THE COMPLIANCE CONFERENCE COMPANY
We work with some of the industry’s most respected names to produce an unbeatable platform for sharing knowledge and experience.
The Compliance Conference Company
Nielsonsmith is a highly specialised trade compliance focused international organisation, working closely with the compliance community to create assemblies that are produced through co operation with senior executives and leading analysts, to provide real insight and form a single point for the industry to meet, share ideas and experiences on a neutral platform. We are the compliance conference company.
We work with some of the industry’s most respected names to produce an unbeatable platform for sharing knowledge and experience.
"All very good, brilliant panel discussion, very lively and lots of information; focus on IT compliance and cloud computing was spot on and what was needed."
David Wilson, HP
‘Just to let you know, great conference set-up, very professional speakers, great interaction during the presentations, very professional high standard participants and I learned a lot’
Conference Attendee
‘I consider it a fine conference if I just learn 2-3 new things to take back to the office. At this one, I have learned 50 new things.’
Henrik JacobsenGeneral Counsel/CLO, Falck Schmidt Defence Systems
"I believe in organizing, you exceeded last years’ (already high) level"
Export Compliance in Europe 2017 conference
Henk HartmanTrade Compliance Manager EMEA, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
"It was really a great conference, just keep that as a standard."
Customs Compliance in Europe 2017 conference
Christian SmithGlobal Customs & Trade Compliance, Adient
"The most active conference I have joined"
Customs Compliance in Europe
Jens NilsonTrade Compliance Manager, Germany and Northern Europe, Oceania, and India
Hear from our esteemed speakers
Interview with Peter Klein of PK Consulting in 2018
Interview with Michael Moch of MTU Aero Engines in 2018
Interview with Gary Stanley of Global Legal Services in 2018
Interview with Jasper Helder of Akin Gump in 2018
Interview with Nigel Griffin of GE Aviation in 2018
Interview with Peter Wilson of Herminius in 2018
Interview with Rolf Percy Herberg of RINA in 2018
Interview with Pablo Muniz of Van Bael & Bellis in 2018
Interview with Christian Schmidt of Adient in 2018
Interview with Stephan Mechnig-Giordano of Müller Group in 2018
Interview with Graham Ide of Eaton in 2018
Interview with Christian Schmidt of Adient in 2019
Interview with Michael Schaefer of Deloitte in 2019
Our Upcoming Compliance Conferences

Sanctions, AML & Trade Controls for Banking and Finance in North Africa, 20 – 21 May 2025, Casablanca, Morocco
- The Sanctions, AML & Trade Controls for Banking and Finance in North Africa conference, held on 20-21 May 2025 in Casablanca, Morocco, brings together C-Level Executives, Compliance Officers, Finance Directors, and government officials to discuss best practices and solutions in a relaxed setting. Focused on sanctions, anti-money laundering, and trade controls, this event provides a platform for professionals to share insights and strategies for navigating challenges in North Africa's banking and finance sector.

Sanctions Compliance, AML and CTF for Banking and Finance in the Middle East Conference, 26 – 27 May 2025, Dubai, UAE
- Our annual Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and AML in the Finance sector in the Middle East conference (Dubai) is the one place where you, as a local compliance specialist, can find a way through.

Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Export Controls Compliance in the Middle East Conference, 28 – 29 May 2025, Dubai, UAE
- The US, UK, EU and now China have far reaching export controls, sanctions and anti-corruption initiatives, match this with local regulations and you have a perfect storm of compliance to navigate through. Our annual Sanctions, Anti-Corruption & Export Controls Compliance in the Middle East conference (SACEC) is the one place where you, as a local compliance specialist, can find a way through.

European Sanctions and Export Controls for Aerospace and Defence Conference, 3 – 4 June 2025, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Held on 3–4 June 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, the European Sanctions and Export Controls for Aerospace and Defence Conference brings together senior compliance professionals, legal advisors, and regulatory authorities to address evolving regulatory demands. Focusing on sanctions and export controls, the conference provides a valuable forum for exchanging experiences, exploring solutions, and gaining practical guidance tailored to the aerospace and defence sector.

Trade Compliance Tech Forum, 4 – 5 June 2025, Düsseldorf, Germany
- There is a digital revolution taking place right now in compliance. Some are ahead others waiting to follow but one thing is certain, it is happening and will change the way we operate in the near and distant future.

Cocoa beyond Borders: Sustainability, Compliance, and the Future of Global Markets Conference, 11 – 12 June 2025, London, UK
- This conference provides a unique platform for cocoa farmers, co-operatives, exporters, traders, manufacturers, and government representatives to come together, share insights, explore best practices, and engage in open, solution-driven dialogue around sustainability, compliance, and trade, all in an informal and collaborative setting.

Customs Compliance in the Middle East Conference, 16 – 17 September 2025, Dubai, UAE
- Our annual gathering for Middle Eastern customs and trade compliance professionals, discussing topics ranging from Free Zones, FTAs, origin, transfer pricing and classification to investigation and enforcement.

CFT, AML and Sanctions Compliance for Banking and Finance Conference, 8 – 9 October 2025, Mauritius
- The Regulatory environment has been fast developing over the last few years in Mauritius. Driven by the political will to commit to working with the FATF, Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group to bolster it's AML/CFT initiatives, the new AML and CFT Act 2020 has placed an added responsibility to comply with international standards.

Sanctions Compliance, AML and CTF for Banking and Finance Conference in the Middle East, October 2025, Riyadh, KSA
- ‘Culture beats Compliance’ is well known maxim but carries no weight with Regulators. So how do you not only build leading compliance programs but also ensure their take up and buy in by your colleagues? To quote 'Tomell Da Silva of The Middle East and Africa Compliance Association ''you may have the right 'Tone from the top' but what about the 'Mood in the middle' and the 'Groove on the ground'' ?...

GRC, Anti-Corruption and Trade Compliance in the Middle East Conference, December 2025, Riyadh, KSA
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The Compliance Officer’s Forum, 29 – 30 October 2025, Düsseldorf, Germany
- When there is so much noise that it gets difficult to hear then you need to fine tune the voices you are listening to.

Sanctions and Export Compliance in the UK Conference, 5 – 6 November 2025, London, UK
- Our annual UK-centric gathering in London looking at everything you need to know about EU and European Export Controls Compliance.

Customs Compliance in Europe Conference, 11 – 12 November 2025, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Our annual gathering for European customs and trade compliance professionals

European Trade Controls Compliance Strategic Summit, 3 – 4 December 2025, Washington DC, USA
- Our Annual 2-Day Summit on European, EU and EU Member State Import and Export Trade Controls: The Strategy and Policy Perspective.