editor at Privacy Laws & Business
Laura Linkomies is the Editor of Privacy Laws & Business Reports, overseeing the editorial process and writing on legislative and management issues within privacy, data protection, and freedom of information.
Lorena Marciano
Legal Director, Global Data Strategy at Cisco
Lorena Marciano is the Legal Director for Global Data Strategy at Cisco, overseeing legal aspects of data strategy and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
Mathias Cellarius
Global Data Protection Officer & Head of Data Protection and Privacy at SAP
Mathias Cellarius serves as SAP's Global Data Protection Officer and Head of Data Protection and Privacy, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and overseeing privacy initiatives.
Olivier Micol
Head of Unit, Data Protection at DG Justice, European Commission
Olivier Micol leads the Data Protection unit in the European Commission's Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers, overseeing the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Law Enforcement Directive.
Peter Eberl
Deputy Head of Unit, Cybersecurity and Digital Privacy Policy at European Commission
Peter Eberl is Deputy Head of Unit for Cybersecurity and Digital Privacy Policy in the European Commission's DG CONNECT, working on legislative negotiations of the ePrivacy Regulation and implementation of the Network and Information Systems Directive.
Stephanie Bodoni
EU Legal News Correspondent at Bloomberg News
Stephanie Bodoni is the EU Legal News Correspondent at Bloomberg News, reporting on legal developments within the European Union.
Stéphanie Finck
Director, EMEA Government Affairs at Salesforce
Stéphanie Finck is the Director of EMEA Government Affairs at Salesforce, engaging with policymakers on issues related to data protection and digital policy.
Thomas Boué
Director General, Policy — EMEA at BSA | The Software Alliance
Thomas Boué oversees BSA | The Software Alliance's public policy activities in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, advising members on public policy and legal developments, particularly in security and privacy issues.
Timo Harakka
Minister of Transport and Communications at Republic of Finland
Timo Harakka is the Minister of Transport and Communications for the Republic of Finland, overseeing the country's transport and communication policies.
Věra Jourová
Vice President for Values and Transparency at European Commission
Věra Jourová is currently Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, dealing with democracy, rule of law, disinformation, and media pluralism. From 2014 to 2019, she served as EU Commissioner for Justice, Consumers, and Gender Equality.
William Malcolm
Director, Privacy Legal EMEA at Google
William Malcolm leads Google's international privacy legal function, managing teams across multiple regions and advising on compliance with data protection laws, including GDPR and international data transfers.
Wojciech Wiewiórowski
European Data Protection Supervisor at EDPS
Wojciech Wiewiórowski is the European Data Protection Supervisor, appointed by a joint decision of the European Parliament and the Council on 5 December 2019 for a term of five years. Previously, he served as Assistant European Data Protection Supervisor from 2014 to 2019 and as Inspector General for the Protection of Personal Data at the Polish Data Protection Authority.
Xavier Tracol
Senior Legal Officer at EUROJUST
Xavier Tracol is a Senior Legal Officer at EUROJUST, contributing to legal analyses and policies related to cross-border judicial cooperation in criminal matters.
Event Details
- Date
- December 2, 2020
- Location
- 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Data protection professionals, legal experts, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
- Attendees
- Over 250 participants each year.