Conference Information & Key Contacts
The next edition of CPDP will take place from May 19–22, 2026
The conference will be conducted in English and brings together a diverse audience, including data protection authorities and officials, academics, civil society organisations, business firms, magistrates, barristers, legal consultants, lobbyists, representatives of ICT and security companies, etc. Please also check our Code of Conduct, to which everyone participating is expected to abide.
For all general inquiries, please contact info@cpdpconferences.org. For questions related to registration, reach out to arielle@medicongress.com. For press inquiries reach out to raquel@privacysalon.org.
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Location & Venue
CPDP welcomes the community at the enigmatic Maison de la Poste at the fresh Tour & Taxis site. Located close to the Brussels city centre, Tour & Taxis offers a beautiful and accessible mix of tradition with modern innovation. You can find more information on the venue, its history and its current functions here https://tour-taxis.com
Address: Maison de la Poste, Rue Picard 7, 1000 Brussels
Transport
Public Transport Options
Tour & Taxis is well-connected, making it easy to reach no matter how you travel! Find more information here: https://tour-taxis.com/your-visit/
Train: Tour & Taxis is just a 15-minute walk from Brussels-North Station.
Metro: Lines 2 and 6 stop at Yser or Ribaucourt, both within walking distance of Tour & Taxis.
Tram: Lines 51 and 93 stop at Sainctelette, a short walk away.
Bus: Lines 14, 15, 57, 88, 46 and 89 stop at Tour & Taxis. Alternatively, a free shuttle service runs every weekday from Brussels-North Station from 5:30 AM to 10 PM, departing every 10 minutes.
By Car 🚗
- Parking: There are two main parking areas:
- Parking P1 - Picard (13 Rue Picard, 1000 Brussels)
- Parking P3 - Anna Boch (Drève Anna Boch, 1000 Brussels)
Floorplan Venue
What is new for CPDP 2026?
Dedicated tracks
The CPDP 2026 edition returns with an expanded set of Dedicated Tracks, each curated by experts to foster interdisciplinary discussions and connections amongst specialists and with the wider CPDP community. Building on past success, the DPO Track is back, joined this year by the new Digital Youth Futures Track, the addition of the IT Security Track and the Engineering Privacy and Data Protection Track.
Expanding the Programme and New Additions In 2026, the programme is returning with more dedicated tracks. Each of them is designed with co-curators to foster a dialogue among specialists and to connect these fields to the wider CPDP community. This year, the Dedicated Tracks include a DPOs track, a Digital Youth Future track, a Future of Finance track and an IT Security track. Additional tracks may follow!
Find more information on the dedicated tracks here.
CPDP 2026 introduces Print on Demand
To support sustainability efforts, this year the CPDP2026 programme will be fully print-on-demand.
You can create your own personalised programme directly on our website by:
- browsing the programme,
- favouriting the panels and sessions you plan to attend,
- choosing whether you would like a schedule-only version or one including full event descriptions,
- and generating a printable version of your personal agenda.
You can print your programme at home, at your hotel, or on-site at the Registration Desk (digital payment only).
SHARE YOUR SCHEDULE
Once generated, you can also share your personalised programme and QR code with colleagues and friends so they can see which sessions you will be attending.
MAKE IT YOURS
Create a personalised version of the CPDP Programme with the sessions you plan to attend.
PRINT WHEREVER
Print your programme at home, at your hotel or anywhere that works for you.
On-site printing with digital payment is also available at the Registration Desk.
Hotel Accommodation
For your security, always book through official hotel channels, including the CPDP registration form. The hotel will never ask for sensitive information, such as passwords or payment details, via email or phone. If in doubt, contact the hotel directly using official contact details.
Best Western Royal Centre ***
From 19/05 until 23/05
Single room: €164,00/night
Double room: €174,00/night
City Tax: €5,30/night/person
Free cancellation until 48 hours prior to arrival. In case of late cancellation or no show, your credit card will be charged for the first night.
Book a room during the registration process.
Yadoya Hotel ***
From 19/05 until 23/05
Single room: €191,00/night
Double room: €201,00/night
City Tax: €5,30/night/person
Cancellations are free up to 30 days before the check-in date. Cancellations made 15-30 days before check-in will incur a fee of 50% of the total booking cost. Cancellations made less than 15 days before check-in will incur a fee of 100% of the total booking cost. In case of no-show the total stay is due.
Book a room by sending an email to groups@yadoyahotel.be with the code: CPDP 2026
A room is bookable with this code until 19 April 2026.
The Hoxton Hotel ****
From 19/05 until 23/05
10% discount on the rate.
City Tax: €5,30/night/person
Cancellations are free up to 7 days before the check-in date.
Book your room via this link.
Indigo Brussels ****
On 19/05 & 20/05 €209/night
On 21/05 €189/night
On 22/05 €179/night
City Tax: €5,30/night/person
Cancellations are free up to 72 hours prior to arrival.
Book your room via this link.
NHow Brussels Bloom ****
On 19/05 & 20/05
Single room: €225/night
Double room: €230/night
On 21/05
Single room: €190/night
Double room: €195/night
On 22/05
Single room: €160/night
Double room: €165/night
City Tax: €5,30/night/person
Cancellations are free up to 3 days prior to arrival.
Book your room via this link.
Exploring Brussels after CPDP 2026
If you are staying in Brussels after CPDP 2026, get ready to discover a city full of history, culture, and charm! From stunning architecture and world-class musea to lively cafés, delicious chocolates, and famous Belgian fries, there’s plenty to explore. Don’t forget to take a stroll through the Grand Place, visit the Magritte Museum, or unwind in one of the city’s beautiful parks. Read further for more recommendations.
European Institutions
- Visit the Parlamentarium, Europe’s largest parliamentary visitor centre, to get a flavour of European politics. Multimedia handsets in the European Union’s 24 official languages will help guide visitors to the heart of the European Parliament, explaining the path towards European integration, how the European Parliament works and what its Members are doing to meet the challenges of today.
Visit the website for more information
- The House of European History offers a trans-national overview of European history. The main focus of the permanent exhibition is on European history from the 20th century and the history of European integration, viewed from a broad historical perspective and bringing together both contrasting and shared experiences of Europeans in history.
Visit the website for more information.
Brussels
Belgium is known for its beers, waffles and chocolate. And maybe for its rich cultural heritance. You will find evidence of all of these in its capital city. But Brussels is so much more than that. It is a melting pot of different cultures, different opinions, different lifestyles… Nothing is too crazy and everything is possible. The city doesn’t have any big touristic highlights like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Big Ben in London. You have to venture off the beaten path. Allow yourself to be surprised and you will have a great time.
If you want some tips on what to see or do, these websites will help you out.
- Spotted by Locals • An all-round blog run by locals. They tell youwhere to eat the most delicious meals, where to drink the cheapest Belgianbeers and even where to swim.
- The Brusselsprouts • This blog not only talks about the best spots in town to have a nice meal, but also gives you an overview of the events that are happening in and around Brussels.
- The Word Magazine • Used to be a printed artsy magazine all about Brussels and Belgium in general. Browsing through the archived website will get you all enthused about your upcoming trip! Today The Word developed into a radio station similarly spirited. At CPDP2020 we collaborate to make live radio broadcasting from the conference.
- See You There • Just like ‘The Word Magazine’, See You There doesn’t just stop at the borders of Brussels. They explore all things cultural and give you a guide on what to do in Belgium each week.
- Visit Brussels • This is the official website of the Brussels tourism board and will give you a general overview on what’s happening in the city.
And of course, don’t forget to check out CPDP-related side events!
Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges and Liège
As you know, Belgium is about as big as a tea towel. Everything is nearby and you don’t need to travel far to be able to see the whole country. Especially when you are staying in Brussels, all other cities are nearby and easy to reach.
- Antwerp (45 minutes by train) • Antwerp is the second largest town of Belgium, the largest port of Belgium and the second largest port of Europe. The city has a lot to offer, ranging from high-end shops to architectural highlights like the house of Paul Peter Rubens.
Visit the website for more information - Bruges (1 hour by train) • Bruges is also called the “Venice of the North” and you will instantly get why. The inner city is well-preserved and almost looks like a museum. Bruges was once a main port and welcomed plenty of artists and nobles from Europe during the 15th century.
Visit the website for more information - Ghent (30 minutes by train) • Ghent can rely on along and rich history. It is the birthplace of Charles V and it played an important role during the industrial revolution in continental Europe. Today, the city has maintained its medieval centre but other than that, it is known for its lively cultural scene. Don’t hesitate to check out a play or concert while visiting the city.
Visit the website for more information - Liège (1 hour by train) • Liège is located near the Meuse River in Belgium’s French-speaking Wallonia region. Its old town is filled with landmarks dating back to the medieval era, including the Romanesque Church of St. Bartholomew. The Grand Curtius museum houses archaeological treasures and art, while Opéra Royal de Wallonie has staged operas since 1820. Lately it has been a hub for all sorts of artistic activities.
Visit the website for more information
Musea
Some of the most exciting musea around: www.wiels.org, www.middelheimmuseum.be, www.smak.be, www.muhka.be, www.mleuven.be, www.museumdd.be, www.bozar.be, www.villaempain.com