The IAPP ANZ Summit 2025 is a premier conference organized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), dedicated to advancing the field of privacy, AI governance, and digital responsibility. Scheduled for December 2-3, 2025, in Sydney, Australia, this event brings together professionals from various sectors to discuss and address the evolving challenges in data protection and privacy.
The summit will cover a wide range of topics, including the latest developments in privacy laws, AI governance frameworks, and strategies for managing digital risks. Attendees can expect in-depth sessions on compliance requirements, emerging technologies, and best practices for safeguarding personal information in an increasingly digital world.
In addition to the main conference, the IAPP offers a two-day training course on December 4-5, focusing on the AI Governance Professional certification. This training provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of AI governance and its intersection with privacy.
The event is ideal for privacy professionals, legal experts, compliance officers, and anyone involved in data protection and AI governance. It offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders, enhance professional skills, and network with peers committed to advancing privacy and data protection standards.
Speakers(50)
Alexander M. White
Privacy Commissioner at Office of the Information Commissioner, Queensland
Anna Gamvros
Partner, Privacy and Cybersecurity Lead, Asia-Pacific at A&O Shearman
Anna Johnston
Director at Helios Salinger
Annan Boag
General Manager, Regulatory Action at Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Annelies Moens
Information Commissioner at Office of the Information Commissioner, Western Australia
Ben Gilbert
Head of Legal at Microsoft ANZ
Blair Hasforth
Country Manager JANZ at OneTrust
Brendan Irvine
Regional Manager at BigID
Cameron Ball
Chief Privacy Officer at Cochlear
Cheri-Lee Atkinson
Senior Legal Advisor, Governance and Legal at Waikato-Tainui
Chris Brinkworth
Managing Partner at Civic Data
Daimhin Warner
Country Leader, New Zealand, IAPP; Principal and Director at Simply Privacy
Dominic Paulger
Deputy Director, Asia-Pacific at Future of Privacy Forum
Elizabeth Tydd
Australian Information Commissioner at Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Elizabeth Tydd is the Australian Information Commissioner, responsible for setting the strategic direction of the independent national regulator for privacy and freedom of information.
Eunice Lim
Director, Corporate Affairs, Asia-Pacific at Workday
Frith Tweedie
Principal and Director at Simply Privacy
Greer Harris
Group Chief Privacy Officer at Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Gregory Holden
Governance and Strategy Manager at CSIRO
Gwendoline Keel
General Manager, Governance and Legal at Waikato-Tainui
Isabella Newell
Global Head of Regulatory Strategy for Emerging Technology Legal at UBS
J. Trevor Hughes
President and CEO at IAPP
J. Trevor Hughes is the president and CEO of the IAPP, the professional home for privacy, AI governance, and digital responsibility globally. He is widely recognized as a leading digital policy expert on the global stage.
Jhin Chiu
Special Counsel, Corporate Affairs, Risk and Legal at Telstra
John Selby
Principal Consultant, Founder at Datascry
Jordan Wilson-Otto
Principal and Responsible AI Practice Lead at ElevenM
Kate Bower
Director, Privacy Reform Implementation at Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Keith Eyre
Executive Manager, Privacy at Westpac
Kiley Seymour
Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Behaviour at University of Technology Sydney
Kris Brown
Executive Vice President of Partner & Solution Engineering at RecordPoint
Lauren Perry
Responsible Technology Policy Specialist at UTS Human Technology Institute
Lauren Solomon
Special Advisor, Governance Practice at National AI Centre
Lizzie O'Shea
Founder, Chair at Digital Rights Watch
Lorraine Finlay
Human Rights Commissioner at Australian Human Rights Commission
Lucy Mannering
Partner, National Privacy Lead at Deloitte Australia
Megan Knight
Chief Privacy Officer at Chemist Warehouse Retail Group
Melanie Marks
Director at ElevenM
Michael Webster
Privacy Commissioner at Office of the Privacy Commissioner, New Zealand
Michael Webster is the Privacy Commissioner for New Zealand, focusing on developing and promoting a culture in which personal information is respected and protected.
Natalie Le
Director, Investigations, Regulatory Action Division at Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Olga Ganopolsky
General Counsel, Privacy and Data at Macquarie Group
Peter Leonard
Principal and Director at Data Synergies
Rebecca Holdsworth
Head of Privacy and Responsible AI at One New Zealand
Sally Cripps
Director, Technology and Professor at Human Technology Institute, University of Technology Sydney
Sally Cripps is an internationally renowned scholar and leader in Bayesian Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. She focuses on developing new foundational methods in AI to address global challenges.
Sarah Auva'a
Lead Digital Trust Partner at Spark New Zealand
Sarah Carney
National Chief Technology Officer, ANZ at Microsoft
Sarah Hosey
General Manager, Responsible AI at NBN
Sarah Waladan
Head of Regulatory and Advocacy at ADMA
Sonia Minutillo
Privacy Commissioner at Information and Privacy Commission, New South Wales
Sophie Farthing
Head, Policy Lab, Human Technology Institute at University of Technology Sydney
Tim de Sousa
Managing Director, Technology, Privacy, Information Governance and Tech Ethics at FTI Consulting
Warwick Calkin
Executive General Manager, Technology and Services at Navitas
Willem Balfoort
Head, International Privacy at Stripe
Event Details
- Date
- December 2-3, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia
- Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Privacy professionals, legal experts, compliance officers, and individuals involved in data protection and AI governance.
- CLE Credits
- We do not apply for MCLE credits for our international events, but you can use the certificate of attendance that will be emailed to you after the event to self-submit to your licensure(s).