ENGAGE, EDUCATE, EMPOWER 2026
A Data Protection and Information Security Conference
Date: 12th February 2026
Venue: We The Curious, Bristol
Engage, Educate, Empower 2026
Conference Agenda:
9:15 – 9:45: Welcome from the Hosts and Sponsors
9:45 – 10:00: Setting the Scene Emma Martins
10:00 – 10:40: Navigating AI – Top Five Data Protection Risks Nigel Gooding and Christina Tueje
10:40 – 11:05: Prizes and Networking Break
11:05 – 11:45: Compliance to Culture: The Power of Privacy Champions Gloria Begu
11:45 – 12:25: Confidentiality vs Public interest? Andrew Harvey
12:25 – 13:30: Prizes and Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:10: DUA: the good, the bad and the BAU Ralph O’Brien and Rowenna Fielding
14:10 – 14:50: From Boardroom to Breakroom: Soft Skills Every DPO Needs Gillian Cossey
14:50 – 15:15: Prizes and Networking Break
15:15 – 15:50: Panel Session: SARs in Practice – Challenges and Solutions Andrew Harvey, Gloria Begu, Naomi Matthews, Josh Schwartz
15:50 – 16:05: Closing Remarks Emma Martins
16:05 – 16:15: Final Prizes & Thank You’s
16:15 – 18:00: Networking and Drink
Download the event slide deck below.
Nigel Gooding
DPAS Founder
Josh Schwartz
Phaselaw CEO and Cofounder
Christina Tueje
Global AI Governance & Privacy Leader
Rowenna Fielding
Miss IG Geek Ltd
Ralph O’Brien
Global Privacy, Data Protection & Security Advisor
Emma Martins
Chief Commissioner – Data and Marketing Commission (UK)
Gloria Begu
Senior Privacy Manager at Kenvue and ex Meta
Gillian Cossey
Director of Data Protection & Privacy Advisory at RSMUK LTD
Andrew Harvey
Head of IG and DPO at Guy’s & St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts
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