DATA PRIVACY & DIGITAL TRUST

PROTECT Sarawak 2026: Shaping the Future of Digital Trust

PROTECT Sarawak 2026: Shaping the Future of Digital TrustBy Atika SulaimanIn today’s hyper-connected world, data is power, privacy is a right and trust is the currency of progress. As nations, businesses and communities grapple with the challenges of digital transformation, one truth stands clear: the future will belong to those who can protect, govern and leverage data responsibly.PROTECT Sarawak 2026: International Conference on Data Privacy & Digital Trust is not just another event to embrace the digital age. It is a strategic global platform for leadership, collaboration and action, bringing together decision-makers and innovators who will shape how societies thrive in the connected world.Set for 28–29 April 2026 with a 1-Day Masterclass on 30 April 2026 at The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, the conference will unite more than 500 policymakers, regulators, C-suites, SMEs, startups, academics, NGOs, investors, and thought leaders from Malaysia, the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.Unlike traditional IT showcases, PROTECT Sarawak 2026 will redefine the conversation: data privacy as a human right, digital trust as the foundation of governance and resilience as the bedrock of sustainable growth and competitiveness.Road to PROTECT Sarawak 2026: Mini Roadshow SeriesTo build momentum, the Mini Roadshow Series (Nov 2025 – Feb 2026) will make two key stops:Kuala Lumpur – Kick-off on 20 November 2025Miri – 11 February 2026These sessions are not just awareness campaigns. They are listening platforms, gathering challenges, insights and solutions directly from industry players, SMEs, regulators and communities. Curated repertoires from both cities will be compiled and tabled at the main conference, ensuring that the panels during PROTECT Sarawak 2026 address real issues on the ground: from data governance and breaches, privacy and AI ethics, to cross-border frameworks and sustainability.This ensures that PROTECT Sarawak 2026 is not theory, but a collective movement grounded in real-world concerns and solutions. What to ExpectVisionary keynotes from global thought leadersHigh-level panel discussions informed by nationwide industry insightsTED-style talks sparking bold new ideasNetworking opportunities across industries and continents1-Day Masterclass on governance, privacy frameworks, and global best practicesExhibition showcase of next-generation solutions in digital trustA Collective EffortWith the support of the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and Strategic Partners: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), Taylor’s University, TamuAsia, NETSEC and more organizations coming onboard, PROTECT Sarawak 2026 is positioned as Malaysia’s flagship contribution to the global digital trust agenda.Why It MattersThe digital future is being written now. Every breach erodes confidence. Every safeguard builds trust. Every decision shapes competitiveness.By converging leaders from policy, business and society, PROTECT Sarawak 2026 will not only explore how to defend against digital threats, but also unlock opportunities for trade, innovation and sustainable growth in a connected world.For organizations, this is not just a conference. It is an investment in resilience, competitiveness and trust — and it is 100% HRDC Claimable. Protecting Data. Building Trust. Be the Voice for the Voiceless.

PUBLIC PROGRAMME Vol-II

Master PDPA & GDPR compliance in 4 days. Led by top cybersecurity and data privacy experts, Professor Col (R) Dato’ Ts Dr Husin Jazri and Dr. Nur Adlin Hanisah Shahul Ikram, this course combines strategic expertise with legal insight to deliver real-world breach simulations, practical compliance tools, and global credentials—empowering you to lead with trust in the age of data.

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