Join Transcend at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2026

The IAPP Global Privacy Summit (GPS) 2026 is almost here, and Transcend is heading back to Washington, D.C. at exactly the right time.

A lot has changed since last year’s Summit. AI has moved from emerging priority to board-level mandate with the deployment of agentic technologies, new regulations continue to reshape the compliance landscape, and privacy teams are being asked to do more with the same headcount.

GPS 2026 is where the privacy community comes together to work through what that means in practice, and we’ll be right there with you.

Taking place March 29–31 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, IAPP GPS is the world’s largest annual gathering of digital responsibility professionals, bringing together 5,000+ privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity law leaders under one roof. Transcend, the compliance layer for customer data, is proud to return as a sponsor.

Read on for everything you need to know about where to find us.

See Transcend in action

Stop by Booth #158 to meet the team and get a live demo of how Transcend enables enterprises to activate AI responsibly and at scale.

Privacy teams shouldn't be the bottleneck for AI. Fragmented consent, manual workflows, and disconnected systems slow everything down. Come see the real-world impact, from a Fortune 20 global retailer that moved its entire consent program to Transcend to support C-suite digital governance initiatives, to teams that have gone from a broken legacy compliance system to seamless, automated operations in just a few short months.

Want to connect before the show? Schedule time with our team.

Grab exclusive IAPP GPS swag

Our signature oversized tote is back, and we’ve got a fresh lineup of exclusive swag to go along with it. Visit Transcend’s booth (#158) to grab yours, and stick around for a platform overview to unlock some special items we’ve been saving for GPS.

Take our AI readiness survey and win a MacBook Neo

Where does your organization stand on AI readiness? Stop by Booth #158, scan our QR code, and take our short AI Readiness Survey. It takes about 90 seconds.

Everyone who completes it is entered to win a MacBook Neo, and you’ll receive a follow-up email after the show with resources to help you put your results into action.

The winner will be announced live at the Transcend booth at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, March 31. You’ll need to be present to claim the prize, so stop by early and come back to find out if you’ve won.

Catch the panel ‘Beyond Compliance Theater: Bridging Legislation, Enforcement, and Implementation’

This isn't a panel where people play nice and agree on everything. It's a rare, unfiltered conversation between the people who write privacy laws, enforce them, and live inside them every day.

Joining the debate: Elise Houlik, Chief Privacy Officer at Intuit; Rep. Steve Elkins, the Minnesota lawmaker behind the nation's strongest state consumer data privacy law; and Lara Kehoe Hoffman, Assistant Chief Counsel in the CPPA's Enforcement Division and former CPO at Netflix. The conversation will be moderated by Transcend's Head of Brand & Corporate Communications, Andrew Moon.

Expect an inside look at where California and Minnesota are focusing enforcement right now, from AI governance to vendor management to data rights, so you can close gaps before they become regulator inquiries. Plus proven techniques for managing regulatory dialogue, and a clearer picture of where policymaker, regulator, and CPO priorities overlap.

The conversation will take place on Monday, March 30 at 1:45pm. Add it to your conference agenda here.

Privacy by day. Heated Privacy by night.

The show floor is where the work happens. After hours is where the real connections get made.

The LGBTQ+ Allies Privacy after party is one of the most anticipated nights of the Summit. This year's theme is Heated Privacy — inspired by the hit HBO show that's taken over everyone's watchlist. It's a night of networking, fun, and energy you won't want to miss. Transcend is returning as a sponsor, and we want to see you there.

Join us Monday, March 30 at 8:30 PM at Pitchers, Washington, D.C. This party sells out every year so get your tickets now.

See you in DC!

From live demos and a can't-miss panel to a MacBook Neo giveaway and the best after party in privacy, IAPP GPS 2026 is shaping up to be the most important week in privacy this year.

We can't wait to connect with the privacy community. See you at Booth #158.

Can't make it to GPS this year? Grab some time with our team.