Europe - Brussels

Data Privacy for Health Summit

Annual Conference - Tuesday 26 January 2027

Venue & date

When

Tuesday, 26 January 2027

Where

Hilton Brussels Grand PlaceCarrefour de l'Europe 31000 BrusselsBelgium

Carrefour de l'Europe faces Brussels-Central station - a 5 minute walk from the Grand-Place, and direct trains from Brussels Airport.

Europe - Brussels

Agenda

Morning Sessions

08:30 - 09:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:00 - 09:10

Welcome Address

09:10 - 09:40

The DPO Forecast: Lessons from 2026, Signals for 2027

Keynote and live audience poll. A look back at the key Data Privacy developments that shaped 2026, followed by a live audience poll on the trends, risks and priorities DPOs expect to define 2027.

09:40 - 10:45

Connecting the Regulatory Dots: What’s Next for Life Sciences?

Regulatory State of Play: Biotech Act, AI Act & the Digital Omnibus, Decoded - a 20-minute overview of where we currently stand with the Biotech Act, AI Act and Digital Omnibus, what is changing and what Life Sciences organizations should be preparing for.
Scientific Research Guidance - a 15-minute introduction to the latest Data Protection guidance on scientific research and its implications for Health Data and Life Sciences.

10:10 - 11:10

“Whose Governance Is It Anyway?”

Interactive panel bringing DPOs and Data Protection Authorities face to face, with audience Q&A.

11:10 - 11:30

Coffee Break

11:30 - 12:30

The Elusive Boundary of Anonymisation: Health Data Warehouses, Query Outputs, Digital Twins and the Future of a Risk-Based Test

Panel discussion. A deep dive into the evolving boundaries of anonymisation, including the latest guidance and the move toward a risk-based assessment. Topics include Health Data Warehouses, the distinction between warehouses and query outputs, Digital Twins, re-identification risks and the upcoming EDPB guidance on anonymisation.

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch & Networking

Afternoon Sessions

13:30 - 14:30

When AI Attacks: Surviving a Cross-Border Data Breach in Real Time

Immersive scenario and panel discussion. A realistic cross-border Data Breach scenario exploring what happens when AI, re-identification and international Data Protection obligations collide. The session opens by setting the scene, continues with a pre-recorded AI-enabled attack leading to the re-identification of patient data, then unpacks the incident and the response from IT and cybersecurity, AI, and Data Privacy perspectives.

14:30 - 15:15

Across the Atlantic: Is the EU-US Data Privacy Framework Built to Last?

Fireside chat. A transatlantic discussion examining the resilience and future of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, and what organizations relying on it should be watching next.

15:15 - 15:30

Coffee Break

15:30 - 16:30

Global Privacy Watch: What’s Brewing Beyond Europe?

A fast-paced look at the Privacy and regulatory developments European Life Sciences organizations should be watching beyond Europe. Short lightning talks will provide updates from China, the Middle East and the United States, followed by a comparative panel discussion on emerging trends, differences between jurisdictions and their practical implications for global organizations.

16:30 - 17:15

Mind, Body, Data: Privacy and AI in the Age of Neurotech and Medical Devices

Forward-looking presentation. An exploration of what happens as technology moves closer to the human body and mind. The session examines emerging questions around Neurotechnology, AI and Medical Devices, and explores the interplay between the Medical Device Regulation, AI Act and GDPR as the boundaries between health, technology and personal data continue to evolve.

17:15 - 17:30

Closing Remarks

17:30

Networking Cocktail

Looking Back at our 2026 event in Brussels

✨ What a success in Brussels! ✨

On January 29, 2026, the Data Privacy for Health Summit at the Hilton Brussels Grand Place brought together more than 120 attendees and leading experts from across the health and Life Sciences ecosystem.

Throughout the day, DPOs, privacy officers, legal counsel, regulators, researchers, and industry leaders engaged in dynamic discussions on EHDS in action, AI and health data, re-identification risks, privacy-enhancing technologies, and patient data ownership. The exchanges were concrete, forward-looking, and deeply rooted in real-world challenges facing our sector.

From high-level regulatory perspectives to practical implementation insights, this edition once again confirmed the strength and commitment of the European health data privacy community.

A huge thank you to all our speakers, moderators, partners, and participants. Your expertise, openness, and energy made this event truly impactful.

Missed the Brussels edition or want to revisit the highlights? You can access 2026’s page or watch the recap video.

And we’re already looking ahead…
The next edition of the Data Privacy for Health Summit is in preparation: mark your calendar for Tuesday 26 January 2027, at the Hilton Brussels Grand Place!

Stay tuned, we look forward to continuing the conversation and welcoming you again for another inspiring edition.

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Line-up

Speakers 2026

Pierre-Antoine Gourraud

Pierre-Antoine Gourraud

Founder, Methodomics

Elisabeth Dehareng

Elisabeth Dehareng

Partner, Baker McKenzie's

Donovan Sheppard

Donovan Sheppard

Head of Legal Data Privacy, UCB

Aymeric Pontvianne

Aymeric Pontvianne

Chief Economist, CNIL

Rafa Gálvez Vizcaíno

Rafa Gálvez Vizcaíno

Postdoctoral Researcher, COSIC (KU Leuven)

Claire François

Claire François

Legal Program Director, EMEA Data Strategy & Privacy, Medtronic

Nathan Lea

Nathan Lea

Information Governance Lead, The European Institute for Innovation Through Health Data

Astou Ndiaye

Astou Ndiaye

Biologist, MBA Founder & CEO, Hale-X

Mikel Recuero

Mikel Recuero

Privacy & ELSI Specialist Professor, University of the Basque Country

Emmanuel Pham

Emmanuel Pham

SVP Science & Customer Experience Europe, Nova In Silico

Vincent Keunen

Vincent Keunen

founder and CEO, Andaman7

Sophie Stalla-Bourdillon

Sophie Stalla-Bourdillon

Co-Director, Brussels Privacy Hub

Maarten Everts

Maarten Everts

Professor, CTO & Co-founder, University of Twente & Linksight

Michael Brown

Michael Brown

Privacy, AI and Technology Lawyer, University of Edinburgh Law School

Anouk Berger

Anouk Berger

Data Privacy Counsel, UCB

Timmothy Dangeon

Timmothy Dangeon

Healthcare Data Scientist & Doctor of Pharmacy, MedicaAI

Scott Russell

Scott Russell

Founder & CEO, Innatify

Isabelle de Zegher

Isabelle de Zegher

Clinical Coordinator & b!loba Founder, AIDAVA

Elena Gil

Elena Gil

Co-Founder, Data Guardians

Wannes Van Hoof

Wannes Van Hoof

ELSI unit lead, Sciensano