24th Annual Data Protection Compliance Conference
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The UK's leading

3-day Data Protection Conference

  

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

  

London’s Largest Annual Data Protection Event

  

 

**FINAL PLACES REMAINING**

Demand for this year’s Conference is high and remaining places are limited. Book now to ensure your place

 

 

Keynote Address:

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ICO Support for Organisations in an Evolving Data Protection Landscape

 

Emily Keaney

Deputy Commissioner, Regulatory Policy, ICO


 
PDP's Data Protection Conference (now in its 24th year) explores the key developments, updated guidance and regulatory changes affecting organisations and privacy professionals  
 

 

Featuring Guest Speakers/Leaders from:

 

Conference Contributors

 

 

Key topics include:

  • UK Data Reform: Benefits for Your Organisation
  • Reconciling AI & GDPR Compliance 
  • Negotiating Data Protection & AI Clauses
  • Panel Discussion: Practical AI Implementation
  • How to Use Adtech in a Compliant Way
  • Joint Controller Situations: Understanding and Embracing Them
  • Right to Deletion: Navigating Digital Erasure
  • Biometric Technologies: How to Use
  • Children’s Data: New Key Considerations

and much more...

 
 
Brand new, exclusive venue
 
 
Taking place in a brand-new wing of London's iconic Minster Building, the venue will exclusively host PDP for the Speakers Presentations and Workshops
 
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Conference Agenda


Day 1 - Speakers Presentations (In-person)

Day 1 - Speakers Presentations (In-person)

Wednesday, 17th September 2025

 

**FINAL PLACES REMAINING**

 

 

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

 

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Bridget Treacy

 

Conference Chair

 

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

 


Keynote Address: 

Emily Keaney


ICO Support for Organisations in an Evolving Data Protection Landscape

 

Emily Keaney

Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Policy, Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

 

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Georgina Kon

Cyber Incidents - Lessons From the Front Line

 

Georgina Kon

Partner, Linklaters

 

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UK Data Reform – How Your Organisation Can Benefit From the Changes

 

Eleonor Duhs

Partner, Bates Wells

 

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Jamie Drucker

How to Use AdTech in a Compliant Way

 

Jamie Drucker

Partner, Bristows

 

 

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Duc Tran Joint Controller Relationships - Should We Be Doing More To Recognise and Embrace Them?

 

Duc Tran

Of Counsel, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

 

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Tim Hickman

Negotiating Data Protection & AI Clauses with Suppliers

 

Tim Hickman

Partner, White & Case

 

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Andrew Gaillie

What the New Data Laws Mean for Subject Access Requests

 

Andrew Gallie

Partner, VWV

 

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Leonie Power

Erasing the Digital Footprint - Navigating the Right to Deletion

 

Leonie Power

Partner, Fieldfisher

 

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Panel Discussion: Practical AI Implementation

 

Alison Ledger - Universities Superannuation Scheme

Elham Azarpay - National Gas

Dominic Hutchinson-Backer - Brightwell (BT Pension Scheme)

Karen Blackman - University of Sussex

Lawrence Serewicz - Durham County Council 

 

Organisations have different risk appetites for AI. Hear how experienced data protection practitioners are supporting their organisation’s AI ambitions. Using real-world examples our panel will illustrate pitfalls and successes of recent AI implementation projects.

 

 

Alison Ledger

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Ledger

 

Elham Azerpay

Elham Azarpay

 

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Dominic
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Karen Blackman

Karen Blackman

 

Lawrence Serewicz

Lawrence Serewicz

 

 

 

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Day 2 Workshops - In-person

 

Day 2 - Workshops (In-person)

Thursday, 18th September 2025

 

**FINAL PLACES REMAINING**

 

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

 

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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

 

Alice Wallbank

Senior Professional Support Lawyer, Shoosmiths

 

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 Kate Brimsted

 

Alice Wallbank

 

Workshop B - in-person

 

 

 

Use of Biometric Technologies & CCTV

 

Peter Given

Partner, DAC Beachcroft

 

Jade Kowalski

Partner, DAC Beachcroft

 

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Peter Given

 

Jade Kowalksi

 

Workshop C

 

Helping Employees Meet Their Data Protection Obligations

                    

Vicki Bowles

Partner & Barrister, Bevan Brittan

 

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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

 

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Andrew Kimble

Katie Simmonds

 

Workshop E

 

Individuals' Rights - Practical Risk-Based Compliance

 

Liz Fitzsimons

Partner, Eversheds Sutherland 

 

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Liz Fitzsimons

 

Workshop F

 

Children's Personal Data - the Additional Considerations

 

Claire Hall

Legal Director, VWV

 

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Claire Hall

 

 

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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

 

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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

 

Alice Wallbank

Senior Professional Support Lawyer, Shoosmiths

 

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Kate Brimsted

 

Alice Wallbank

 

 

Workshop B - Virtual

 

 

 

Use of Biometric Technologies & CCTV

 

Peter Given

Partner, DAC Beachcroft

 

Jade Kowalski

Partner, DAC Beachcroft

 

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Peter Given

 

Jade Kowalksi

 

Workshop C - Virtual

 

Helping Employees Meet Their Data Protection Obligations

                    

Vicki Bowles

Partner, Bevan Brittan

 

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 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

 

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Andrew Kimble

Katie Simmonds

 

Workshop E - Virtual

 

Individuals' Rights - Practical Risk-Based Compliance

 

Liz Fitzsimons

Partner, Eversheds Sutherland 

 

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Liz Fitzsimons

 

Workshop F - Virtual

 

Children's Personal Data - the Additional Considerations

 

Claire Hall

Legal Director, VWV

 

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Claire Hall

 

 

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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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Conference

Contributors

& Sponsors:

 

Bates Wells
Bevan Brittan
Bristows

DAC Beachcroft

Eversheds

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Shoosmiths

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White & Case

Womble Bond Dickinson

  


 

 

 

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