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

Trade Compliance in APAC, 13 – 14 October 2026, Singapore
- Trade Compliance in APAC. A Forum for Customs, Export Controls & Risk Management Professionals Navigating a Complex Regulatory Landscape

Customs Compliance in LATAM, 20 – 21 October 2026, São Paulo, Brazil
- Addressing Regional Trade Complexities, Evolving Customs Regulations & Compliance Challenges Across Latin America.

AML, Financial Crime and Sanctions Compliance Conference AML, Financial Crime and Sanctions Compliance Conference, 21 – 22 October, Sao Paolo, Brazil
- Held over two days in São Paulo, Brazil, this forum is a unique blend of high-level strategic content and practical, solution-focused dialogue. The agenda is built to encourage real-world knowledge exchange, allowing attendees to benchmark best practices, share operational strategies, and engage directly with peers, regulators, and industry leaders in a relaxed, executive-level setting.

Sanctions, AML/Anti-Corruption & Trade Controls in South Africa, 27 – 28 October 2026, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Navigating Sanctions Compliance, Financial Crime Risks & Ethical Trade in a Complex Regulatory Landscape.

Customs Compliance in Europe Conference, 3 – 4 November 2026, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Navigating EU Customs Reform, Sustainability Regulations & Strategic Risk Management in a Shifting Trade Landscape






















