There are some situations that are easy to train managers to address—what to do when being offered a gift from a supplier, the process for escalating reports of misconduct from a team member, or how to have a conversation on workplace safety. Other areas, not so much. Managers play a huge role in modeling behavior and influencing the culture of their teams, so it is important for them to understand how to address situations where the answer may not be clear. In this session, learn how organizations are equipping their managers to make ethical decisions in ambiguous situations, from trainings to tools and everything in between.
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Legal and compliance crises — including regulatory inquiries, dawn raids, public whistleblowers and trade/sanctions exposure — rarely announce themselves. The speed, clarity, and coordination of your response will define not only how effectively you navigate the immediate challenge, but the nature and extent of liability or other damage long after the event has passed.
In this session, we’ll share practical, experience driven guidance to help you prepare for the unexpected and respond effectively to crises. Together we’ll consider the following questions, among others: What are the crises with the most significant legal/ethical implications threatening companies today? What are the most important practical steps companies should be taking today to prevent and prepare for the unanticipated? What are common pitfalls to avoid in the critical early hours of a crisis—when thoughtful action can dramatically reduce legal and reputational risk?
Join us to explore how preparation today can safeguard your company tomorrow.
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The Ethisphere Data Intelligence Lab is an interactive space where attendees experience the full value of Ethisphere’s data, platform, and expertise—live and in context. Each 90-minute breakout opens with senior data experts exploring the “why” behind key assessment questions and sharing 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. Attendees then choose their experience: hands-on platform access and live training, facilitated peer meetups to apply insights in practice, or open “ask us anything” conversations with Ethisphere’s data experts.
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.
It’s 2026, and teams continue to remain under pressure to justify spend, demonstrate impact, and respond to increasingly sophisticated questions from boards and regulators. Activity metrics alone are no longer enough, leaders are being asked to provide assurance.
This interactive 90-min workshop explores how E&C leaders can translate program activity into defensible, decision-ready insights that resonate with boards and executive leadership. Participants will examine:
- What boards and executive leadership actually care about
- Where most E&C reporting falls short
- The importance of benchmarking and program assessment data
- How to create dashboards, and clear executive narratives
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.