OneTrust Brings the Future of Technology Governance into Focus at TrustWeek 2026

Jonathan Zittrain, Professor of International Law at Harvard, and Robert Bair, Head of Cyber and National Security Policy at Anthropic, join OneTrust on the keynote stage

ATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OneTrust, the AI-Ready Governance Platform™, will host its annual customer and community conference, TrustWeek 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 28-30, 2026. As AI raises the stakes for governance, TrustWeek 2026 will bring together the leaders tackling its most important challenges, exchanging new ideas, and setting the direction for what comes next. This year’s event will unveil innovations shaping the future of consent and privacy, technology risk, and AI governance, while showcasing practical strategies and real-world examples to help organizations adapt their programs for AI. Peer-led sessions and hands-on learning opportunities will provide attendees with insights and practical experience they can put to work immediately.

“AI is driving one of the most consequential shifts in how organizations operate, and governance will determine how confidently they can scale it,” said John Heyman, CEO of OneTrust. “This year’s TrustWeek reflects the scale and significance of that shift, bringing together leaders shaping the future of consent and privacy, technology risk, and AI governance to share what’s working, explore what’s next, and turn those insights into action.”

Get Ready for What’s Next in Governance at TrustWeek 2026

The TrustWeek 2026 agenda features sessions for privacy and data protection leaders, security and risk leaders, marketing and customer data leaders, and data and AI governance leaders.

Keynotes and speakers taking center stage at TrustWeek 2026 include:

• Opening Keynote | Ready for What’s Next: TrustWeek 2026 opens September 29^th by exploring the forces reshaping governance, what they mean for customers, and how OneTrust is responding as governance becomes increasingly central to how businesses operate and innovate. OneTrust Chief Executive Officer, John Heyman, will share the commitments shaping OneTrust’s next chapter, before OneTrust Chief Innovation Officer, Blake Brannon, brings the future of technology governance into focus, setting the stage for TrustWeek 2026 innovation announcements.
• In Conversation with Anthropic | What Privacy and Compliance Look Like When Agents Do the Work: Robert Bair, Head of Cyber and National Security Policy at Anthropic, will join OneTrust Chief Innovation Officer, Blake Brannon, for a candid conversation about what happens when AI agents shrink the gap between decision and action.
• Guest Keynote | Constitutions, Claws, and Canines: Reckoning with the Future of AI: Jonathan Zittrain, Professor of International Law at Harvard Law School, will take the TrustWeek 2026 stage to share a framework for navigating the competing forces shaping AI and how leaders can prepare for—and help guide—what comes next.
• Innovation Keynote | Building What’s Next: Governance at the Speed of Business: On September 30^th, OneTrust Chief Product & Technology Officer, DV Lamba, and OneTrust Chief Innovation Officer, Blake Brannon, will unveil the next wave of OneTrust platform innovation, bringing the company’s vision for the future of governance to life through new capabilities and real-world applications. Kelly Thewes, Global Head of Data Privacy Compliance and Chief Data Ethics & Privacy Officer at Fiserv, and Erica Gunnison, Executive Director of Procurement, Compliance and Analytics at NCR Atleos, will join the keynote stage to share how enterprises are putting cross-functional AI governance into practice.

Additional breakout sessions will feature leaders from American Airlines, BBVA, Blackbaud, Deere & Co, DIRECTV, Fiserv, Genuine Parts Company, GOL, HP, LUMEN, NCR Atleos, OpenAI, Scania, Workday, and more.

Role-Specific Sessions

TrustWeek will offer sessions tailored to attendee’s role, priorities, and the challenges they are solving right now:

• CPOs, Privacy Operations Teams, and Compliance Leaders: Explore modernizing privacy programs for the AI era, operationalizing privacy at scale, regulatory intelligence and evolving requirements, and governance strategies that enable innovation without increasing risk.
• CISOs, IT Risk Teams, Third-Party Risk Professionals, and Governance Leaders: Explore technology risk management in the AI era, architecting governance for AI agents, managing risk across vendors, systems, and AI initiatives, and building scalable governance programs without creating bottlenecks.
• Marketing, Digital, Customer Experience, and Consent Teams: Explore scaling consent operations, leveraging first-party data responsibly, preference centers that drive engagement, and building customer trust in an AI-powered world.
• AI Governance Leaders, Data Leaders, CIOs, and Innovation Teams: Explore AI governance program development, agent governance and oversight, continuous monitoring and enforcement, and cross-functional operating models for AI-ready governance.

Experiences Focused on Connection, Problem-Solving, and Execution

TrustWeek 2026 offers new and enhanced experiences designed to reimagine how the governance community connects, collaborates, and learns:

• Ask-an-Expert Support Bar: Get real-time answers and insight from OneTrust specialists.
• Peer-to-Peer Topic Tables: Collaborate and exchange insights with fellow attendees.
• Certification Trainings: Join expert-led, hands-on product training through OneTrust’s accredited certification sessions.
• 1:1 Meeting Center: Connect directly with the OneTrust team for tailored conversations.
• OneTrust University & Community: Discover ongoing learning resources and engage with peers.
• UX & Product Feedback Zones: Share input and help shape the future of OneTrust.
• OneTrust Demo Stations: See OneTrust’s solutions in action with live product demonstrations.
• Partner Solutions Expo: Explore innovative offerings from OneTrust’s trusted partners.

Join us at TrustWeek 2026

• Register today
• Get the latest on TrustWeek 2026 speakers, sessions, and more leading up to the event with the official agenda.
• Stay on top of the latest news and announcements from OneTrust on LinkedIn and follow along at #TrustWeek.

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