2026 Essential Cybersecurity, Privacy, and AI Law

Overview

UT Law CLE's Essential Cybersecurity, Privacy, and AI Law conference is a one-day, extensive program that offers an in-depth look at the evolving regulatory landscape and practical challenges in these rapidly developing areas. Gain insights into the latest federal and state legal updates, as well as best practices for advising clients on compliance, data protection, and AI governance—making this a "must-attend" event for attorneys seeking to stay ahead in a fast-changing legal and technological environment. This year's topics are expected to include:

An Overview of Current AI Regulation
A Cybersecurity Litigation and Enforcement Update
Governance in a Fast-Changing Regulatory Environment: Developing and Implementing Your Cyber/Privacy/AI Program
Nuts and Bolts of AI Procurement and Contracting
A Privacy Litigation and Enforcement Update
Table Top Exercise: Legal Decisions in Responding to a Cyber Incident
Cybersecurity Insurance and Coverage Essentials
Why AI Keeps You Up at Night: Key Functions and the Possible Legal Problems They Present

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Key Dates

Austin – Oct 21, 2026 – AT&T Conference Center

Live Webcast – Oct 21, 2026

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Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $475.00 Early Bird pricing: May 15, 2026
Last day for $525.00 Regular pricing: Oct 6, 2026
$575.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $430.00 Early Bird pricing: May 15, 2026
Last day for $475.00 Regular pricing: Oct 6, 2026
$520.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $380.00 Early Bird pricing: May 15, 2026
Last day for $420.00 Regular pricing: Oct 6, 2026
$460.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Oct 16, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Oct 19, 2026

Individual
Last day for $525.00 Early Bird pricing: May 15, 2026
$575.00

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $475.00 Early Bird pricing: May 15, 2026
$520.00

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $420.00 Early Bird pricing: May 15, 2026
$460.00

Add-on (in-person registration required)
$100.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Oct 16, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Oct 19, 2026

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
Map

Accommodations

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate of $204 per night. Our special room rate is available until September 20th, or until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first. Click here to book your room online.

Parking Information

Parking is available in the conference center's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Guests may self-park or use the hotel's valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking rates are subject to change without notice.

Self-parking fees:

Hourly Parking:

0-30 minutes, $3
31-60 minutes, $4
1– 2 hours, $6
2– 3 hours, $9
3– 4 hours, $12
4– 5 hours, $15
5– 8 hours, $18
8– 24 hours, $21
Lost ticket, $42

Valet Parking Rates:
Daily valet: $21
Overnight valet: $38