• Annual Conference and Meeting of the Association of European Data Protection Judges (AEDPJ)



Objective

The conference will address key challenges in GDPR enforcement across the EU and EEA, focusing on recent CJEU case law, the evolving approach of the EC and DPAs, and the interaction between the GDPR and emerging digital business models. 

Special attention will be given to the EDPB guidance on “Pay or OK” models, exploring issues of consent, legitimate interest, and fairness, as well as their implications for judicial review and enforcement practice. 
 
The second day will focus on national experiences in judging GDPR compliance cases and on identifying best practices within European courts.

Key topics 

  • GDPR enforcement and CJEU case law 
  • ‘Pay or OK’ models and consent 
  • Applying and interpreting the GDPR in judicial practice at national level 
  • Ensuring data protection through European courts 

Who should attend? 

All members of the judiciary dealing with GDPR compliance cases: judges, prosecutors, court staff and other legal professionals interested in the topic. 

Online participation option 

The event will be streamed live online. You have the option to follow the conference on Zoom, enabling you to ask questions and take part in the discussion with participants in Trier.

Participation 

Kindly note that the places will be allocated according to the first come, first served principle. 
We strongly advise you not to make any hotel or travel arrangements before you receive our confirmation. 

Registration fee:  
  • Free of charge – Members of the AEDPJ  
    Please click on “Register” - you will then have the opportunity to register free of charge.
  • 175 Euro – non-Members of AEDPJ 
Accommodation and travel costs unfortunately cannot be reimbursed. 

Fees in €
Standard
AEDPJ Members
Registration
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  • Free of charge – Members of the AEDPJ  
    Please click on “Register” - you will then have the opportunity to register free of charge.

  • If you join the AEDPJ by 23.01.2026 you can attend this event for free as the AEDPJ Members.
  • Please consult https://aedpj.eu if you wish to become an AEDPJ Member.