If you are not using a PPT, please provide reading materials authored by a panelist (e.g., articles, papers, or citations) to satisfy CLE requirements.
Sponsors
How to Submit a Successful Proposal
Please submit your speaking proposal for the Spring Academy or for the Fall Academy.
Do’s
- Share your session proposal and include up to 4 speakers
- Include recognized thought leaders in privacy and security law.
- Prioritize substantive, non-promotional content.
- Encourage interactive session formats.
- Deliver a rigorous session for an experienced audience.
- Reflect diverse perspectives (legal, technical, academic, and government).
Don’ts
- Suggest a session without subject matter expertise (SME)
- Submit after the deadline.
- Propose only speakers from a single organization.
- Plan a sales pitch.
- Share more than two proposals.
Who attends the Privacy + Security Forum?
Our audience includes 900+ participants: CPOs, CISOs, in-house and outside counsel, service providers, policymakers, and academics.
How can I become a sponsor?
To explore opportunities, please contact and request the sponsorship prospectus.
Suzanne Armstrong
Sales + Business Development
+1 (847) 687-0501
sarmstrong@privacysecurityacademy.com
Will conference sessions be recorded, or can I record a session?
Conference sessions will not be recorded, and attendees are not permitted to record sessions in any form.
Can I upload the ad for the conference guide?
Sponsors who purchased an ad can upload the PDF to our website. Please follow the artwork specifications and submit at least one month before the event to ensure inclusion in the printed conference guide.
Expo
What are the Expo hours and setup times?
Conference Day 1: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Setup starts at 8 AM)
Conference Day 2: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Setup starts at 8 AM)
Conference Day 3: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Setup starts at 8 AM)
What do I need to bring to the Expo?
Please bring your display materials and any equipment needed for demos (e.g., extension cords or monitors).
What is the layout of the exhibition space?
Each exhibitor receives a 6′ × 2′ table with a tablecloth. Sponsors may bring a branded tablecloth and a pull-up banner.
Can I ship my Expo materials to the venue?
No. The venue cannot accept shipped materials. Please bring your items with you or ship them to your hotel.
Can I leave my exhibit booth set up overnight?
No. Exhibits must be dismantled each day and reset the following morning. Materials may be stored in the closet next to the registration desk overnight.
Speakers
Share your engagement on social media: #privsecforum
How should I plan my session?
Appoint a session leader, hold a planning call, and coordinate content, engagement, and Q&A. Our audience is experienced, so feel free to cover advanced topics. Encourage questions throughout and prepare a few backup questions if needed.
Who will run my PowerPoint presentation?
Please prepare to run your presentation on your own device and preload it. Also, please bring an HDMI or Apple adapter cable. Additional Apple cables will be available at the registration desk. Rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, projectors, and microphones. We ask that you submit your PowerPoint presentation three days prior to the event. You may use our PPT template. Sessions will not be recorded, and slides will be shared three days after the conference.
When should speakers arrive at their session?
As a speaker, please arrive 15 minutes early to connect your laptop to the projector to run your PowerPoint. Please bring a cable that connects your device to an HDMI port. We will also have additional adaptor cables at the registration desk if needed.
What materials do speakers have to submit?
- PPT Presentation. Please upload your PPT presentation here. You may use our PPT template or use your own. Access to PPTs will be made available to participants only after the event.
Participants
Will conference sessions be recorded, or am I allowed to record a session?
Conference sessions will not be recorded, and attendees are not permitted to record sessions.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cannot attend the Privacy + Security Forum, you may transfer your registration to a colleague from your company with prior approval. Alternatively, if you notify us at least two weeks before the event, we can apply your registration credit to the next conference. Please note that refunds are not available for no-shows or late cancellations. By completing the online registration, you acknowledge and agree to these terms as a binding agreement with the Privacy + Security Academy.
Where can I pick up my registration packet?
All participants can pick up their registration package on any conference day between 8 am and 4 pm on the 3rd floor at the venue:
George Washington University
800 21st St NW
Washington, DC 20052
CLE
How many CLE and CPE credits can I earn?
Estimated CLE Credits:
Workshops
2.5 General Credits in MCLE states reporting on a 60-minute hour
3.0 General Credits in MCLE states reporting on a 50-minute hour
Sessions – Conference Day 1, 2, and 3
5.0 General Credits in MCLE states reporting on a 60-minute hour
6.0 General Credits in MCLE states reporting on a 50-minute hour
How can I apply for CLE and CPE credits?
CLE: Please submit your $218 CLE application payment here. Applications must be submitted within 30 days; late submissions may incur a state bar fee of up to $100. Pick up CLE forms at the registration desk and return the signed copy during the conference or mail it to the address below. For questions, contact Kathleen at 610-312-3554 or kmcfadden.cle@yahoo.com.
Download the CLE Form for the Fall Conference 2025: (available on the days of the conference)
CLE FORM – DAY 1
CLE FORM – DAY 2
CLE FORM – DAY 3
Mail the signed CLE form back to:
HB Litigation Conferences LLC
PO Box 141
Clifton Heights, PA 19018-0141
CPE: You may earn 1 CPE credit for every 60 minutes of attendance (e.g., six 1-hour sessions = six credits). Please submit your credits and certificate of attendance directly to IAPP. To obtain a certificate, complete the CLE forms and send them to Kathleen McFadden (kmcfadden.cle@yahoo.com).
Ethics Credits
We do not provide ethics credits.
PowerPoint (PPT)
Do you have a PowerPoint (PPT) template?
You may use our PPT template for your PowerPoint presentation. We ask that you submit your presentation here 3 days prior to the event.
Conference Slides
How can I access the conference slides?
If you opted to receive slides during registration, we will send a link after the event. You may also purchase slide access as an add-on to your registration.
Venue + Hotels
Venue
The George Washington University
800 21st St NW
Washington, DC 20052
Hotels in Washington, DC
