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

Customs Compliance in the UK Conference, 4 – 5 March 2026, London, UK
- Our annual gathering for UK customs and trade compliance professionals, discussing topics ranging from TCA, GVMS and Northern Ireland trade to classification, investigation and enforcement.

Sanctions and Export Compliance in Life Sciences Conference, 11 – 12 March 2026, Zurich, Switzerland
- Our conference focusing on sanctions, export controls and customs compliance in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices sectors.

European Sanctions and Export Controls for Aerospace and Defence Conference, 24 – 25 March 2026, 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.

Sanctions, AML & Trade Controls for Banking and Finance in North Africa, 20 – 21 May 2026, Casablanca, Morocco
- The Sanctions, AML & Trade Controls for Banking and Finance 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.

Sanctions Compliance, AML and CTF for Banking and Finance in the Middle East Conference, 25 – 26 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.