Personal Data Protection (PDP) Week 2025

Summary

Plenary Sessions
9:30am - 12pm (registration and breakfast starts 8.30am)
By PDPC

Suitable for Data Protection Officers, Business Owners, Chief Data Officers and AI/Data Product Developers

• [PANEL] From Policy to Practice: Translating AI Use for Businesses
  
  As generative AI (GenAI) adoption accelerates, data protection officers (DPOs) play a critical role in balancing innovation with accountability. This panel explores the evolving AI landscape and offers practical guidance on deploying GenAI tools responsibly to support safe, strategic growth.
• [PANEL] Staying Ahead of Data Breaches: From Cyber Security to Cyber Resilience
  
  Data breaches are fast becoming a growing global concern, with cyber threats remaining the leading cause of data breaches in Singapore. This panel unpacks the current data breach landscape in Singapore and common cyber-attack vectors, offering actionable advice for strengthening your organisation's defences.

Workshops

• It's Not Child's Play – Protecting Kids’ Data in a Grown-Up Digital World
  2pm – 5pm
  By AsiaDPO
  
  Children are engaging with digital platforms earlier than ever – often before fully understanding the risks that come with sharing their personal data. In this hands-on workshop, understand the regulatory expectations around children’s personal data under Singapore’s PDPA and explore practical strategies through scenario-based exercises to design safer and compliant digital experiences for young users.
  
  Suitable for Data Protection Officers, Compliance Teams, Business Users and Professionals (especially from sectors that may handle children’s personal data, such as retail, education, healthcare etc.)
• Fortune Favours the Prepared – Architecting a Cyber Incident and Data Breach Management Plan
  2pm – 5pm
  By Cybersecurity and Data Protection Committee, The Law Society of Singapore
  
  When it comes to data breaches, it’s no longer a matter of if, but when. This interactive workshop equips DPOs with the tools to respond confidently to cyber incidents and data breaches. Alongside experienced industry players, work through realistic breach scenarios and how to manage data breach situations effectively – while incorporating good cyber and data protection measures into your organisational practices.
  
  Suitable for Data Protection Officers, In-House Legal Counsel, Cybersecurity Incident Response Teams, Risk Officers, Business Users and Compliance Teams
• Why Border? Building up your Organisation’s Cross Border Data Transfer Toolbox
  2pm – 5pm
  By Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) & Asian Business Law Institute (ABLI)
  
  Organisations increasingly face the challenge of managing cross border data transfers responsibly and efficiently. This interactive workshop covers recent regional developments and practical transfer mechanisms – such as the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (GCBPR), ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses (MCCs), and intra-group agreements. Participants will engage in scenario-based exercises and bring back the know-hows to implement these mechanisms effectively.
  
  Suitable for Data Protection Officers, In-House Counsel and Compliance Teams
• "AI, AI, Captain!” – Steering your Organisation in the Waters of GenAI
  2pm – 5pm
  By IMDA & Future of Privacy Forum
  
  With GenAI tools reshaping the workplace, organisations must ensure responsible use from the start. This session provides an overview of regional AI governance development and guidance on IMDA's GenAI Playbook for Enterprises, helping participants integrate governance into GenAI adoption. Whether you’re just starting out or actively involved in GenAI deployment, this workshop will help you gain practical insights and compliance tips to transform your business with AI – safely and effectively.
  
  Suitable for Data Protection Professionals and Specialists responsible for AI governance in their organisations.

Networking

• Network & Chill
  5pm - 7pm
  By PDPC
  
  Take a break from the buzz of PDP Week and participate in a closed-door evening of relaxed networking, curated exclusively for PDP Week Workshop participants. Enjoy good vibes, great conversations, and a chance to connect with fellow like-minded professionals.
  
  Open to workshop participants only (limited seats available)

Summary

Plenary Sessions
9am - 2:30pm
By IMDA

Suitable for Business Users, Chief Data Officers, AI/Data Product Developers and their technical teams, Data Protection Officers

• [PANEL] Synthetic Data for AI – Yay or Nay?
  
  Synthetic data is emerging as a key enabler of responsible AI development – enhancing data quality, reducing bias, and protecting privacy. This panel explores real-world applications and regulatory considerations, showcasing how synthetic data generation enables responsible and scalable AI implementation across industries.
  
  What you will learn:
  
  • Practical applications of synthetic data generation in AI development, illustrated through current industry case studies and implementation approaches
  • The regulatory landscape and compliance considerations for generated synthetic datasets
• [PANEL] No More What-Ifs: PETs That Actually Work
  
  Discover how leading organisations in finance, media, and healthcare are leveraging Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) to enable secure data collaboration and drive innovation. Featuring real-world case studies, this panel will demonstrate how PETs support regulatory compliance while ensuring data protection.
  
  What you will learn:
  
  • Key business drivers motivating PETs adoption in data-centric organisations
  • Real-world examples of successful PETs deployment across industries
  • Practical approaches to overcome common implementation challenges
  • Trends and other near-term opportunities presented by PETs
• [FIRESIDE CHAT] Solving Big Problems with PETs
  
  Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) offer a path forward for secure international data collaboration as global data flows become more regulated. Hear how a global organisation is using PETs to manage complex cross-border data sharing and get practical tips for deploying PETs to maintain trust while building global partnerships.
• [LIGHTNING TALKS] Making PETs Work for You
  
  Perfect for anyone seeking clear, actionable insights into advanced data protection tools, join leading experts as they break down Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) – from federated learning to homomorphic encryption. These rapid-fire sessions will showcase how each PET works, when to apply it, and the real-world impact they've had.

PETS DEEP DIVE SESSION
3pm - 5pm
By IMDA

Suitable for Business Users, Chief Data Officers, AI/Data Product Developers and their technical teams, Data Protection Officers

• A Guide from Planning to Execution
  
  Looking to adopt Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) but not sure where to start? This hands-on workshop provides a structured approach to implementing PETs effectively for your organisation. Through real-world scenarios and facilitated discussions, participants will gain practical frameworks to guide their PET strategies.
  
  What you will learn:
  
  • Key stages of PET implementation – from assessment and planning to deployment and ongoing monitoring
  • How to align PET adoption with your organisation's business goals, technical capacity, and governance needs
  • Practical solutions to common implementation challenges, explored through interactive exercises

Summary

Suitable for data protection professionals

The IAPP Asia 2025 is Asia's premier event in privacy. This year, the IAPP is combining two of their most popular regional events into a single conference.

With combined registration for both Asia Privacy Forum and AI Governance Global events, participants can expect to expand their skill set in two disciplines – data protection and governance of artificial intelligence – that are commanding headlines, driving global regulations, and challenging teams to re-assess their operations.

IAPP Asia 2025 is organised in conjunction with PDP Week 2025 and has their own dedicated site. Register for IAPP Asia 2025 here.