The annual IAB Australia Data & Privacy Summit returned to Sydney in June 2026 for a packed afternoon of industry insight, debate, and connection. Sponsored by Blis, the summit brought together digital advertising professionals to explore the most pressing themes in data strategy, privacy regulation, and identity, with perspectives from across agencies, technology platforms, media owners, and data specialists.
Sarah Kruger and Tanvi Mehta Krensel delivered the latest policy, governance, and regulatory affairs updates, followed by a panel discussion that dug deeper into the survey findings with perspectives from across the ecosystem.
Blis’s Harry Lam and Elias Psarologos delivered a standout presentation, Let’s Get Physical: A Real-World Approach to Marketing’s Identity and Privacy Challenges, offering a practical, grounded perspective on navigating identity and privacy in today’s environment.
The summit closed with an IAB Australia Data & Privacy Council session taking attendees ‘Back to Basics’ on definitions, data collection, collaboration, and activation, a timely reminder of the fundamentals underpinning everything the industry is building toward.
2026 Program
| Session | Speakers |
|---|---|
| Registration & Networking | |
| The Latest Policy, Governance, Privacy & Regulatory Affairs Updates |
Sarah Kruger, Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, IAB Australia Tanvi Mehta Krensel, Data/Technology Lawyer & Partner, Squire Patton Boggs |
| Let’s Get Physical: A Real-World Approach to Marketing’s Identity and Privacy Challenges |
Harry Lam, Strategy Lead, Blis Elias Psarologos, Regional Director ANZ, Blis |
| Industry Panel: State of the Nation Survey Findings |
Rachida Murray, Chief Digital & Media Officer, Spark Foundry Jennifer Dielen, Head of Partnerships, Audience360 Lorraine Donnelly, Snr Product Strategy, Data & Partnerships Manager, Yahoo Adele Burke, ANZ Sales Director, InfoSum Kevin Harper, Director of Business Development for Data Services, Visa Maurice Riley, Chief Data Officer, Publicis Groupe ANZ |
| IAB Australia Data & Privacy Council Session: ‘Back to Basics’ on Definitions, Collection, Collaboration & Activation | Jonas Jaanimagi, Technology Lead, IAB Australia |
Video from the Day
Watch recordings from the Data & Privacy Summit 2026 on the IAB Australia YouTube channel.
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Resources from the Day
Presentation slides from the Data & Privacy Summit 2026 are available to download below.
Let’s Get Physical: A Real-World Approach to Marketing’s Identity and Privacy Challenges
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Squire Patton Boggs Presentation
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