Bologna to host 16th GDPR Day conference in October 2026

The 16th edition of GDPR Day, the National Conference on Data Protection, is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at the Grand Tour Italia in Bologna. Organized by the Club Nazionale Cyberprotection, the event will bring together legal and technology professionals, institutions, and law enforcement.

Marking ten years since the adoption of the GDPR, the conference will focus on the transition from formal compliance to the practical verification of implemented measures. Key discussion topics include data protection, NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act, and the AI Act. The program aims to address the intersection of data privacy and cybersecurity, specifically regarding risk management, information security, and organizational responsibility.

Specialized sessions in a new exhibition area will cover digital sovereignty, deepfakes, telemarketing, and digital forensic analysis. Notable participants include Agostino Ghiglia from the Italian Data Protection Authority and former Authority President Francesco Pizzetti.