Events

On 8 June 2026, the EDPS, the BfDI, and the BayLfD are organising a high‑level debate to promote an informed and forward‑looking exchange on the European Commission’s Omnibus proposals and their implications for the GDPR and the broader EU digital regulatory framework, including the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). The event is kindly hosted by the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the European Union.

Celebrate Europe Day with us!

To mark Europe Day, the European institutions open their doors to the public on 9 May 2026, and we would love to welcome you!

Join us for a day full of discovery and interaction, and explore the engaging activities prepared by the EDPS and the EDPB.

• When: Saturday, 9 May 2026, from 10:00 to 18:00 (CET)

• Where: European Parliament (Rue Wiertz 60, Brussels)

Meet the team

Stop by our booth and meet the people working toward a safer digital future in the EU. Our team will be there to chat, answer your questions on privacy and data protection rights, and explore how Artificial Intelligence can be used responsibly and ethically.

Try our interactive activities

• Face Detection Tool
  Explore how facial recognition technology functions in real life. This tool provides a basic understanding of the technology while also highlighting important issues related to privacy and personal data protection.
• EU Survey Quiz
  Test your knowledge of EU institutions, rights, and policies through fun questions. See how your answers stack up against others and pick up new insights along the way.
• Roulette
  Give the wheel a spin and see where it lands! Each turn brings a fresh data protection challenge: think GDPR, European data authorities, and more. Test your knowledge, learn something new, and enjoy the game as you go!

Why visit?

Europe day is a celebration for everyone. It is your chance to go behind the scenes and see how European institutions work to protect people in today’s digital world, tackling both the opportunities and challenges that come with emerging technologies.

Find information: europeday.europa.eu

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On 12 February 2026, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) Trainees organise the conference Data takes flight: Navigating privacy at the airport at the European Parliament and online. The conference will raise awareness about what happens to personal data when travelling by air and encourage a critical and informed discussion about data protection, security, and the usage of personal data in this context.

Data Protection Day (28 January) celebrates the signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding treaty protecting privacy in the digital age. To mark the occasion, the Council of Europe (CoE) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) are co-organising a one-day event focused on new frontiers in data protection. The conference will explore the challenges and opportunities that arise when innovation and emerging technologies intersect with privacy risks and the regulatory framework.