Inaugural Singapore Data Festival 2026 Set to Shape the Future of Data and AI
Singapore is prepared to host the first-ever Singapore Data Festival (SDF) from 20 to 24 July 2026 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. This landmark event will bring together over 2000 data and AI leaders to discuss how data is shared, governed, and valued in the modern digital economy.
Organised by the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) and the Infocomm Media and Development Authority (IMDA), the festival evolves from the former Personal Data Protection (PDP) Week. This change reflects the need to empower companies to use personal data responsibly while generating business value in an era of rapid AI adoption.
Key Focus Areas for a Responsible Data Economy
The Singapore Data Festival is specifically designed for data professionals and business leaders. The programme focuses on three essential pillars to help organisations navigate today’s data landscape safely:
- Building trust: Strengthening and upholding data protection practices and standards within Singapore’s data ecosystem.
- Innovation through technology: Equipping companies to use privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) to innovate while safeguarding personal data.
- Digital responsibility: Normalising ethical practices during a period of fast-moving, AI-enabled technological advancement.
Insights from Industry Luminaries
Participants will have the opportunity to hear from leading experts across the privacy and AI sectors. Featured speakers include Mr Nimish Panchmatia (Chief Data and Transformation Officer, DBS Bank), Mr Markham Cho (Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Centres of Excellence, Google), and Mr Royce Wee (Privacy and Data Policy Director, APAC Advocacy, Meta).
Attendees can participate in sessions to gain practical guidance on PETs and AI, understand governance frameworks, and learn about the latest regulatory developments. The festival will also feature partner events covering sector-specific regulations, AI cybersecurity, and data governance.
Join the Conversation
The PDPC and IMDA remain committed to fostering an environment of trust. By balancing the protection of personal data with the legitimate needs of organisations, Singapore continues to develop its vibrant digital economy. Registration for the Singapore Data Festival 2026 is now open. Interested parties can find more information regarding programme sessions and speakers by visiting the official registration portal.
