The inaugural Singapore Data Festival (SDF) is set to take place from 20 to 24 July 2026 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. Organised by the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the event will gather over 2,000 data and AI leaders to explore key issues such as data privacy, governance, and the effective use of data.
The festival aims to address the challenges posed by the rapid adoption of AI, which has led to increased collection and utilisation of personal data by companies. It seeks to empower businesses to use data responsibly whilst generating business value. The event will focus on three main areas: building trust in Singapore’s data ecosystem, equipping companies with privacy enhancing technologies (PETs), and promoting digital responsibility in the AI era.
Notable speakers include Nimish Panchmatia, Chief Data and Transformation Officer at DBS Bank, Markham Cho, Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google, and Royce Wee, Privacy and Data Policy Director at Meta. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in sessions covering regulatory developments, governance frameworks, and practical guidance on PETs and AI.
The Singapore Data Festival will also feature partner events on data governance, AI cybersecurity, and sector-specific regulations. Registration is now open, and further details can be found at go.gov.sg/sdf26-media.
