21st Annual Data Protection Practical Compliance Conference
**15% Early-bird discount available for a limited time**

 

 

Ireland's leading 2-day Data Protection Conference

  

 
This year's topics so far include:
 
AI Adoption, AI & Data Protection, The Latest on Cybersecurity Threats, EU Omnibus & Digital Engagement, Controllers, Processors and Contracts... and much more to come

 
 
PDP Conference
 
 
Join us in the heart of Dublin City Centre for PDP's Data Protection Conference (now in its 21st year) which brings together leading voices in data protection for a two-day event of thought-provoking discussions, practical workshops, and vital networking opportunities
 
Day 1 Speaker Presentations Day 2 - Workshops
 
 
 
 

 

Conference Agenda

 

Speakers Presentations Day

 

Day 1 - Speakers Presentations (In-person)

Thursday, 12th November 2026

 

Hear from a range of expert speakers as they explore the future of data protection, AI innovation, and compliance challenges

 

 

Data Protection Commission


Keynote Address 

 

Data Protection Commission

 

 

 

Paul Lavery


Conference Chair

 

Paul Lavery

Partner, McCann FitzGerald

 

 

 Full Day 1 Speakers Presentation Line-Up to be announced shortly...

 

 

 

Day 2 Workshops 


Day 2 - Workshops (In-person)

Friday, 13th November 2026

 

Dive deeper into the key issues shaping data protection, privacy, and compliance in a dedicated day of interactive workshops. These hands-on sessions offer practical guidance, real-world case studies, and expert-led discussions 

 

 

Morning Workshops (select one from the following):

  

Workshop A

 

 

AI Adoption in Practice                             

Dr. Barry Scannell

Partner, William Fry

 

 

Read Workshop Overview >

 

 

 

  

 

Barry Scannell

 

Workshop B

 

 

 

Who's Who in Data Protection: Controllers, Processors and Contractual Controls

 

Ruth Hughes

Partner, McCann FitzGerald

 

Read Workshop Overview >

 

 

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Afternoon Workshops (select one from the following):

 

Workshop C

 

Cyber and Information Security - In Practice   

 

Ricky Kelly

Partner, RDJ

 

Jennifer Noctor

Partner, RDJ


 

Read Workshop Overview >

 

Ricky Kelly

 Jennifer Noctor

 

  

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EU Omnibus: The New Rules of Digital Engagement   

 

Susan Walsh

Legal Director, EY Law

 

Read Workshop Overview >

 

 

Susan Walsh

 

 

  

Read Full Overview of ALL Workshops >

  

 

 



 

  

 

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
  • Complimentary PDP Merchandise (tote bags, bottles, pens, and much more) 

 

Day 2 - Workshops (In-person) 

  • Conference WorkshopsJoin us for a networking breakfast from 8.30am - 9.00am 
  • Delegates can discuss the issues raised in the Workshops with other privacy professionals and 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)

 

 

New Venue for 2026

 

We're delighted to be returning to the Radisson Blu in Dublin for 2026
 

 

 Radisson Blu, Dublin

  

 

 

 

 
 



 
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& Sponsors:

 

Data Protection Commission

 

McCann FitzGerald

William Fry

EY Law 

RDJ

 

Data Protection Ireland Journal

PDP Training


 

Conference Testimonials

 

"Excellent day! The presentations provided practical advice that will be useful in my day to day job."
Jason Palmer
AXA Life Europe Ltd

 

"Particularly useful was the guidance on formulation and structure of data protection policies."
Dan McDonnell
Co Carlow VEC

 

"Extremely helpful and well organised"
Jim O’Connell
Douglas Credit Union

 

"Each presentation had something important to reflect on"
Marie Cussen
Comreg


"Content was excellent"
Philip Higgins
ESB Energy Solutions

 

"Very informative and enjoyable. The handouts are very good"
Stephen Nolan
Microsoft

 

"Excellent presentations"
Paul Dawson
Dublin City Council

 

"Good to hear about the new developments. Very passionate speakers"
Ann Smith
Chartered Accountants Ireland

 

"The presenters were very interesting."
Muriel Koyce
Sunbeam House Services

 

"I found the Conference to touch all the relevant areas for practitioners and something that I have no doubt will be utilised within my organisation"
Lynne Martin
Eirecom Limited

 

"Great mix of topics/issues relating to data protection."
Tony Hughes
Waterford Credit Union

 

"Good tips on outsourcing. The lessons learned from breaches was very useful."
Bernadette Ryan
Bord Gais Eireann

 

"Speakers were very knowledgeable and articulate"
Philip Higgins
ESB Electric

 

"It was well put together. Good speakers, content and venue. First class. Thank you."
Danny O’Donoghue
Bishopstown Credit Union


“Excellent conference… really interesting. You covered a multitude of topics which has given me a food for thought!”
Louise Colgen
Central Bank of Ireland

 

"Very useful and informative"
Cathal McDermott
Dropbox

 

"Great event. All speakers and presentations were compelling and relevant"
Brian Short
Irish Continental Group plc

 

"Informative as usual"
Helen Sheehan
Euromedic Diagnostics Ltd

 

"The theory and practical advice given were highly welcomed"
Ann Smith
Chartered Accountants Ireland

 

"The presenters were very interesting."
Judith Fanning
RTE

 

"The practicality of the subjects was brilliant. A real feeling of having learned something to take away and think about"
Nicola Flannery
Paddy Power Plc

 

"Every subject was relevant and current"
Veronica O’Brien
Irish Water

 

"A very useful conference for all DP Practitioners and a great opportunity to share experiences with other practitioners in the field"
Catriona O’Sullivan
University College Cork

 

"This year, I was very happy with all the presentations. Thank you for organising it"
Irina Sharapova
Kerry Group Plc

 

"I found the conference not only to be practical, but enjoyable which was down to the standard and quality of the presenters"
Martina McKenna
Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board