Privacy by Design 2026 is built for growth-stage founders, CEOs, CTOs, CISOs, product leaders, privacy leaders, legal and compliance professionals, investors, and enterprise innovation leaders.

How does registration work?

Use Apply to Attend to open the registration form, verify your mobile number with OTP, and submit your application. Multi-pass registrations may include additional attendee details.

What is included in the Founder Toolkit?

The Founder Privacy Toolkit is included with attendance and covers readiness frameworks, templates, consent language samples, website readiness tool access, and a complimentary gap assessment with discovery session.

Registration begins with an application. Payment for approved delegates is completed securely through Razorpay when you receive your payment link.

What is the early bird pricing?

Early bird pricing is ₹2,499 + GST until 31st August 2026. Standard pricing of ₹3,999 + GST applies after that date.

How does Demo Day eligibility work?

Demo Day is a curated continuation for pathway participants with an active product trust narrative who are willing to enter Trust Readiness and Founder Program steps.

How can my organization become a partner?

Review partnership opportunities and apply via the Partner page at /events/privacy-by-design/partner.

Where and when is the summit?

18th September 2026 at Radisson Blu Atria, Bengaluru (Palace Road / Ambedkar Veedhi).

What is the refund policy?

Refund requests are evaluated case by case under the event Refund Policy at /events/refund-policy.

How is my personal data handled?

Event registration and related processing are described in the event Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms & Conditions under /events/.

India's Flagship Founder Summit on Digital Trust

Privacy by Design 2026

Winning in the Era of AI, Security & Digital Trust

An executive summit for funded founders who need boardroom-ready privacy, responsible AI, and trust architecture before May 2027.

Founders GuildExecutive Summit18 Sep 2026 · Bengaluru

18th September 2026

Radisson Blu Atria, Bengaluru

See what you'll gain

Outcomes

What you leave with

Built for funded founders who need clarity, credibility, and operating assets—not another conference agenda.

Enterprise Trust

Speak the language enterprise buyers expect when reviewing your privacy and security posture.

Responsible AI

Connect AI product decisions to consent, accountability, and audit-ready controls.

Privacy by Design

Embed privacy into product and ops—not as a last-mile legal patch before the deadline.

Investor Readiness

Answer diligence questions on data practices with clarity that protects valuation narratives.

Customer Trust

Turn transparent data practices into a durable advantage with customers and partners.

Digital Trust

Leave with a practical frame for privacy, security, and trust as one executive agenda.

Is this for you?

Audience

Built for decision-makers who own trust

A curated executive room—not an open meetup. Self-qualify in seconds.

Ideal attendees

Leaders accountable for product, risk, and growth under DPDP.

Growth-stage founders
CEOs
CTOs
CISOs
Product Leaders
Privacy Leaders
Legal & Compliance
Investors
Enterprise Innovation Leaders

Not intended for

We keep the room focused so conversations stay executive-grade.

Students
General networking seekers
Job seekers
Generic conference attendees

Become a Partner

Founder Journey

Your Journey Beyond the Summit

The summit is just the beginning. Apply what you've learned, strengthen digital trust and stay connected with a growing ecosystem of founders, experts and enterprise leaders.

1
Step 1
Attend the Summit
Learn from founders, enterprise leaders and practitioners solving real privacy, AI and digital trust challenges.
Starting point
2
Step 2
Apply What Matters
Turn insights into practical actions using templates, checklists and proven frameworks.
3
Step 3
Strengthen Your Business
Improve privacy, security and AI governance to build customer confidence and enterprise readiness.
4
Step 4
Keep Learning
Continue engaging with experts, peers and community initiatives throughout the year.
5
Step 5
Discover New Opportunities
As the ecosystem grows, you may be invited to collaborations, showcases and community initiatives.
6
Step 6
Keep Building
Continue strengthening trust, governance and responsible AI as your business grows.
Ongoing

1
Step 1
Attend the Summit
Learn from founders, enterprise leaders and practitioners solving real privacy, AI and digital trust challenges.
Starting point
2
Step 2
Apply What Matters
Turn insights into practical actions using templates, checklists and proven frameworks.
3
Step 3
Strengthen Your Business
Improve privacy, security and AI governance to build customer confidence and enterprise readiness.
4
Step 4
Keep Learning
Continue engaging with experts, peers and community initiatives throughout the year.
5
Step 5
Discover New Opportunities
As the ecosystem grows, you may be invited to collaborations, showcases and community initiatives.
6
Step 6
Keep Building
Continue strengthening trust, governance and responsible AI as your business grows.
Ongoing

Building digital trust isn't a destination—it's a continuous advantage for growing businesses.

Included with attendance

Founder Privacy Toolkit

Operational assets you can deploy immediately after the summit—not just a conference goodie bag.

Included

Privacy Readiness

A practical frame to know what “ready” looks like before the May 2027 deadline.

Unlocked for approved attendees

Included

AI Governance Starter Kit

Starter controls that connect AI product choices to consent and accountability.

Unlocked for approved attendees

Included

Enterprise Trust Checklist

The diligence questions enterprise buyers and investors increasingly ask.

Unlocked for approved attendees

Employee Privacy Notice

Vendor DPA Template

Consent Language Samples

Access to Website Readiness Tool

DPDP Readiness Framework

Complimentary GAP Assessment + 1 hr discovery session

Delegate Passes Now Open

Themes

Four forces shaping digital trust

One executive agenda—Privacy, AI, Security, and Digital Trust.

Privacy

Consent, retention, and fiduciary duties founders must operationalize.

AI

Responsible AI choices that survive enterprise and regulatory scrutiny.

Security

Access controls and safeguards that protect trust under real pressure.

Digital Trust

The executive narrative that unifies privacy, AI, and security.

Meet the Speakers

One focused day

Your Day at Privacy by Design

A thoughtfully curated experience for founders, enterprise leaders, investors and ecosystem partners.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AMNetworkingDigital Trust

Registration & Networking

Session Overview

Arrival at Radisson Blu Atria

Purpose

Arrival, registration, and networking before the programme opens.

Key Discussion Points

Arrival at Radisson Blu Atria

Expected Takeaways

Registration complete
Early peer connections

Who Should Attend

FounderCEOCTOCISOProduct Leader

Ideal For

Growing StartupsSeries A+B2B SaaS

Speakers

Speaker lineup will be announced soon.

Partnership

Grow With the Privacy & Digital Trust Ecosystem

Whether you're a technology provider, consulting firm, legal expert or community leader, partner with us to educate the market, create business opportunities and build digital trust together.

1
Step 1
Partner
Join the Privacy by Design ecosystem.
Become part of a growing community committed to advancing privacy, AI governance and digital trust.
2
Step 2
Enable
Build capability.
Access partner resources, enablement programs, sales assets and expert guidance.
3
Step 3
Collaborate
Create value together.
Co-host events, deliver workshops, share expertise and jointly solve customer challenges.
4
Step 4
Grow
Expand business opportunities.
Build credibility, generate qualified opportunities and strengthen long-term strategic relationships.

1
Step 1
Partner
Join the Privacy by Design ecosystem.
Become part of a growing community committed to advancing privacy, AI governance and digital trust.
2
Step 2
Enable
Build capability.
Access partner resources, enablement programs, sales assets and expert guidance.
3
Step 3
Collaborate
Create value together.
Co-host events, deliver workshops, share expertise and jointly solve customer challenges.
4
Step 4
Grow
Expand business opportunities.
Build credibility, generate qualified opportunities and strengthen long-term strategic relationships.