2026 General Speaker

David Canning is the Head of Digital KIM at the Cabinet Office

Dave Parsons is the Wales Accord on the Sharing of Personal Information Code Manager and has responsibility for the strategic development and operational implementation of the Wales Accord on the Sharing of Personal Information (WASPI) framework. Dave has worked extensively within public services for over 20 years and has worked more exclusively within the areas…

Kay Young (she/her) is the Information and Records Management Lead at the Food Standards Agency in UK government. With over 15 years of experience in the profession, she champions digital transformation and information governance across the organisation. She is passionate about building sustainable information ecosystems that support transparency, trust, and better decision-making. Kay works closely…

Andrew Harvey is Head of Information Governance / Data Protection Officer at Guy's & St Thomas' and Kings College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts. He has held multiple senior roles in Data Protection, including two Directorial posts, serving as Data Protection Officer for the IRMS, and Chairing both national and regional Health and Care Strategic Information…

Elizabeth H. Day is the Assistant University Archivist for Records Management at The American University in Cairo, where she leads records management operations across all formats and supervises records center facilities. She provides guidance and training to university personnel on proper records management practices, develops institutional records practices, and explores emerging technologies for email archiving…

Arlette is a strategic consultant and information governance leader with deep expertise in compliance, M&A integration, and global data lifecycle management. She brings a methodical, cross-functional approach to aligning Legal, IT, Privacy, and Operations, honed through leadership roles at Iron Mountain and Novartis. Her work spans biotech, pharma, and professional services, where she enables scalable…

Helen is Head of Information Governance and KIM Digital Projects at ICS Digital. Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) are part of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). They provide shared services to a growing number of government departments and public bodies including DESNZ, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, UK Space Agency, Building…

Information Governance Manager at the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, previous experience of public and private sector information roles combined with emergency ambulance volunteering. A survivor of many strange situations she aims to build understanding in the IG, DP and Cyber professions to improve communication and interdisciplinary working.

Bernd is a specialist for information and risk management, which includes information protection, governance and privacy. In his role, he advises enterprise customers across Europe how they can best utilize the Microsoft solutions to fulfill their business and compliance needs. Bernd works in an international team that is closely aligned to Microsoft Corporation’s engineering, shaping…

Danny works with organisations across the UK and Europe to help them identify priorities and implement effective Information Management solutions. As a Business Development Manager, he supports stakeholders in navigating digital transformation, solving operational challenges, and adopting innovative, AI‑driven approaches to managing data and documents. With a passion for delivering meaningful outcomes, Danny has built…