24th Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference
Day 1 - Speakers Presentations day-2-button Day 3

 

LIMITED OFFER:

10% Early-bird discount available until Monday, 7th April 2025 - Find out more >

 

 

The UK's leading

3-day Data Protection Conference

 

 

** Brand new, exclusive venue **

 

 

Join us in the heart of the City of London for PDP's 24th Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference

 

Taking place in a brand-new wing of London's iconic Minster Building, the venue will exclusively host PDP for the Day 1 Speakers Presentations and the Day 2 Workshops

 

**London’s Largest Annual Data Protection Event**

 

New Conference Venue for 2025

 

KEY TOPICS INCLUDE
 
Reconciling AI & the GDPR
 
Biometrics & CCTV
 
UK's Data Reforms - Practical Implications
 
Individuals' Rights - The Latest
 
Children's Data
 
Helping Colleagues Meet their Data Protection Obligations

And much more

FEATURING SPEAKERS FROM:

 

Beven Brittan , Bristows, DAC Beachcroft, Eversheds Sutherland, Shoosmiths, VWV, Womble Bond Dickinson... and many more to be announced shortly!

 

Join us for PDP's Data Protection Conference (now in its 24th year) as we explore the key developments, updated guidance and regulatory changes affecting organisations and privacy professionals.
 
  
 
Conference Agenda


Day 1 - Speakers Presentations (In-person)

Day 1 - Speakers Presentations (In-person)

Wednesday, 17th September 2025

 

The Speakers Presentations are hosted live at the Conference Hall at the Minster Building, City of London

 

 

         PRESENTATION TOPICS COMING SOON


 

Bridget Treacy

 

 

The Conference is chaired by internationally-renowned Privacy Expert, Bridget Treacy

 

 
 

Day 2 Workshops - In-person

 

Day 2 - Workshops (In-person)

Thursday, 18th September 2025

 

The Day 2 Workshops take place on an in-person basis in the Minster Building, City of London

 

Morning Workshops (select one from the following):

 

 

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Top 10 Practical Impacts of the UK's Data Protection Reforms

 

Kate Brimsted

Partner, Shoosmiths

 

 

 


Kate Brimsted

 

Workshop B - in-person

 

 

 

Use of Biometric Technologies & CCTV

 

Peter Given

Partner, DAC Beachcroft

 

Jade Kowalski

Partner, DAC Beachcroft

 

 

Peter Given

 

Jade Kowalksi

 

Workshop C

 

Helping Employees Meet Their Data Protection Obligations

                    

Vicki Bowles

Partner & Barrister, Bevan Brittan

 

Vicki Bowles

 

Afternoon Workshops (select one from the following):

 

Workshop D

 

Reconciling AI Compliance with the GDPR

 

Andrew Kimble

Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson

 

Katie Simmonds

Managing Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson


Andrew Kimble

Katie Simmonds

 

Workshop E

 

Individuals' Rights - Practical Risk-Based Compliance

 

Liz Fitzsimons

Partner, Eversheds Sutherland 

 

Liz Fitzsimons

 

Workshop F

 

Children's Personal Data - the Additional Considerations

 

Claire Hall

Legal Director, VWV

 

Claire Hall

 

 

READ OUTLINE OF EACH WORKSHOP >


Day 3 Workshops - Virtual (Teams)

 

Day 3 - Workshops (via Teams)

Friday, 19th September 2025

 

The Day 3 Workshops take place on an virtual basis via Microsoft Teams, mirroring the same content and interaction as Day 2

 

Morning Workshops (select one from the following)


 

 

Workshop A - Virtual

 

 

 

Top 10 Practical Impacts of the UK's Data Protection Reforms

 

Kate Brimsted

Partner, Shoosmiths

 

 

 


Kate Brimsted

 

Workshop B - Virtual

 

 

 

Use of Biometric Technologies & CCTV

 

Peter Given

Partner, DAC Beachcroft

 

Jade Kowalski

Partner, DAC Beachcroft

 

 

 

Peter Given

 

Jade Kowalksi

 

Workshop C - Virtual

 

Helping Employees Meet Their Data Protection Obligations

                    

Vicki Bowles

Partner, Bevan Brittan

 

 

 

 

Vicki Bowles

 

Afternoon Workshops (select one from the following):

 

Workshop D - Virtual

 

Reconciling AI Compliance with the GDPR

 

Andrew Kimble

Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson

 

Katie Simmonds

Managing Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson


Andrew Kimble

Katie Simmonds

 

Workshop E - Virtual

 

Individuals' Rights - Practical Risk-Based Compliance

 

Liz Fitzsimons

Partner, Eversheds Sutherland 

 

Liz Fitzsimons

 

Workshop F - Virtual

 

Children's Personal Data - the Additional Considerations

 

Claire Hall

Legal Director, VWV

 

Claire Hall

 

 

READ OUTLINE OF EACH WORKSHOP >

 
 

 

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What's included at each Day of the Conference? 

 

Day 1 - Speakers Presentations (In-person)

  • conference-networkingJoin us for a networking breakfast from 8.45am - 9.30am
  • Ask questions to Speakers face to face (roving mics during question times)
  • A hot lunch is provided and complimentary refreshments are available throughout the day
  • Professionally-printed, wire-bound booklets of the Presentation slides are provided
  • Delegates are invited to a complimentary drinks and canapes reception from 5pm on Day 1
  • Complimentary PDP Merchandise (tote bags, bottles, pens, and much more)

 

Day 2 - Workshops (In-person)

  • In-Person WorkshopsJoin us for a networking breakfast from 8.45am - 9.30am 
  • Delegates are encouraged to ask questions throughout the day
  • A hot lunch is provided and complimentary refreshments are available throughout the day
  • Professionally-printed, wire-bound booklets of the workshops materials are provided
  • Complimentary PDP Merchandise (tote bags, bottles, pens, and much more)

 

Day 3 Workshops (virtual via Teams)

  • Day 3 Virtual WorkshopsAttend virtually from the comfort of home or the office
  • Day 3 Workshops mirror the same interaction as the in-person Workshops (including time for questions) through the use of breakout rooms and polls
  • Digital copies of Workshop materials included for delegates' chosen sessions

 

 


 

Attendance Passes available:

 

3 Day Attendance PLATINUM Pass
2 Day Attendance
PREMIUM Pass
1 Day Attendance
1-DAY GENERAL Pass (Speakers)
1 Day Attendance
1-DAY GENERAL Pass (Workshops)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DAC Beachcroft

  

Eversheds Sutherland

  

 

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Conference
Testimonials

 

 

“Excellent!”
Simon Hall
IBM


“The updates on existing subjects were particularly useful.”
David Pickersgill
Johnson & Johnson


“The networking opportunities were very good. Very useful. Will attend again.”
John Pendleton
Old Mutual


“Speakers delivered good insights into various aspects of the GDPR”
Paul Woods
Government Legal Department


“Very informative and well executed conference”
Claire Robson
Kent & Medway NHS Trust


“The hotel facilities were excellent”
Andrew Dyke
Operation Mobilisation


“An interesting day packed with a plethora of useful materials. The conference never disappoints with the quality of speakers, providing insightful and pragmatic views and interpretations.”
Stephanie Allen
Shop Direct Group


“Very enjoyable day! Well worth attendance. Very good speakers.”
Sarah Rudge
OFQUAL


“All the sessions were informative and well presented. Very enjoyable!”
Fiona Cadger
Standard Life Aberdeen PLC


“Great conference with diverse topics”
Sara Ewen
Ashurst


“The presentations were excellent and thought provoking”
Catherine Bowen-Walker
Close Brothers


“A very well put together and well run conference”
Helen Worthington
Jerrold Holdings


“This conference cannot be improved. Excellent!”
Caroline Mair
Registers of Scotland


“A very useful and well organised conference”
Alistair Browne
British Council


“Very useful, practical and thought provoking”
Ben Moreland
LV=


“I'm extremely impressed by the quality of speakers and content covered. An excellent balance of public and private sectors”
Julie Hinault
States of Jersey Taxes Office


“The mix of speakers meant that a lot of ground was covered effectively.”
Karen Russell
British Arab Commercial Bank


“As usual the Conference was very well organised”
Paul Byrne
British Airways


“Excellent”
Greg Steel
Confused.com


“The conference content was excellent and thought provoking”
Kim Walker
Royal Air Force


“A very helpful conference. Took away some good ideas.”
Lesley Richardson
Financial Conduct Authority


“I found all the presentations very useful. The discussion panel was excellent... thoroughly enjoyed this conference and would not hesitate on coming back”
Scott McFarlane
National Trust for Scotland


“Good variety of relevant topics discussed throughout the day.  Speakers were engaging!”
Ellis Bryant
Saga Plc


“Great to see so many different sectors represented. Well organised!”
Jane Davy
University of Southampton


“Overall, an excellent, informative and useful day. Well worth attending"”
Colin Cluney
Department of Finance and Personnel


“All fantastic”
Leslie Waghorn
Virgin Media


“Another excellent year - very current and topical"
Stuart Gittings
Eli Lilly and Co.


“A very useful conference, a good broad range of speakers that were able to give practical advice"
David Mayers
Lisburn City Council


“All topics very relevant – most particularly the bits about social networking and security breaches.”
Jackie Evans
South Wales Fire & Rescue


“Once again a great conference, which gives me plenty to think about and implement!”
Kevin Giles
Glasgow Housing Association


“Very useful conference”
Alan White
Pitney Bowes


“Excellent. A well run event.”
David Higginson
ING Direct


“Great venue, superbly organised, very professional.”
Julie Barclay
Gambro Lundia


“Another excellent conference.”
Lynn Young
British Library


“Excellent venue, delegate packs and catering. Very focussed, practical and relevant.”
Albert Chan
Greater London Authority