Trust in the Digital Kingdom: Data, AI and Accountability
Operationalizing Data Protection in the Kingdom
This half-day forum brings together privacy practitioners, legal experts, and regulatory specialists to explore how trust is built in the digital Kingdom β from data sovereignty and cross-border transfers to agentic AI, the next generation of privacy professionals, and audit-ready PDPL evidence.
Applications for the December 14 forum are now open. Seats are limited and applications are reviewed and approved by Pyxos on a rolling basis β applying does not guarantee attendance.
Our Pyxos and IAPP event on June 22 at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce attracted over 100 DPOs and other privacy professionals.
Agenda
A focused half-day designed for DPOs and other privacy professionals in KSA.
Registration, Coffee and Networking
Welcome
Opening remarks from Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and IAPP Riyadh.
Opening Keynote Β· Trust: From the Bedrock of Saudi Society to the Foundation of its Digital Future
- Keynote SpeakerIsmail AsiriDirector of Legal Affairs & Group Head of Legal, Deraah Trading Company
Panel One Β· Data Without Borders? Sovereignty, International Transfers and the Saudi Digital Economy
- ModeratorHamza SaghirDirector of Privacy at leading Saudi Consultancy
- Phil MenniePartner, Forensics & Integrity Services, EY MENA
- Ian KellerData Privacy Officer & Director of Customer Security, Ericsson
- Dr Randa AljablyPersonal Data Protection Officer, Mawhiba
- Mahmoud YoussefGroup General Counsel, Foodics
Panel Two Β· Agentic AI: The Decisions You Cannot Afford to Get Wrong in the Next 12 Months
- ModeratorMuneeb Imran ShaikhGlobal Data Privacy & AI expert
- Betania AlloHead of TMT, AI Governance & Privacy, Legal Tracks
- Mohammad Al-NasserChief Risk Officer, leading Saudi organisation
- Bachir A. ChakraIP, Tech & Corporate Commercial Partner, Gowling WLG
- Zaid AltamamiAI Governance Researcher
- Dr. Lubna AlhenakiArtificial Intelligence Expert
Coffee and Networking
Panel Three Β· Who Builds Trust? Developing Saudi Arabia's Next Generation of Privacy Professionals
- ModeratorBasmah AlsubaieCEO, Privacy Professionals
- PanellistsTo be announced
Practical Workshop Β· Audit Ready: From Privacy Policy to Regulatory Evidence
If you were asked to evidence your PDPL compliance tomorrow, what could you actually produce?
- Hamza SaghirDirector of Privacy at leading Saudi Consultancy
- Nawaf JamalData Privacy Officer, Neom
- Calum LiddleHead of Privacy Operations, Neom
Closing Reflections Β· What Do We Take Forward?
The closing conversation bringing together the key themes from the morning and identifying the questions that Saudi organisations should now be taking back to their leadership teams.
- Tahir LatifIAPP Country Leader β KSA, Qatar & UAE
Lunch and Networking
Your Hosts
Tahir Latif
IAPP Country Leader β KSA, Qatar & UAE
James Beriker
Co-Founder & CEO, Pyxos
Speakers
Confirmed speakers and moderators
Bachir A. Chakra
IP, Tech & Corporate Commercial Partner, Gowling WLG
Basmah Alsubaie
ModeratorCEO, Privacy Professionals
Betania Allo
Head of TMT, AI Governance & Privacy, Legal Tracks
Calum Liddle
Head of Privacy Operations, Neom
Hamza Saghir
ModeratorDirector of Privacy at leading Saudi Consultancy
Ian Keller
Data Privacy Officer & Director of Customer Security, Ericsson
Ismail Asiri
Keynote SpeakerDirector of Legal Affairs & Group Head of Legal, Deraah Trading Company
Dr. Lubna Alhenaki
Artificial Intelligence Expert
Mahmoud Youssef
Group General Counsel, Foodics
Mohammad Al-Nasser
Chief Risk Officer, leading Saudi organisation
Muneeb Imran Shaikh
ModeratorGlobal Data Privacy & AI expert
Nawaf Jamal
Data Privacy Officer, Neom
Phil Mennie
Partner, Forensics & Integrity Services, EY MENA
Dr Randa Aljably
Personal Data Protection Officer, Mawhiba
Zaid Altamami
AI Governance Researcher
Apply to Attend
Add your details below to apply for a seat. Designed for DPOs, legal counsel, data privacy consultants, and other privacy practitioners operating under PDPL in the Kingdom.