The European Compliance Officer’s Forum, 27 – 28 January 2026, Düsseldorf, Germany
The European Compliance Officer's Forum, 27 - 28 January 2026, Düsseldorf, Germany
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People often ask me what the forum is all about and I often reply, ”I’m not too sure, you see, we meet, in a room, around fifty of us and Manuela or Andre or Sam, it could be anyone in the room really, will go to the front and visually backed up by a few slides will get us all talking about something, something that’s probably been uppermost in everyone’s mind lately when focused on the job .”
This is a room of senior and leading compliance executives, who will meet in Dusseldorf this October to engage, share knowledge and benchmark in an open, intimate and candid atmosphere in a designed room set up with armchairs and sofas. Not a ‘normal conference’ this is open and clear talking, often an exchange of views, an intense two days designed so senior compliance executives have a place to share ideas, learn new ones and generally join in the discussion in a relaxed yet dynamic setting.
The Forum is designed to act almost as a support group. It is unique and addresses requests that Nielsonsmith has received over the years to build a platform where senior compliance officers can meet openly, intimately and candidly.
Leadership in compliance is not easy, there are many often conflicting issues that require your focus and decision making can be isolating so creating complex situations where you have few options for support. You will find this support at the Forum along with shared wisdom from a high trust group.
We have been meeting for over five years now, growing every year as news of the Forum spreads from senior executive to senior executive, yet we still limit the Forum to fifty attendees to ensure we all get to know and learn from each other.
Your time is valuable, we want to maximise your time spent with us, so we have incorporated the opportunity this year to meet a selected group of specialists in pre-arranged meetings who can help to alleviate the corporate workload
It is only fifty of us though, it’s kept at this number so we all get to meet and know each other, it works brilliantly, see you there.
- Mr. Andre Uhlmann, Chief Compliance Officer, TK Elevators
- Mr. Karl Hennessee, SVP, Litigation, Investigations & Regulatory Affairs, Airbus
- Dr. Stephan MechnigDirecteur général de la conformité, Swarovski
- Mr. Patrick VogtDirecteur général de la conformité, DMG Mori
- Mr. Sebastian Goebel, Head of Corporate Compliance, Legal Department, Georg Fischer AG
- Mr. Piotr ChmielDirecteur général de la conformité, T-Mobile Polska S.A
- Mr. Bo van Zeeland, Head of Global Compliance, Legal Americas & Legal Europe, SABIC
- Ms. Geerte Hesen, Chief Legal Officer & Compliance Officer, Ferrovial
- Mr. Angel Corbacho Muro, Senior Legal Counsel Compliance EMEA, Cloudflare
- Ms. Samantha Boel, Director Ethics & Compliance, Uber
- Ms. Heike Böhme, Chief Compliance Officer Business Sectors, Bosch
- Mr. Martin Lønstrup, Group Chief Compliance Officer, Coloplast
- Dr. Sven Klaiber, Head of Legal & Compliance, Data Protection Officer, HELM AG
- Mr. Julian Hirsch, Advisory Sales Engineer, Archer
- Ms. Tracy Varnum, Director Europe Central, Archer
- Mr. Daniel McLaughlin, Partner at Hughes Hubbard and Reed LLP
Veuillez contacter votre représentant NielsonSmith pour discuter plus en détail du programme.
Jour 1
08:15 – 09:00 Ouverture des inscriptions et rafraîchissements du matin
09:00 - 09:15 Opening Address and Delegate Introductions
09:15 – 10:15 Evolution or Revolution in the Compliance Role?
10:15 – 11:15 Legal & Compliance strategies that bring growth and innovation
11:15 – 11:35 Barista Coffee Refreshment Break and pre-arranged meetings
11:35 – 12:35 Leading compliance controls on branches and subsidiaries
12:35 – 13:35 NETWORKING TABLE D’HÔTE LUNCH
13:35 – 14:40 The new reality, operating in the US, China and Russia
14:40 – 15:40 Changing the Game – How AI is Revolutionizing Compliance Management
15:40 – 16:00 Barista Coffee Refreshment Break and pre-arranged meetings
16:00 – 17:00 A Whistleblowing fireside Chat with: Mr. Jonathon Taylor, Whistleblower, Author, Corporate Lawyer
17:00 – 17:05 Closing Day One remarks
17:05 – 18:25 Réception de réseautage de la conférence
Day Two
09:00 - 09:05 Allocution d'ouverture du président
09:05 – 10:05 Compliance to Business Ethics transformation
10:05 – 11:05 Collaborating for a Sustainable Governance Program
11:05 – 11:25 Barista Coffee Refreshment Break and pre-arranged meetings
11:25 – 12:25 Internal Investigations
12:25 – 13:30 NETWORKING TABLE D’HÔTE LUNCH
13:30 – 14:30 Leveraging behavioural ethics
14:30 – 15:30 Effective Training
15:30 – 15:35 Closing Remarks
15:35 – 17:00 Barista Coffee Refreshment Break and pre-arranged meetings
END OF THE FORUM
In today’s interconnected world, businesses and regulations cross borders seamlessly, and so must our efforts in compliance. Compliance challenges are no longer confined to local jurisdictions; they are international, multifaceted, and demand collective action. This is why the French Compliance Society acts as both a think tank and a hub for sharing experiences, expertise, and knowledge. We tackle strategic, complex, and demanding issues such as anti-corruption, international sanctions, export controls, taxation, and geopolitical tensions. These are not just challenges; they are opportunities to elevate compliance as a strategic pillar for organizations.
• Conferences and events to foster dialogue and learning.
• Working groups addressing pressing topics in response to current global and local developments. By joining the French Compliance Society, you will: Connect with a global
network of compliance professionals and thought leaders.
We invite you to follow our activities on LinkedIn to join our working groups, participate in discussions, and stay informed about our events and initiatives. Let’s advance compliance—beyond borders, beyond industries, and beyond expectations. Together
AGRC est une organisation mondiale à but non lucratif d'accréditation et de certification professionnelles, ainsi qu'une plateforme de mise en réseau, qui a été fondée en 2020 et a commencé ses activités un an plus tard. Nous avons développé une série de qualifications professionnelles de niveau 3 sur des sujets tels que l'AML, l'ESG, le KYC/CDD, la conformité, la gestion des risques, la gouvernance d'entreprise et les sanctions économiques internationales, qui ont toutes été accréditées par le London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF) au Royaume-Uni.
Nous facilitons également l'échange de connaissances et le partage d'expériences entre les professionnels de la gouvernance, du risque et de la conformité (GRC). Nous soutenons notre communauté de professionnels GRC multi-juridictionnels dans l'industrie des services financiers et au-delà en partageant leurs valeurs communes, leurs expériences, leur expertise et leurs opportunités de développement commercial.
Vous pouvez en savoir plus sur nous à l'adresse suivante www.agrc.org.
Meet Our Event Partners:
Case IQ provides investigative case management software, compliance automation tools, and whistleblower hotline solutions. Trusted by leading companies worldwide, Case IQ’s platform combines robust security, scalability, and intuitive design to empower organizations to address ethical, compliance, and risk management challenges.
A propos de ArcherWith more than 20 years of experience, Archer is solely dedicated to helping organizations manage risk, ensure compliance and meet emerging challenges that may stand in the way of success. Working with the largest pure risk management community globally, we partner with more than 1,200 customers of all sizes and industries. At Archer, we help our customers not by building a wall around their business but by building a bridge to their next opportunity.
SpeakUp is our industry leading compliance platform designed to help organisations streamline processes, manage risks, and build ethical workplace cultures. With 20 years of expertise, we deliver AI – powered tools that support compliance, HR, legal, and audit teams in reducing workloads, identifying risks, and enabling employees to report concerns safely. Trusted by over 600 organisations — including Nestle, Daimler, IKEA, and BMW — SpeakUp serves more than 5 million users worldwide.
Our platform prioritises simplicity, security, and accessibility, allowing compliance teams to focus on what matters most. Recognised as a G2 Summer Leader for 2024, SpeakUp stands out for its ease of use and dedicated customer support. Discover more at SpeakUp.com or contact us at info@speakup.com.
NAVEX is trusted by thousands of customers worldwide to help them achieve the business outcomes that matter most. As the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software and services, we deliver our solutions through the NAVEX One platform, the industry’s most comprehensive governance, risk and compliance (GRC) information system.
Hughes Hubbard’s Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations practice group is one of the anti-corruption bar’s most international and dynamic groups. Our team of highly qualified, international, and multilingual attorneys has represented clients and conducted investigations in more than 90 countries in matters involving the FCPA and other anti-corruption laws, resolved investigations, and won landmark decisions for clients before U.S. and international authorities. The breadth of our skill set matches the geographic expanse of our practice. Our team includes certified public accountants and foreign-trained attorneys, as well as attorneys with decades of experience as outside counsel, corporate compliance counsel, and senior government enforcement officials in anti-corruption compliance and investigations and related matters. We provides advice on issues spanning the full anti-corruption and compliance spectrum, including:
- Conducting internal investigations
- Designing and implementing compliance programs
- Representing companies before domestic and international regulators
- Advising companies in preparation for and response to AFA controls
- Serving as designated compliance monitors
- Counseling companies subject to post-resolution obligations
Our attorneys have served as compliance monitors approved by the L’Agence française anticorruption (AFA), the U.S. Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, the U.K. Serious Fraud Office, the World Bank Group, and the United Nations. We recognize the sensitivity and urgency of our clients’ matters as well as the discretion they require. Our team works in small, highly experienced and mobile groups that can be deployed rapidly to meet our clients’ needs. We serve our global clients through our offices in the U.S. and Paris, home to the oldest and most experienced team of attorneys working on anti-corruption issues in France, as well as through our cooperation agreement with Saud Advogados in Brazil and our longstanding relationships with leading local firms in countries across the world.
Dow Jones Risk & Compliance is a global provider of best-in-class risk data, web-based software applications and scalable due diligence services that help organizations manage risk and meet regulatory requirements related to financial crime, third-party risk management, sanctions and international trade. Dow Jones Risk & Compliance combines the expertise of a multilingual research team with industry-leading data scientists and technologists to provide actionable content structured specifically for compliance needs. Our solutions were developed in partnership with top legal and political advisors—including former regulators—to help our clients maintain consistency across global business units and teams.
Si vous souhaitez devenir notre partenaire lors de cet événement, veuillez contacter M. Reyhan Perera à l'adresse reyhan.perera@nielsonsmith.com.
Prix du billet complet pour la conférence de 2 jours pour 1 personne
Including the Company-wide Post-Event Microsite license for 1 year – 650 euros
French Compliance Society Members 25% Discount – 487.5 euros
Veuillez noter que nous ne facturons pas la TVA sur ce prix. Le prix comprend toutes les sessions, le déjeuner, les rafraîchissements et la documentation disponible. Le prix comprend toutes les sessions, le déjeuner, les rafraîchissements et la documentation disponible. contact pour obtenir des réductions sur les réservations de groupe. Remarque : les entreprises "vendeuses" ne peuvent participer qu'en tant que sponsors.
Lieu de la conférence
Königsallee 1A,
40212 Düsseldorf,
Allemagne
Attribution de logement
A CONFIRMER
Informations
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