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.

Conference Partners

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."

‘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’

‘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.’

"I believe in organizing, you exceeded last years’ (already high) level"Export Compliance in Europe 2017 conference

"It was really a great conference, just keep that as a standard."Customs Compliance in Europe 2017 conference

"The most active conference I have joined"Customs Compliance in Europe

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

GRC and Export Controls in the Middle East Conference, 5 – 6 May 2026, Riyadh, KSA

With new export controls, sanctions, and anti-corruption rules from the US, UK, EU, China, and local authorities in the Kingdom, compliance is more complex than ever. The GRC and Export Controls in the Middle East Conference is designed for compliance professionals working directly in the field, providing practical advice and real-world insights from both global experts and respected local leaders.

AML, Financial Crime and Sanctions Compliance for Banking and Finance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 12 – 13 May 2026

‘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'' ?...

AML, Financial Crime and Sanctions Compliance in North Africa, 13 – 14 May 2026, Casablanca, Morocco

AML, Financial Crime and Sanctions Compliance in North Africa conference, held on 20 – 21 May 2026, 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.

AML/CFT, Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance for Banking and Finance in the Middle East Conference, 18 – 19 May 2026, 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.

Economic Sanctions for Banking and Finance in Europe, 19 – 20 May 2026, Frankfurt, Germany

A Definitive Gathering for Compliance and Financial Professionals to Discuss Complex Mandates, Share Peer Insights, and Gain Practical Strategies for Confidently Meeting and Exceeding the EU’s Stringent Regulatory Expectations regarding Economic Sanctions.