This interactive session, led by Indiana University’s Todd Haugh, Suneal Bodi, and Mercy School of Law’s David Lourie will help compliance leaders move from the conceptual framework in the keynote to concrete decisions about (1) which offensive compliance strategy fits their organization, (2) what capabilities they can actually leverage, and (3) how to frame and implement that strategy internally.
As Chief Compliance Officers, we have spent years defending technology investments based on a well-understood formula of efficiency and risk reduction. However, Artificial Intelligence has radically changed the variables. This session provides a roadmap, moving past the “Proof of Concept” phase, and addresses three investment scenarios: justifying the cost of AI, managing the hidden lifecycle costs of “DIY” internal tools, and defending domain-specific spend against the “just use Copilot” pushback.
We’ll discuss an AI Investment Framework to build a narrative that drives your business case through the review processes, including:
- Financial Viability: Quantifying risk mitigation and business protection over simple time savings.
- Operational Impact: Shifting the narrative from simple efficiency to effectiveness.
- Governance Architecture: Fit checks with governance models (e.g., AI usage policies, privacy, frameworks).
What if you were allowed to tear down your least favorite compliance program at your company? Hear how Intel abandoned long-standing, manual processes and engineered faster, smarter solutions to meet DOJ guidelines for effective compliance programs. Learn tips for securing management, stakeholder, and decisionmaker support. Discover the simple yet effective solution for socializing the drastic change with minimal disruption.
Champions, ambassadors, liaisons—whatever you call them, they can be powerful allies for any E&C team. But are you truly leveraging their full potential? In this session, panelists will share how they utilize their champion networks, particularly in times of limited resources or staffing constraints. Learn how to make the most of your champions, expand E&C’s reach, and amplify your impact across the organization.
Tune in for this data presentation where our senior data experts will explore the “why” behind key assessment questions and share first insights from the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® data. This year’s data presentation focuses on the themes of organizational justice and the influence of managers. Then, head to the Data Lab Meetups for facilitated networking, benchmarking, and Q&A.
Grounded in new research with the World’s Most Ethical Companies and board-level culture data, this hands-on session, led by Diligent experts Kira Ciccarelli and Neta Meidav and Ethisphere Chief Strategy Officer Erica Salmon Byrne, helps senior compliance leaders pinpoint which board behaviors most strongly influence ethical culture—and how to embed those practices in their own organizations.
Mark Driedger, CEO of AppLogic Networks, a provider of network observability technology that over the last year has undergone a substantial organizational transformation. That includes a truly impressive advancement of its ethics and compliance efforts. Which, as Mark explains, play a crucial role in aiding the company’s ongoing transformation, supporting its continued growth and sustained success, and upholding an enterprise-wide commitment to being a champion of digital human rights.
Discovering a new career path that is both impactful and personally fulfilling can be challenging. This session, led by Mitratech’s Laura Jacobus and Circana’s Ronnie Kann, cuts through the noise, offering an intimate conversation between two seasoned E&C professionals who have navigated this dynamic, sough-after field for years. It’s not just a presentation, it’s a practical conversation designed to help you:
- Gain candid advice on critical career choices—selecting the right industry, defining your ideal title, and building powerful professional networks.
- Learn practical strategies for aligning your personal values with your professional work to achieve greater job satisfaction and long-term success.
- Uncover exactly how to design a thriving career in E&C.
- Participate in a dedicated Q&A session where you can ask our experts about making career transitions and knowing when it’s time to pursue your next role.
This session, led by Cargill’s Senior Director of Ethics, Compliance, and Security, Samantha McMacken, explores how AI and automation are transforming compliance into a more agile, efficient, and strategically influential function. Through practical examples related to case management, data analysis, and workflow optimization, participants will learn how Cargill has improved accuracy, streamlined operations, and unlocked new insights using enterprise tools like Microsoft Copilot/Power Platform and ChatGPT. This session will also provide participants an opportunity to share how they’ve been leveraging AI and automation and ask questions.
Food and beverage available