33rd annual
Defamation, Privacy & Reputation Management Summit
Gain insights directly from the regulators alongside leading legal experts from the BBC, The Times, Channel 4 and The Sun, plus specialist private practice solicitors and barristers - to explore the latest cases, regulatory changes and emerging challenges shaping media law.
Key themes for 2026
Now in its 33rd year, this event remains Europe’s most renowned defamation conference
Data protection as a reputation defence
Gain insights into Dale Vince vs Associated Newspapers, one of the year’s biggest cases, and how the ruling could shape future reputation and defamation disputes.
Hear perspectives from private practice, in-house media lawyers and opinion shapers on the boundaries of freedom of expression.
AI liability and pre-publication clearance
Learn how to navigate the risks of AI-generated content, from preventing unintended publication to developing effective defences.
Find out how AI can improve pre-publication clearance and how to incorporate these efficiencies into your role while maintaining legal compliance.
Podcasts, social media & the future of law
Stay informed on the legal challenges surrounding podcasts and social media, and how legislation is responding to rapidly evolving platforms.
Get up to speed on platform liability, online defamation and retractions, and the implications of the Online Safety Act.
SRA activities and freedom of speech
Get clarity on the SRA’s approach to SLAPPs and freedom of speech, including the implications of SRA vs Hurst and Carter-Ruck Solicitors & another vs SRA.
Gain practical insights into lawyers’ ethical obligations to clients, courts and other parties, including due diligence into clients’ motivations.
Some of the barristers, regulators, private practice and in-house speakers include:
For over 30 years, Defamation, Privacy & Reputation Management has been well established as the 'get-together' for industry participants.
Uniting the sector at the annual year-end event
For more than 30 years, Defamation, Privacy & Reputation Management has been firmly recognised as the essential industry gathering for all stakeholders.
Bringing together the key players in UK media law in a single venue
Reunite with established contacts and forge new professional connections at the sector's premier annual gathering.
Learn from distinguished experts representing leading organisations including the BBC, Channel 4, IPSO, News UK, Ofcom, Osborne Clarke, Schillings and more.
The industry gathering before the Christmas break
Consolidate your knowledge and compare insights in media law with industry colleagues at the definitive year-end conference for defamation, privacy and reputation management.
Learn from regulatory authorities and surpass compliance standards
Connect with and gain insights from multiple implementation experts at the conference to effectively stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements.
Why this conference?
Meet the claimants, defendants and regulators
We don't just have claimants speaking at the conference. You'll also hear from:
- Leading privacy and defamation experts
- In-house counsel
- Leading lawyers specialising in media disputes
- Senior managers and advisers from across the sector
- Academics across the UK
- Journalists
- Regulatory bodies
The application of changing regulation and legislation
- Using data protection to protect reputation
- The liability for AI generated content
- Case law updates
- The future of law and regulation in the changing media landscape
- SLAPPs and freedom of speech
- Reputation management and redress
- How pre-publication clearance is evolving
- Social media and online content
Partnership opportunities
We have a number of exclusive and innovative sponsorship and speaking options, to help you demonstrate thought leadership in the arena. For more information please contact Tom.Haslam@informa.com