September 10, 2026
08:30am - 3:00pm
Sheraton Grand Chicago

Chicago Data Protection Summit 2026

Be part of the inaugural Chicago edition of the Data Protection & Security Summit, where industry experts and IT leaders come together for hands-on sessions, expert insights, and forward-thinking discussions on the future of data protection and privacy.

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2025 Event
Chicago Data Protection Summit 2026
Fortify your data security strategies.

This summit gathers security professionals, IT leaders, and industry experts to address the latest challenges in data protection and privacy.

Explore best practices for data encryption, loss prevention, and balancing accessibility with security. Learn about U.S. data privacy regulations, breach response strategies, and how AI and ML are reshaping the data security landscape. Participate in interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and panel discussions to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of data protection.

Key Themes:
  • The Evolving Landscape of Data Protection
  • U.S. Data Privacy Regulations
  • Data Breach Incident Response
  • Data Encryption Techniques
  • Data Loss Prevention Strategies
  • Balancing Data Accessibility and Security
  • AI and ML in Data Security
  • On-Prem vs. Cloud: What Offers Better Data Protection
Speakers & Full Agenda Announced Soon!‍

Our speaker lineup will be released in June 2026.

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Agenda

8:30am
Registration Opens, Breakfast, Barista Coffee & Networking
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9:30am
Keynote: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Data Protection
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9:50am
Panel: Implementing GDPR and CCPA: Lessons Learned and Best Practices
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10:20am
Morning Tea & Networking
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10:50am
Interactive Audience Activity: Responding to a Data Breach Incident
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11:10am
How I Solved... Encrypting Data at Rest and in Transit: Practical Techniques
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11:25am
How I Solved... Data Loss Prevention Strategies in a Remote Work Environment
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11:40am
Panel: Balancing Data Accessibility and Security in the Age of Big Data
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12:10pm
Roundtable Discussions
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1:00pm
Lunch & Networking
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2:00pm
Technology Keynote
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2:30pm
The Great Debate: On-Premises vs. Cloud Storage... Which Offers Better Data Security?
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3:00pm
Event Closed
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Past Speaker Highlights

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Who Attends?

Chief Information Security Officer

Cybersecurity Directors

Cybersecurity Leads

Cybersecurity Operations Manager

Head of Cybersecurity

Data Protection Officer

Head of Data Security

Head of Data Protection

Data Privacy Leads

Head of Data Risk

Chief Data Officer

Head of Data Governance

Senior Cybersecurity Managers

Event Feedback

4.7 / 5

average overall rating from attendees at our events.

94%

of attendees rate our content as “Extremely Relevant”.

100%

of attendees would recommend attending a Clutch Event to a colleague.

Our event sponsors

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For sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with Danny Perry, danny@clutchgroup.co

Past Sponsors

Event Location

Sheraton Grand Chicago

301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Chicago Data Protection Summit 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

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Get In Touch

Contact our event team for any enquiry

Danny Perry

Director of Sales
For sponsorship opportunities.
danny@clutchgroup.co

Lili Munar

Director of Client Relations
For guest and attendee enquiries.
lilibeth@clutchgroup.co

Ben Turner

Director of Conference Production
For speaking opportunities & content enquiries.
ben@clutchevents.co

Taylor Stanyon

Director of Operations
For event-related enquiries.
taylor@clutchgroup.co