Case study
European Data Protection & Privacy Conference 2025
26 March 2025 Sofitel Brussels
Key Speakers Included
Michael McGrath
Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, European Commission
Anu Talus
Chair, EDPB
Olivier Micol
Head of Unit for Data Protection, DG JUSTICE, European Commission
Michael McNamara
Member, European Parliament
Markéta Gregorová
Member, European Parliament
Juraj Čorba
Co-Chair; Acting Chair, Global Partnership on AI; OECD Working Party on Governance of AI (AIGO OECD)
Job titles correct at the time of the event
Event Partners
Event Sponsors
Event Summary
The 14th Annual European Data Protection & Privacy Conference, hosted by Forum Europe, returned as a trusted platform for high-level dialogue on the future of privacy and data governance in an increasingly complex and interconnected digital age.
This year’s edition built on the event’s longstanding legacy, convening leading European and international voices to examine the evolving role of the GDPR within the EU’s expanding digital rulebook, the ongoing tension between public safety and personal privacy, and the growing convergence between privacy and competition in the digital economy.
From AI governance and cross-border data flows to the societal value of personal data and interoperability of global frameworks, the conference explored how to uphold fundamental rights while enabling innovation and ensuring compliance. As data-driven technologies continue to shape our societies, this edition helped define the priorities that will guide Europe’s data protection agenda for years to come.
What we did:
- Research and programme production
- Identification and invitations of speakers, as well as regular contact with those confirmed to organise the content and format of their contribution;
- Sponsor recruitment and management;
- Venue research, liaison and management on site;
- Marketing campaign; raising awareness for the event through mailings, personal invitations and social media posts and translating these activities into registrations;
- Website and registration platform design and updates;
- Registrations and delegate management;
- Full AV set up and fulfilment, stage design and collaboration with suppliers;
- Onsite presence at the event to coordinate all final technical and choreographic arrangements, catering organisation, welcome of speakers and assistance to delegates;
- Onsite marketing including posting on social media and creating content such as an event day highlights real and speaker interviews;
- Organisation of an exclusive, invitation-only pre-Conference dinner for speakers and sponsors of the conference, as well as selected top-level experts.
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Testimonials
“Participating in the 14th Annual European Data Protection & Privacy Conference was an enriching experience. The discussions were not only insightful but also provided valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of data protection and privacy. I look forward to continuing these important conversations.”
Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection European Commission
“We were able to discuss a variety of hot topics with my peers, share best practices, and learn from each other. Congratulations on this excellent organisation and the quality of the discussions: thanks to such events, we can face challenges together!”
Michel Combot, Director of Technology and Innovation, CNIL
“It has become clear that we are no longer debating whether privacy and innovation, or sovereignty and openness, can be addressed together. We are now more aligned on the way forward. The next step is to advance these discussions with the right policy tools, regulations, and implementation.”
Maria Rautavirta, Head of Data Policy, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Finland
“Privacy is a topic everywhere. Even in parts of the world where we might assume it isn’t being addressed, I can see that it is—just in different ways. Clearly, these discussions are among the most important ones.
I also appreciate the connections you made during the event to competition issues, law enforcement, and other crucial topics such as AI, which is now at the forefront of every conversation.
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Juraj Čorba, Co-Chair of The Global Partnership on AI and Acting Chair of OECD Working Party on Governance of AI (AIGO OECD)
“I think it's crucial to have forums where stakeholders from all sides of the spectrum can come together to discuss the important new challenges that Europe is facing today.
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Monika Tomczak-Górlikowska, Group Head of Privacy, Digital & Regulatory, Prosus
“Being part of this conference and sharing how we protect people from the law enforcement, always respecting their privacy, reaffirms my conviction that security and fundamental rights can and must go hand in hand.
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José L. Diego, Chief Inspector of Innovation & Project Management, Valencia Local Police
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