IAPP Data Protection Intensive: UK 2026
by International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
The IAPP Data Protection Intensive: UK 2026 is a premier conference dedicated to privacy, artificial intelligence governance, and cybersecurity law. Organized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), this event offers professionals a platform to gain insights from a UK perspective on global developments in data protection and digital responsibility.
The conference agenda features keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and workshops covering critical topics such as the Data Use and Access Act 2025, AI sandboxes, age assurance, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity regulations. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders and experts discussing the latest trends and challenges in the field.
In addition to educational sessions, the event provides ample networking opportunities, including receptions and meetups, allowing participants to connect with peers and industry leaders. An exhibit hall will showcase over 20 exhibitors, offering insights into the latest products and services in data protection and privacy.
This conference is ideal for professionals in privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity law seeking to enhance their knowledge, stay updated on regulatory changes, and expand their professional network within the UK and beyond.
Speakers(81)
Abhishek Tiwari
Associate Director, Data Privacy at PwC India
Abhishek Tiwari is an associate director specializing in data privacy at PwC India.
Airlie Hilliard
Research Lead, Policy and Governance at Holistic AI
Airlie Hilliard leads research in policy and governance at Holistic AI.
Alex Press
Data Protection Officer at Domino's Pizza UK and Ireland
Alex Press is the Data Protection Officer at Domino's Pizza UK and Ireland.
Ali Vaziri
Partner at Lewis Silkin
Ali Vaziri is a partner at Lewis Silkin, specializing in privacy law.
Angelica Gutierrez Navarro
Data Privacy Manager at PepsiCo
Angelica Gutierrez Navarro is a Data Privacy Manager at PepsiCo.
Antti V h -Sipil
Director, Product Security at Wolt
Antti V h -Sipil is the Director of Product Security at Wolt.
Anusha Gilley
Executive Director, Privacy Office Engineering at Goldman Sachs
Anusha Gilley leads privacy office engineering at Goldman Sachs.
Barbara Li
Partner at Reed Smith
Barbara Li is a partner at Reed Smith, specializing in data protection law.
Bojana Bellamy
President at Centre for Information Policy Leadership
Bojana Bellamy is the president of the Centre for Information Policy Leadership, focusing on global privacy and data policy.
Carlos Pereira
Global Chief Privacy Officer at Willis Towers Watson
Carlos Pereira is the Global Chief Privacy Officer at Willis Towers Watson.
Carola Reinth
Associate Legal Counsel for EU Affairs at Google
Carola Reinth handles EU legal affairs at Google.
Caroline Goulding
Data Protection Officer and DMA Compliance Officer at TikTok
Caroline Goulding manages data protection and DMA compliance at TikTok.
Charmian Aw
Partner at Hogan Lovells
Charmian Aw is a partner at Hogan Lovells, focusing on privacy and data protection law.
Christopher Chew
Technical Leader, Office of the CTO at Cisco
Christopher Chew is a technical leader in the Office of the CTO at Cisco, focusing on privacy and data protection.
Daisy Godfrey
Head of Legal, Group, Digital and Data Protection at Aviva
Daisy Godfrey oversees legal matters related to digital and data protection at Aviva.
Eden Tayyip
PETs and Emerging Technologies Fellow at Centre for Information Policy Leadership
Eden Tayyip is a fellow focusing on PETs and emerging technologies at the Centre for Information Policy Leadership.
Eleanor Hobson
Partner at Kemp IT Law
Eleanor Hobson is a partner at Kemp IT Law, focusing on data protection.
Emma Bate
Director of Legal Services at U.K. Information Commissioner's Office
Emma Bate directs legal services at the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office.
Etienne De Burgh
Office of the CISO at Google Cloud
Etienne De Burgh works in the Office of the CISO at Google Cloud, focusing on security and privacy.
Evelien Visser
Group Data Privacy Senior Legal Counsel at Shell
Evelien Visser is the Group Data Privacy Senior Legal Counsel at Shell.
Fedelma Good
Managing Director at Best Practice Privacy
Fedelma Good is the Managing Director at Best Practice Privacy.
Francesca Blythe
Partner at Sidley Austin
Francesca Blythe is a partner at Sidley Austin, specializing in privacy and data protection law.
Gabriela Mercuri
Managing Director at SCOPE Europe
Gabriela Mercuri is the Managing Director at SCOPE Europe.
Giovanna Fragala
Legal Counsel, Privacy and AI Specialist at RCS Media Group
Giovanna Fragala specializes in privacy and AI legal matters at RCS Media Group.
Grainne Ni Ghuidhir
Lead Privacy Council Europe at TikTok
Grainne Ni Ghuidhir leads privacy counsel for Europe at TikTok.
Holly Jubb
Senior Cyber Security Manager at Gatwick Airport
Holly Jubb manages cybersecurity at Gatwick Airport.
Iain Drennan
Executive Director at WeProtect Global Alliance
Iain Drennan serves as the Executive Director at WeProtect Global Alliance.
Ian Hulme
Director, Regulatory Assurance at U.K. Information Commissioner's Office
Ian Hulme oversees regulatory assurance at the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office.
Iiris Kivikari
Partner, Head of IP, Media and AI at Dittmar & Indrenius
Iiris Kivikari leads IP, media, and AI practices at Dittmar & Indrenius.
Isabella Sorby
Privacy Counsel at Bloomberg
Isabella Sorby is a privacy counsel at Bloomberg.
James Finlayson
Data Protection Officer at Virgin Media O2
James Finlayson is the Data Protection Officer at Virgin Media O2.
James Wong
Lawyer at Clifford Chance
James Wong is a lawyer at Clifford Chance, specializing in privacy law.
Jane Finlayson-Brown
Partner at A&O Shearman
Jane Finlayson-Brown is a partner at A&O Shearman, specializing in data protection law.
Jane Smith
Field Chief Data and AI Officer at ThoughtSpot
Jane Smith is the Field Chief Data and AI Officer at ThoughtSpot.
Jas Johal
Senior Director, AI, Data and Privacy at Alvarez & Marsal
Jas Johal leads AI, data, and privacy initiatives at Alvarez & Marsal.
Jasmien Csr
Senior Managing Counsel, Privacy, AI and Data Responsibility at Mastercard
Jasmien Csr manages privacy, AI, and data responsibility legal matters at Mastercard.
Jelena De Lannoy
EMEA Privacy Officer at Cisco
Jelena De Lannoy oversees privacy matters for EMEA at Cisco.
Jennifer Dolan
Deputy Commissioner, Head of Inter-Regulatory Affairs at Data Protection Commission Ireland
Jennifer Dolan is the Deputy Commissioner and Head of Inter-Regulatory Affairs at the Data Protection Commission Ireland.
Jessica Rusu
Chief Data, Intelligence and Information Officer at Financial Conduct Authority
Jessica Rusu is the Chief Data, Intelligence and Information Officer at the Financial Conduct Authority.
Jo Copping
Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Head of EMEA Privacy at Salesforce
Jo Copping leads EMEA privacy legal matters at Salesforce.
Joe Jones
Research and Insights Director at IAPP
Joe Jones directs research and insights at the IAPP.
John Bowman
AI Ethics Market Strategy Lead at IBM
John Bowman leads AI ethics market strategy at IBM.
John Edwards
Information Commissioner at U.K. Information Commissioner's Office
John Edwards serves as the U.K. Information Commissioner, overseeing data protection and privacy regulations.
Jonathan Dunne
Director, Regulatory Affairs, Privacy at Google
Jonathan Dunne directs regulatory affairs and privacy at Google.
Julia Bonder-Le Berre
Head of Global Privacy at Iron Mountain
Julia Bonder-Le Berre oversees global privacy strategies at Iron Mountain.
Kate Jones
Chief Executive Officer at Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum
Kate Jones is the CEO of the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum.
Katie Hewson
Partner, Head of Data Protection at Stephenson Harwood LLP
Katie Hewson is a partner and head of data protection at Stephenson Harwood LLP.
Lorenzo Iobbi Honorati
Group Data Protection Officer at Morgan Stanley
Lorenzo Iobbi Honorati is the Group Data Protection Officer at Morgan Stanley.
Marco Moragn
Senior Public Policy Manager at Workday
Marco Moragn manages public policy at Workday.
Mary Beard
Professor of Classics and Ancient Literature at Royal Academy of Arts
Mary Beard is a renowned classicist and author, known for her work on Roman history and culture.
Miriam H. Wugmeister
Partner at Morrison & Foerster
Miriam H. Wugmeister is a partner at Morrison & Foerster, specializing in privacy law.
Monika Tomczak-G rlikowska
Group Head of Privacy, Digital and Regulatory at Prosus and Naspers
Monika Tomczak-G rlikowska leads privacy, digital, and regulatory matters at Prosus and Naspers.
Monisha Varadan
EMEA Privacy Lead, Privacy Safety Security Engineering at Google
Monisha Varadan leads EMEA privacy for privacy safety security engineering at Google.
Natascha Gerlach
Director of Privacy and Data Policy at Centre for Information Policy Leadership
Natascha Gerlach directs privacy and data policy at the Centre for Information Policy Leadership.
Natasha McAllister
Privacy and InfoSec SME at Cognizant
Natasha McAllister is a privacy and information security subject matter expert at Cognizant.
Nathalie Barrera
Director, Privacy EMEA at Palo Alto Networks
Nathalie Barrera leads privacy initiatives for EMEA at Palo Alto Networks.
Nils Hullen
Program Director Global AI, Privacy and Data Regulation at IBM
Nils Hullen directs global AI, privacy, and data regulation programs at IBM.
Olivia Savage
Principal Lawyer, Consumer Data at BT Group
Olivia Savage is a principal lawyer focusing on consumer data at BT Group.
Owen Rowland
Deputy Director, Head of Data Protection Policy at U.K. Department for Science, Information and Technology
Owen Rowland leads data protection policy at the U.K. Department for Science, Information and Technology.
Paul Comerford
Principal Technology Policy Adviser at U.K. Information Commissioner's Office
Paul Comerford advises on technology policy at the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office.
Paul Foster
Deputy Director, Head of the National Cyber Crime Unit at UK National Crime Agency
Paul Foster leads the National Cyber Crime Unit at the UK National Crime Agency.
Philipp Raether
Chief Privacy and AI Trust Officer at Allianz
Philipp Raether oversees privacy and AI trust at Allianz.
Pilar Arzuaga
Senior Associate, Data Protection, AI and Cybersecurity at McDermott Will & Emery
Pilar Arzuaga specializes in data protection, AI, and cybersecurity law at McDermott Will & Emery.
Rebecca Cousin
Senior Consultant at Slaughter and May
Rebecca Cousin is a senior consultant at Slaughter and May, specializing in privacy law.
Ronen Cohen
Vice President for Strategy and UK Commercial Lead at Duality Technologies
Ronen Cohen leads strategy and UK commercial operations at Duality Technologies.
Samuel Barnes
Data Protection Officer, Senior Legal Director at PepsiCo
Samuel Barnes manages data protection and legal affairs at PepsiCo.
Sandra Wachter
Professor of Technology and Regulation at University of Oxford
Sandra Wachter is a professor focusing on technology and regulation at the University of Oxford.
Sarah Phenix
Head of Data Governance at Munich Re Specialty
Sarah Phenix oversees data governance at Munich Re Specialty.
Sinead Connolly
Senior Privacy Lawyer at J.P. Morgan
Sinead Connolly is a senior privacy lawyer at J.P. Morgan.
Sofia Calado
Associate General Counsel, Director Privacy and AI at Cloudflare
Sofia Calado directs privacy and AI legal matters at Cloudflare.
Stephen Almond
Vice President of Policy and Consulting at Centre for Information Policy Leadership
Stephen Almond leads policy and consulting initiatives at the Centre for Information Policy Leadership.
Steve Wood
Special Advisor, Allen & Overy; Director at PrivacyX Consulting
Steve Wood is a special advisor at Allen & Overy and director at PrivacyX Consulting.
Steve Wright
Founder and Chairman at PICCASO
Steve Wright is the founder and chairman of PICCASO.
Sunny Athwal
Chief Privacy Officer at HCL Technologies
Sunny Athwal oversees privacy strategies and compliance at HCL Technologies.
Teena Lee
Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at News Corporation
Teena Lee oversees privacy and legal matters at News Corporation.
Teodora Pimpireva Tapping
Global Head of Privacy at Bumble
Teodora Pimpireva Tapping leads global privacy at Bumble.
Thomas Nietsch
Partner, Tech and Privacy Law at K&L Gates
Thomas Nietsch is a partner at K&L Gates, focusing on tech and privacy law.
Tiffany Jenkins
Author, Journalist, Historian, Broadcaster
Tiffany Jenkins is a cultural historian and author, exploring themes of privacy and society.
Tim Hickman
Partner, Head of Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity at White & Case
Tim Hickman leads data, privacy, and cybersecurity practices at White & Case.
Todd Hemmen
Chief for the Cyber Division's Technical Analytics and Operations at US FBI
Todd Hemmen leads technical analytics and operations in the Cyber Division at the US FBI.
William Malcolm
Executive Director of Regulatory Risk and Innovation at U.K. Information Commissioner's Office
William Malcolm directs regulatory risk and innovation at the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office.
Event Details
- Date
- February 25-26, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- Convene 133 Houndsditch
- Pricing
- £1,145 - £1,445
- Audience
- Professionals in privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity law
- CLE Credits
- 12 CPEs for the conference; 3 CPEs per half-day workshop; 13 CPEs per training class
- Attendees
- Over 600 attendees