Navigate 2026: Digital Policy Leadership Summit
by International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Navigate 2026: Digital Policy Leadership Summit is a premier event co-hosted by the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). This summit convenes a select community of global leaders from industry, government, academia, and civil society to engage in critical conversations at the intersection of data, technology, and societal impact. Participants collaborate in interactive sessions to develop working policy concepts aimed at resolving tensions and fostering innovation, connection, and societal progress.
The summit's agenda features a range of breakout sessions addressing pressing topics such as privacy and AI governance challenges, data sovereignty, enforcement strategies, and policy pathways for agentic AI in both public and private sectors. Notable sessions include "Panic Meets Policy: Privacy and AI Governance Challenges in a Regulatory Rush," "Tariff Wars and Chip Wars, but What about 'Data Wars?'," and "The Billion Dollar Club: Enforcement Strategies and Risk Response." These discussions are led by esteemed experts and thought leaders in the field.
Attendees will have ample opportunities to network with international digital policy leaders, fostering connections that extend beyond the conference. The event is set in historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, utilizing venues such as The Music Hall, The Music Hall Lounge, and Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, all within walking distance of each other. This setting provides a conducive environment for both formal sessions and informal networking.
Navigate 2026 is designed for professionals involved in digital policy, privacy, AI governance, and related fields who are seeking to contribute to the development of real-world solutions that make technology work for humanity. By attending, participants will gain insights into emerging challenges and strategies, engage with top thought leaders, and collaborate on shaping the future of digital policy.
Speakers(37)
Alex Pascal
Executive Director at Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University
Alex Pascal is the Executive Director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University.
Amelia Vance
President at Public Interest Privacy Center
Amelia Vance is the President of the Public Interest Privacy Center and an Adjunct Professor at William & Mary Law School.
Ava Smithing
Advocacy and Operations Director at Young People's Alliance
Ava Smithing is the Advocacy and Operations Director at the Young People's Alliance.
Brian Hengesbaugh
Global Chair, Data and Cyber at Baker McKenzie
Brian Hengesbaugh is the Global Chair of Data and Cyber at Baker McKenzie, holding a CIPP/US certification.
Clarence Okoh
Senior Attorney for Civil Rights and Technology at TechTonic Justice
Clarence Okoh is the Senior Attorney for Civil Rights and Technology at TechTonic Justice.
D. Graham Burnett
Henry Charles Lea Professor of History at Princeton University
D. Graham Burnett is the Henry Charles Lea Professor of History at Princeton University.
Daniel Dobrygowski
Senior Counsel at Sophos
Daniel Dobrygowski is Senior Counsel at Sophos and former Head of Governance and Trust at the World Economic Forum, holding a CIPP/US certification.
Drew Olsen
Vice-Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Copyright Board of Canada
Drew Olsen serves as the Vice-Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Copyright Board of Canada.
Gary Gensler
Professor of the Practice of Global Economic and Management, Finance at MIT Sloan School of Management
Gary Gensler is a Professor of the Practice of Global Economic and Management, Finance at MIT Sloan School of Management and former Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Greg Epstein
Humanist Chaplain, Affiliate at Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Greg Epstein serves as the Humanist Chaplain and Affiliate at both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Haksoo Ko
Professor at Seoul National University School of Law
Haksoo Ko is a Professor at Seoul National University School of Law and former Chair of the Personal Information Protection Commission in the Republic of Korea.
Heather Domin
Vice President, Head of Office of Responsible AI and Governance at HCLTech
Heather Domin is Vice President and Head of the Office of Responsible AI and Governance at HCLTech, holding an AIGP certification.
J. Trevor Hughes
President and CEO at IAPP
J. Trevor Hughes is the President and CEO of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
Jacqueline Acker
Deputy Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer at Central Intelligence Agency
Jacqueline Acker is the Deputy Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency, holding certifications including AIGP, CIPP/US, and CIPM.
Jake Sullivan
Kissinger Professor of the Practice of Statecraft and World Order at Harvard Kennedy School
Jake Sullivan is the Kissinger Professor of the Practice of Statecraft and World Order at Harvard Kennedy School and former U.S. National Security Advisor.
Jessica Gan Lee
Associate General Counsel, Head of Privacy Legal at OpenAI
Jessica Gan Lee is the Associate General Counsel and Head of Privacy Legal at OpenAI.
Joe Jones
Research and Insights Director at IAPP
Joe Jones is the Research and Insights Director at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
John Evans
Digital Services Commissioner at Coimisin na Me00n
John Evans is the Digital Services Commissioner at Coimisi00n na Me00n.
Jonathan Zittrain
Professor at Harvard Law School
Jonathan Zittrain is a Professor at Harvard Law School and Co-founder and Faculty Director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University.
Julie Owono
Executive Director at Internet Sans Fronti00res
Julie Owono is the Executive Director of Internet Sans Fronti00res and an Affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University.
Kate Jones
Chief Executive Officer at Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum
Kate Jones is the Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum.
Klaus Mcller
President at Federal Network Agency, Germany
Klaus Mcller is the President of the Federal Network Agency in Germany.
Klaus M00ller
President at Federal Network Agency, Germany
Klaus M00ller is the President of the Federal Network Agency in Germany.
Lara Liss
Chief Privacy and Data Trust Officer at GE HealthCare
Lara Liss is the Chief Privacy and Data Trust Officer at GE HealthCare.
Lesley Weaver
Partner at Stranch Jennings & Garvey
Lesley Weaver is a Partner at Stranch Jennings & Garvey.
Maitreya Shah
Technology Policy Director at AAPD
Maitreya Shah is the Technology Policy Director at the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).
Maneesha Mithal
Partner, Privacy and Cybersecurity at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Maneesha Mithal is a Partner specializing in Privacy and Cybersecurity at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
Mark Scott
Founder, Digital Politics; Senior Resident Fellow at Atlantic Council
Mark Scott is the Founder of Digital Politics and a Senior Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council.
Mike Jackson
General Manager, Associate General Counsel, Office of Responsible AI at Microsoft
Mike Jackson is the General Manager and Associate General Counsel in the Office of Responsible AI at Microsoft.
Nichole Rocha
Principal, Tech Policy at Rocha Public Affairs
Nichole Rocha is the Principal of Tech Policy at Rocha Public Affairs.
Rob Sherman
Vice President, Policy and Deputy Chief Privacy Officer at Meta
Rob Sherman is the Vice President of Policy and Deputy Chief Privacy Officer at Meta.
Sean Seyer
Author, Associate Professor, History of Technology, Aviation History at University of Kansas
Sean Seyer is an Author and Associate Professor specializing in the History of Technology and Aviation History at the University of Kansas.
ShanShan Pa
Head of AI and Data Governance at GlobalLogic
ShanShan Pa is the Head of AI and Data Governance at GlobalLogic, holding certifications including CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, and FIP.
Suraj Srinivasan
Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School
Suraj Srinivasan is the Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School.
Tyler Bridegan
Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson
Tyler Bridegan is a Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson and former Director of Privacy and Tech Enforcement at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, holding certifications including CIPP/E, CIPP/US, and CIPM.
Urs Gasser
Dean, Professor of Public Policy, Governance, and Innovative Technology at Technical University of Munich
Urs Gasser is the Dean and Professor of Public Policy, Governance, and Innovative Technology at the Technical University of Munich.
William Malcolm
Executive Director of Regulatory Risk and Innovation at U.K. Information Commissioner's Office
William Malcolm is the Executive Director of Regulatory Risk and Innovation at the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office.
Event Details
- Date
- June 24-25, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Portsmouth, United States
- The Music Hall, The Music Hall Lounge, Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club
- Pricing
- From $1,995
- Audience
- Professionals involved in digital policy, privacy, AI governance, and related fields.
- CLE Credits
- 8 CPEs