Overview
We invite you to register for the ninth edition of the Brussels Privacy Symposium, taking place at Les Ateliers des Tanneurs on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. This event is jointly presented by the Brussels Privacy Hub of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF). The theme of this year’s conference, “A Data Protection (R)evolution?,” focuses on the impact of the competitiveness and simplification agenda of the European Commission on digital regulation, including data protection.
The Brussels Privacy Symposium is a global convening of practical, applicable, substantive privacy research and scholarship, bringing together policymakers, academic researchers, civil society, and industry representatives. The programming of the Symposium has drawn attention over the past two editions to the complexity, overlap and often incongruence of the various new EU legislative acts in the digital realm, on top of the GDPR. This complexity is now at the heart of an effort by the European Commission, with support from the EU Council, to simplify the digital regulation acquis. At the same time, the push for competitiveness in the age of AI and the unpredictable geopolitical landscape might lead to a full data protection (r)evolution, with increased appetite to reopen the GDPR or, at least, to clarify its interplay with the AI Act. The Symposium this year will carve paths forward for all these pressing debates.
This event will be held in live, in-person-only format. Stay up-to-date here – more details to follow.
In the interim, be sure to view the the Brussels Privacy Symposium Report 2024. It highlights key takeaways and offers practical and actionable insights on the complex interplay between the different elements of the EU data strategy architecture.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTER HERE! This event will be held in live, in-person-only format.
TICKET TYPES:
FPF Member / EU Council Member
Active FPF Members & EU Council Members enjoy complimentary registration for the 9th Annual Brussels Privacy Symposium.
How to Register:
- Use your company email address when registering. Our system will recognize your membership. An email with the complimentary registration code has been sent to all eligible member organizations.
- Didn’t get your complimentary registration code? No worries! Just email us at [email protected], and we’ll assist you.
Non-Member NGO / Student / Public Sector Attendees
Enjoy Complimentary Access! If you’re a non-member from academia, advocacy, or government, you’re eligible for a free ticket.
How to Register:
- Use your affiliated organization’s email address when signing up to validate your complimentary ticket.
- Pro Tip: Make sure your email matches your organization. Registrations with unapproved emails will be automatically canceled during our review process.
Non-Member Corporate / Law Firm / Trade Association Attendees
Join the Conversation! We offer competitive rates for corporate, law firm and trade association attendees:
- 📅 Standard Rate: €175 (sales end October 1, 2025 at 11:59 EST)
Questions or Need Help?
Contact us anytime at [email protected]. We’re here to make your registration experience seamless. We can’t wait to see you in person at our 9th Annual Brussels Privacy Symposium
