J. Trevor Hughes

J. Trevor Hughes

Keynote Speaker: Digital Policy & Privacy Law Expert; President & CEO of International Association of Privacy Professionals; Co-Author of "Privacy Law in Marketing"

J. Trevor Hughes Biography

  1. Trevor Hughes is the president and CEO of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, the professional home for privacy, AI governance, and digital responsibility worldwide. With more than 80,000 members across over 150 countries, the association provides training, certification, publications, research, events, and networking opportunities to address the increasing need for professionals to manage the intersections of data, technology, and humanity. An experienced attorney in privacy, technology, and marketing law, Hughes has built his career in the evolving field of data privacy and digital policy.

Before leading the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Hughes served as in-house counsel at a large insurance company, where he was responsible for early e-commerce implementations. He later became director of privacy at a dotcom, a role that led to the founding of the association. Hughes also served as executive director of the Network Advertising Initiative, an online privacy trade association, and the Email Sender and Provider Coalition, a group focused on email policy and practices. He is a member of the first class of Certified Information Privacy Professionals and co-author, with D. Reed Freeman Jr., of "Privacy Law in Marketing."

Hughes has contributed to the development of federal privacy legislation, the CAN-SPAM Act, state privacy laws, AI policy, and Federal Trade Commission regulations. He has provided testimony before the U.S. Congress Commerce Committee, the Senate Commerce Committee, the Federal Trade Commission, the Home Affairs Committee of the British Parliament, and the EU Parliament on issues related to privacy, surveillance, spam, and privacy-sensitive technologies. His insights have appeared in media outlets such as The New York Times, TechCrunch, and Wired.

Hughes is recognized as a digital policy expert and frequently speaks at events including SXSW, RSA Conference, TEDx, and the Global Privacy Assembly. His engagements have included ICA Live: Africa, the World Bank Group Data Privacy Day, the FIFA Global Compliance Summit, and the Mobile World Congress Ministerial Programme. His keynote addresses encourage critical thinking about the relationship between technology, governance, and human responsibility. Hughes holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Juris Doctor from the University of Maine School of Law, where he serves as an adjunct professor and member of the Law Foundation Board.

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J. Trevor Hughes Videos

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IAPP President & CEO J. Trevor Hughes on Data Privacy - YouTube

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J. Trevor Hughes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Innovation, Government, Law, Professors, Leadership, Technology, Cybersecurity, Ethics & Integrity, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.

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J. Trevor Hughes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Leadership, Innovation and Government. The estimated speaking fee range to book J. Trevor Hughes for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. J. Trevor Hughes generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Paul Wolpe, Latanya Sweeney and Amy Cappellanti-Wolf. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling J. Trevor Hughes for an upcoming event.

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J. Trevor Hughes Videos

J. Trevor Hughes, President and CEO of the IAPP, invites you to the ...
A few words with Trevor Hughes: The HPE & IAPP Innovation Award ...
IAPP President & CEO J. Trevor Hughes on Data Privacy - YouTube
  • How do I book J. Trevor Hughes to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like J. Trevor Hughes for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for J. Trevor Hughes, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for J. Trevor Hughes or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book J. Trevor Hughes for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for J. Trevor Hughes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book J. Trevor Hughes are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire J. Trevor Hughes, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does J. Trevor Hughes speak about?

    J. Trevor Hughes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Innovation, Government, Law, Professors, Leadership, Technology, Cybersecurity, Ethics & Integrity, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
  • Where does J. Trevor Hughes travel from?

    J. Trevor Hughes generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for J. Trevor Hughes?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like J. Trevor Hughes for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book J. Trevor Hughes for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host J. Trevor Hughes or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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