The IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress is an annual conference held in Brussels, Belgium, for professionals in privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity law. Hosted by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), it is a major event for discussing current developments and operational practices in data protection.
IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2025
- Dates: Wednesday, November 19, and Thursday, November 20, 2025.
- Location: SQUARE—Brussels Convention Centre.
- Focus: The 14th annual congress is expected to address issues impacting Europe and will include breakout sessions and discussions led by experts.
- Topics: Discussions will cover key topics such as AI governance and digital responsibility, cybersecurity, and data transfers. Training sessions are also offered in the days before the main conference.
IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2024
- Dates: November 20–21, 2024.
- Attendance: Over 3,000 privacy professionals attended the 13th annual conference.
- Key topics:
- EU AI Act: Attendees discussed compliance strategies, risk management systems, and the implementation challenges posed by the EU’s new AI regulations.
- GDPR and AI: The relationship between the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and artificial intelligence was a major theme, particularly concerning the legal basis for training AI models.
- EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: A year after its implementation, officials reviewed the state of the framework and its enforcement.
- Key speakers: Speakers from regulatory bodies and legal firms, such as Commissioner Didier Reynders of the European Commission, provided insights on strengthening enforcement and facilitating international data flows
