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IAPP Asia Forum 2027

Privacy | AI governance | Cybersecurity law

Singapore

July

Get ready for Asia’s premier digital responsibility event

IAPP Asia Forum 2027: Privacy | AI governance | Cybersecurity law brings experts from around the region to learn about the hottest topics in digital responsibility. Meet your colleagues in Singapore next year for keynotes, breakout sessions and networking events.

Last year's agenda
All conference speaking opportunities
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The IAPP Asia Forum 2027 call for proposals is open

Share your digital responsibility expertise

We need your insights on the following topics:

  • Convergence of AI and privacy laws in Asia
  • Cross-border data flows and frameworks
  • Cybersecurity compliance requirements
  • Data localization, data sovereignty and geopolitical tools
  • Implementing risk-based compliance across data law, AI and cybersecurity
  • Operationalizing new privacy laws in Asia
  • Quantum encryption shifts
  • Regulatory enforcement and compliance in data law, AI and cybersecurity
Submit proposal by 31 Jan.
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Marina Bay Sands in Singapore featuring three tall glass towers topped by a boat-shaped SkyPark, with the white lotus-shaped ArtScience Museum in the foreground under a cloudy sky.

Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre

Located in Singapore’s central business district, the five-star Marina Bay Sands offers stunning views of the city as well as proximity to shopping, vibrant nightlife and world-class entertainment. 

Venue information

70+

Speakers

18+

Sessions

12+

CPEs

10+

Exhibitors

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Thank you to our 2026 supporters

IAPP Asia Forum 2026 was part of Singapore Data Festival, Asia's leading platform where data, artificial intelligence, and trust converged on one stage. Evolving from the PDP Week to reflect the ecosystem's growth, SDF is a shared space for governance, innovation and collaborative problem solving to help companies and institutions across Asia navigate the digital economy with clarity and confidence.

For more details, visit the official website of Singapore Data Festival 2026.

IMDA
Personal Data Protection Commission Singapore

 

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2026 keynote speakers

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Denise Wong

Commissioner

PDPC, Singapore, Assistant Chief Executive, IMDA, Singapore

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Yeong Zee Kin

Chief Executive

Singapore Academy of Law

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Simon Chesterman

David Marshall Professor of Law & Vice Provost, National University of Singapore

Dean of NUS College, AI Governance and Policy Lead, NUS AI Institute

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Paul Arnold

CEO

U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office

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Tsukumo Mizushima

Commissioner for International Cooperation

Japanese DPA, PPC

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J. Trevor Hughes

CIPP

President and CEO

IAPP

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Darren Grayson Chng

AIGP, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP

Regional Data Protection Director, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa

Electrolux

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Derek Ho

CIPP/US, CIPM

Deputy Chief Privacy Officer, AI and Data Responsibility

Mastercard

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Deborah Im

Head of Legal, APAC

OpenAI

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