Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Ethics in Africa Conference, 17 – 18 February 2026, Accra, Ghana
Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Ethics in Africa Conference, 17 – 18 February 2026, Accra, Ghana
This conference seeks to provide a unique platform for C Level and Board Level Executives, General Counsels, Compliance Officers, Finance Directors and Managers, Human Resources Specialists, and State Officers with an oversight mandate among other critical professionals to hear from their peers, to learn best practices and to openly and freely discuss real life issues and solutions in an informal and relaxed setting.
THE ULTIMATE ANTI-CORRUPTION EXPERIENCE
2026 looks set to be another challenging year for professionals in both the private and public sector with ever increasing pressures from the markets they operate in, combined with an uptick in enforcement and international cooperation on Anti-Corruption matters. Faced with a bewildering array of new laws, regulations and guidance, many professional practitioners want to know what works well and how to introduce the best compliance practices in their respective organisations in the most cost effective and innovative way.
Nielsonsmith & MEACA Compliance, Anti-Corruption & Ethics conference seeks to provide a unique platform for C Level and Board Level Executives, General Counsels, Compliance Officers, Finance Directors and Managers, Human Resources Specialists, and State Officers with an Oversight mandate among other critical professionals to hear from their peers, to learn best practices and to openly and freely discuss real life issues and solutions in an informal and relaxed setting. It promises to deliver timely and important insights for all those involved in compliance and anti-corruption/bribery, irrespective of industry or jurisdiction. This Conference aims to improve transparency and accountability in the public sector and to promote responsible behavior in the private sector.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
- C Level and Board Level Executives of private and public sector Corporations
- General counsel and other in-house legal professionals,
- Chief Compliance officers and other compliance professionals,
- Inhouse attorneys and Private practice attorneys that counsel clients on international and local compliance issues,
- Finance Directors, Finance Managers and Forensic accountants
- Human Resources Specialists
- State Officers with an Oversight mandate over tax payers funded organisations
- Mr. Tomell deSilva Ceasar, Chairman, MEACA
- Mr. Elvis Angyiembe, Global Head of Investigations, ABB
Electrification - Mr. Godfred Abakah, Sanctions Manager, Fidelity Bank Ghana
- Ms. Jennifer D. Newton, Chief Compliance Officer, Caddipay & CEO Nat’l Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professionals (NABCRMP)
- Ms. Abena Asare-Menako, Chief Compliance Officer, Societe Generale Ghana
- Mr. Mohamed Komara, General Counsel – Central & West Africa Region, General Counsel – Central & West Africa Region, Nestlé
- Mr. Stephan Lutz, Legal & Compliance Officer, Daimler Trucks & Buses MENA
- Mr. Gabriel Semekor Agbevam, Compliance Manager, Danone
- Mr. William Brew, Head of Conduct and Compliance, Access Bank Plc
- Ms. Gertrude Dede Attiogbey, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, African Development Bank
- Dr. Joseph Asantey, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, ARB Apex Bank Ltd
- Ms. Adu Ampofo, Legal Counsel & Company Secretary, Nyaho Medical Centre
Should you wish to join our esteemed speaker panel at the conference, please contact Mr. Alex Terry on alex.terry@nielsonsmith.com
The agenda for Sanctions, Anti-Corruption & Ethics Conference is prepared by and for industry professionals, and includes the most interesting topics, currently pertinent to the field.
Day 1
08:00 – 09:00 Registration opens, early morning refreshments and networking
09:00 – 09:15 Opening Address and Delegate Introductions by the Chairperson
09:15 – 09:45 Keynote Session by a CEO/Senior Government Official on the importance of compliance and ethics
09:45 – 10:30 Global financial sanctions landscape
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Refreshment Break and Networking
11:00 – 12:00 Managing sanctions and geopolitical risk in 2025
12:00 – 13:15 NETWORKING TABLE D’HÔTE LUNCH
13:15 – 14:15 African anti-corruption & AML legislation update & initiatives
14:15 – 15:15 Recent changes in global anti-corruption legislation: impact and lessons learnt for Africa operating companies
15:15 – 15:40 Coffee Refreshment Break and Networking
15:40 – 16:40 Operational Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery
16:40 – 17:30 Panel Discussion: doing business with sanctioned countries and conflict zones
17:30 – 17:35 Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
Day 2
09:00 – 09:05 Opening Address by Chairperson
09:05 – 10:00 Operational AML/CTF
10:00 – 11:00 “The value of Compliance for the execution of the long-term corporate strategy”. How compliance (or the limitations thereof) may impact the achievement of corporate strategic objectives
11:00 – 11:15 Coffee Refreshment Break and Networking
11:15 – 12:00 Internal Investigations.
12:00 – 13:00 Transforming Compliance 2025
13:00 – 14:00 NETWORKING TABLE D’HÔTE LUNCH
14:00 – 15:00 The Importance of Being Earnest: How to Approach Arbitration with Compliance Issues
15:00 – 15:25 Coffee Refreshment Break and Networking
15:25 – 16:25 Interactive Panel Discussion: Building screening and due diligence in the Risk Based Approach (RBA) while establishing an AML/CFT/CPF framework.
16:25 – 16:30 Chairman’s Remarks
END OF CONFERENCE
If you are interested in speaking at this conference, please contact Mr. Alex Terry on alex.terry@nielsonsmith.com
Please contact your NielsonSmith representative to discuss the programme in more depth.
The Middle East & Africa Compliance Association (MEACA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven professional body committed to advancing transparency, accountability, and ethical governance across both public and private sectors in the Middle East and Africa. Established to address the growing need for structured compliance frameworks in the region, MEACA serves as a central hub for compliance professionals, offering resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy to promote integrity in business practices.
Mission and Vision:
Vision: To be the leading professional association in the Middle East and Africa, promoting transparency, accountability, and a culture of integrity in both private and public sectors.
Mission: To empower compliance professionals with the skills, resources, and knowledge to be effective ambassadors of goodwill within their respective companies and communities. MEACA seeks to foster and nurture a business context where good governance, adherence to laws, ethics, and transparency are the international norm, not the exception.
Core Activities:
- Professional Development: MEACA offers training programs, workshops, and seminars aimed at enhancing the competencies of compliance professionals.
- Networking Opportunities: The association organizes events and conferences to facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices among professionals in the field.
- Advocacy and Thought Leadership: MEACA engages with policymakers and industry leaders to advocate for robust compliance standards and ethical business practices.
- Mentorship Programs: Committed to nurturing the next generation of compliance professionals, MEACA provides mentorship opportunities to guide and support emerging talent in the industry
Through these initiatives, MEACA aims to build a resilient compliance culture that supports sustainable economic growth and enhances the global reputation of the Middle East and Africa as regions committed to ethical business conduct.
AGRC is a global, non-profit, professional accreditation & certification organisation, as well as a networking platform, that was founded in 2020 and started its operations a year later. We have developed a series of Level 3 professional qualifications on topics such as AML, ESG, KYC/CDD, Compliance, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, and International Economic Sanctions, all of which have been accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF) in the UK.
We also facilitate the exchange of knowledge and sharing of experiences among governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) professionals. We support our community of multi-jurisdictional GRC professionals in the financial services industry and beyond by sharing their common values, experiences, expertise, and business development opportunities.
You can find out more about us at www.agrc.org.
Should you wish to become our Partner at this event, please contact Mr. Alex Terry on alex.terry@nielsonsmith.com
2-day physical pass for one person and the company-wide Post-Event Microsite license for 1 year – 350 USD
Please note, we will not charge VAT on this price. The price includes all sessions, lunch, refreshments and available documentation. Please contact us for Group Booking Discounts. Please note: “Vendor” companies may attend as sponsors only.
Conference Venue
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Delegate tickets are for in-house participants only. Compliance vendors may only attend by becoming a sponsor, please request a prospectus via the button below. Vendors purchasing tickets will not gain access to the event and will receive only a 70% refund.
