Engage, Educate, Empower 2026 - Data Protection Conference

We’re back! After the success of our 2025 conference, Engage, Educate, Empower 2026 is set to be even bigger. This free one-day event will bring together data protection professionals from across the public, private, and third sectors to tackle today’s toughest industry challenges and share bold perspectives on the future of data protection.

You can expect fresh insights, practical sessions, and inspiring talks on data protection, information security, and AI - all delivered by industry experts. Whether you’re an experienced DPO or just starting your journey, this is the place to learn, connect, and leave empowered.

Please note that due to high demand, we can only accept two free delegates from each organisation. If you would like to add another place, please contact us directly on 0203 3013384 or aW5mbyB8IGRhdGFwcml2YWN5YWR2aXNvcnkgISBjb20= as there will be a charge.

The Venue:

We have decided to hold the conference in Bristol at the amazing We The Curious. The open style of the conference facilities serves as a perfect venue, offering a the ideal space for delegates to network with vendors and enjoy the conference.

Read what some of last year's attendees had to say:

”This conference was genuinely one of the most valuable I’ve attended. The speakers were knowledgeable and engaging, sharing practical insights on GDPR, compliance challenges, and data security. Every session offered something useful, whether it was a fresh perspective on regulations or real-world strategies I can apply straight away.”

Johannah, Edgecumbe Consulting Group Limited

"Vast range of data protection topics with clear experts in their fields. Some tougher and less thought about questions and topics were covered which I found useful.”

Josh, Thames Valley Air Ambulance

"This was a great event. The diverse range of topics and speakers made it interesting. The atmosphere was very positive, less formal than some conferences and I think that lead to greater interactions between speakers and the audience.”

Jackie, Dyfed Powys Police

”Great speakers, really informative. Well thought out day. One of the best Privacy events I've attended.”

Laura, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Attendees of our previous conferences include representatives from a range of well-known organisations, such as:

• Medicine & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
• Forestry Commission
• NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit
• Epilepsy Society
• Awaze
• HSBC UK
• Thames Valley Air Ambulance
• TechRadar
• Wiltshire Council
• Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology
• Boeing Defence UK
• Safe Space One Ltd
• Staffordshire County Council
• The Shakespeare's Globe
• LexisNexis Risk Solutions
• Stephens Scown
• London Borough of Harrow
• The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
• Rhodes Trust
• Nottingham Ice Centre

If you'd like to be a sponsor at our conference, get in touch with the DPAS team to discuss the package options available.

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Before you sign up to our conference, please take a look at our Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions.

(Note: Attendance for this conference is free. However, as outlined in section 7 of our terms and conditions, failure to provide DPAS with four weeks' notice for cancellations will result in a £75 charge. Additionally, we have the right to refuse entry to competitors and those from businesses that are not taking a stand, or charge them for attendance.)