Sanctions, AML/Anti-Corruption & Trade Controls in South Africa, 29 – 30 of October, Johannesburg, South Africa
Sanctions, AML/Anti-Corruption & Trade Controls in South Africa, 29 – 30 of October, Johannesburg, South Africa
Navigating Sanctions Compliance, Financial Crime Risks & Ethical Trade in a Complex Regulatory Landscape.

Sanctions, AML/Anti-Corruption & Trade Controls in South Africa is a high-level forum designed for compliance leaders, legal experts, risk officers, and senior executives navigating the increasingly complex regulatory environment across South Africa and the broader Sub-Saharan region.
Taking place in Johannesburg from 29–30 October 2025, this two-day event brings together leading voices from government, industry, and advisory to unpack critical developments in sanctions enforcement, anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks, anti-bribery laws, and trade controls. The conference offers essential guidance on maintaining compliance, managing exposure, and strengthening internal controls in high-risk sectors.
The event fosters candid discussion in an executive-focused, solution-driven setting, encouraging open dialogue on real-world challenges, emerging threats, and innovative compliance strategies. Through expert-led sessions, interactive panels, and peer networking, participants will leave equipped with actionable tools to navigate regulatory complexity and build more resilient compliance programs tailored to the South African and regional business environment.
Should you wish to join our esteemed speaker panel at this event, please contact If you are interested in speaking at this conference, please contact Miss Isra Mahmoud on isra.mahmoud@nielsonsmith.com
The agenda for the GRC, Anti-Corruption and Trade Compliance in the Middle East Conference is prepared by and for industry professionals, and includes the most interesting topics, currently pertinent to the field.
If you are interested in speaking at this conference, please contact Miss Isra Mahmoud on isra.mahmoud@nielsonsmith.com
Please contact your NielsonSmith representative to discuss the programme in more depth.
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX, TSX: DSG) is a global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions designed to enhance the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses. The company’s solutions make it easier for organizations to access and analyze global trade data, offering insights that help businesses improve trade compliance, reduce duties paid, minimize transactions with sanctioned parties, and identify potential customers and supply chain resources.
As the world’s largest collaborative multimodal logistics community, Descartes serves a broad range of industries. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Descartes operates with a global network of offices and partners. More details are available on their website at www.descartes.com.
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. Reyhan Perera on reyhan.perera@nielsonsmith.com
1 physical 2-Day pass and the Company-wide Post-Event Microsite license for 1 year with access to conference recordings – 999 USD
The in-person event includes sessions, lunch, refreshments and available documentation. Please contact us for Groups. Please note: “Vendor” companies may attend as sponsors only.
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