Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Ethics in Africa Conference, 24-26 February 2025, Nairobi, Kenya
Sanctions, Anti-Corruption and Ethics in Africa Conference, 24-26 February 2024, Nairobi, Kenya
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
2024 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
- Ms. Nolu Gwababa, Head of Regional Ethics and Compliance, EMEA Meta
- Mr. Tomell deSilva Ceasar, Co-Chairman, MEACA
- Mr. Laban Omangi, Chairman, Compliance Society of Kenya
- Mr. Elvis Angyiembe, Global Head of Integrity Regulatory Affairs & Data Privacy, ABB
- Mr. Christos Christou, Chief Compliance Officer, LuLu Financial Holdings
- Mr. Peter Odedina, Group Chief Compliance officer, Airtel Africa PLC
- Ms. Rita Mwang, General Manager Legal Compliance and Risk, Simba Corporation Ltd.
- Mr. Brian Kings Muriithi Kimathi, Director Ethics Culture and Integrity, e&
- Ms. Ruth Mabele, General Counsel, Rubis Energy Kenya
- Ms. Jennifer D. Newton, Chief Compliance Officer Caddipay & CEO, Nat’l Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professionals (NABCRMP)
- Ms. Doreen Karake, Head of Legal Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Ruzizi III Energy Limited
- Ms. Emily Kigume, Head Law Patents & Compliance East Africa, Bayer
- Mr. Mike Eldon, Member, Membership & Ethics Committee, The Blue Company
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
08:15 – 09:00 Registration opens and morning refreshments
09:00 – 09:15 Opening Address and Delegate Introductions by the Chairmen
09:15 – 10:15 Analysing the FATF report
10:15 – 11:15 FATF Grey list challenges – Strengthening AML and CFT framework
11:15 – 11:45 Coffee Refreshment Break and Networking
11:45 – 12:30 FATF Grey list challenges – Instituting compliance best practices
12:30 – 13:45 NETWORKING TABLE D’HÔTE LUNCH
13:45 – 14:30 Lessons learned from FATF de-grey listings and the way forward for Kenya
14:30 – 15:15 Recent changes in global AML and anti-corruption legislation: impact and lessons learnt for Africa operating FSIs
15:15 – 15:40 Coffee Refreshment Break and Networking
15:40 – 16:40 Operational AML/CTF – Best practices in AML/CTF programs
16:40 – 17:30 African anti-corruption & AML legislation update & initiatives
17:30 – 17:35 Chairmen Closing Remarks and End of Day 1
Day 2
09:00 – 09:05 Opening Address by Chairmen
09:05 – 10:00 Managing sanctions and geopolitical risk in 2025
10:00 – 11:00 Internal Investigations.
11:00 – 11:15 Coffee Refreshment Break and Networking
11:15 – 12:00 Transforming Compliance 2025
12:00 – 13:00Curating Corporate Culture
13:00 – 14:00 NETWORKING TABLE D’HÔTE LUNCH
14:00 – 16:00 Interactive Discussion: Compliance Development Goals
16:00 – 16:25 Coffee Refreshment Break and Networking
16:25 – 16:30 Chairmen’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.
MEACA – The region has tremendous opportunities, but some business leaders may shy away from it because of the perceived high level of risk. Investors and business leaders expect proper compliance with transparent regulations before they investor do business with regional companies. It is entirely possible to do clean business in the region. Transparency and compliance within an easily understood regulatory environment reduce risk and the cost
of doing business. MEACA will help catalyze and inspire movement for a more ethical and just world, improving global perceptions of the region. We will become a trusted voice that empowers integrity by finding common ground between cultures, helping people
understand the value of good governance and compliance with established rules and regulations. MEACA is focused on delivering networking opportunities and events that bring
together compliance professionals across the Middle East & Africa region, creating professional development opportunities to upskill compliance professionals and align their skillset with international standards, providing mentorship for the next generation of compliance professionals and helping them understand their impact in the workplace, driving advocacy for the importance of an ethical compliance framework that will enhance both business growth and employee wellness, and implementing global best practices that will improve the perception of compliance in the region and invite more foreign investment opportunities.
The Blue Company Project is an independent initiative that promotes anti-corruption and ethical business practice in the private sector across East Africa.
We create a community of like-minded businesses within the private sector who share our values and beliefs.
The benefits to becoming a member include: a competitive advantage, network purchasing opportunities, and brand visibility. The Blue Company is a non-profit and does not charge membership subscription fees
CSK is a member-based regulatory compliance professional association. Its membership is open to compliance professionals in the financial services industry.
Founded in 2020 with a Governing Council consisting of present Services industry veterans with a wide experience in the regulatory compliance, CSK’s mission is to champion compliance standards and practice and to also provide the necessary resources for the compliance professional community and others who share these principles. A strong and empowered compliance function will lead to achievement of our strategic goal of sustainable growth and safeguarding the reputation and professionalism within the Financial Services sector.
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 – 599 USD
Special offer price for Blue Company Members – $ 399 USD
Special offer price for Compliance Society of Kenya Members – $ 399 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
Villa Rosa Kempinski,
Chiromo Rd, Nairobi, Kenya.
Accommodation allotment
TBC
