In 2026, trust is no longer a by-product of compliance – it is a strategic asset.
With the EU AI Act in force, the DPO is evolving from data guardian to architect of institutional trust, predestined to lead AI governance across legal, technical, ethical and business domains.
Why? The AI Act demands a cross-functional leader with a foundation in fundamental rights. The DPO is the only role capable of translating technical risk into business trust. Those who master this evolution will lead the next decade of corporate governance.
This executive briefing explores how DPOs can step into this expanded mandate, establish effective AI governance at scale, and enable innovation without losing control.
What you will learn
We will move past the “what” of the AI Act and focus on the “how” of enterprise leadership:
- Why DPOs must take the lead on AI governance in the age of the AI Act
- What defines the DPO’s strategic evolution from oversight to executive influence
- How to get started: practical guidance to design and lead AI governance and how to transition the DPO role from a cost center to a strategic enabler.
Who Should Attend
- Group / Global Data Protection Officers
- Chief Privacy Officers
- Heads of Compliance, Risk & Ethics
- Senior Legal and Governance Leaders in large organisations
We look forward to welcoming you to our briefing, designed for enterprise leaders to move beyond reactive compliance and toward proactive executive influence.
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