Singapore expands AI governance training partnership with IAPP
IMDA and IAPP will offer certification, global expertise and stronger AI governance training over the next three years.
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) have signed a three-year agreement to expand AI governance training, reflecting growing demand for professionals who can oversee the safe and responsible deployment of AI.
The Memorandum of Intent aims to equip regulators, industry leaders and practitioners with the skills needed to address increasingly complex issues related to AI governance, responsible data use and emerging technology regulation.
Under the partnership, professionals in Singapore will gain broader access to training and certification, including the IAPP’s AI Governance Professional programme. The organisations said demand is growing for specialists who can help organisations manage AI risks while supporting innovation.
IMDA and the IAPP will also continue integrating the Singapore Data Festival with the IAPP Asia Forum for another three years. The joint event will bring together policymakers, regulators and industry experts to discuss developments in AI governance, data protection and digital responsibility, reinforcing Singapore’s position as a regional hub for trusted digital governance.
The agreement was signed by Denise Wong, Commissioner of Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission and IMDA Assistant Chief Executive, and IAPP President and CEO J. Trevor Hughes.
Wong said the partnership would equip regulators and industry leaders with practical skills while attracting more international expertise to Singapore, while Hughes emphasised the growing importance of trained professionals as AI transforms industries.
The partnership will also promote discussions on ethical AI, trustworthy systems and organisational accountability, with both organisations aiming to help practitioners translate high-level governance principles into operational practice.
Why does it matter?
As AI regulation becomes more sophisticated, organisations increasingly need professionals who can translate legal requirements and ethical principles into practical governance processes. Training and certification programmes are becoming an important part of building the institutional capacity needed for responsible AI deployment.
The partnership also reinforces Singapore’s ambition to position itself as a regional centre for AI governance and digital trust. By combining international certification with local policy initiatives, it aims to strengthen the expertise needed to support AI adoption across both the public and private sectors.
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