Sunday, September 15

  • 08:45 AM - 10:15 AM
    Breakout Session 1
    #P01
    P1: Effective E&C Risk Management - Part 1: Framework, Program Essentials, and Core Practice Considerations Greg Triguba, Principal, Compliance Integrity Solutions Jim Urso, Sr. Mgr, Treasury Compliance, Federal Reserve IT
    • Gain a deeper understanding of the basic roles, resources and fundamentals necessary to facilitate and manage an effective ethics and compliance risk management program.
    • Explore the challenges, planning considerations and strategic solutions for implementing and leading effective ethics and compliance risk assessment processes.
    • Consider real-world examples and scenarios that set the stage for identifying an organization's risk universe, prioritization efforts, and next steps for effective management and mitigation.
    Risk
  • 08:45 AM - 12:00 PM
    Pre Conference Morning Session
  • 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
    Networking Break Sunday
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Breakout Session 2
    #P09
    P9: Effective E&C Risk Management -- Part 2: Operationalizing Risk Management and Taking your Practice to the Next Level Jim Urso, Sr. Mgr, Treasury Compliance, Federal Reserve IT Greg Triguba, Principal, Compliance Integrity Solutions
    • This session takes a deeper dive into effective risk management/mitigation strategies to include addressing challenges of maturing the Risk Management function and ensuring Risk Management concepts are encompassed as a part of day-to-day operations.
    • Examine the pitfalls of an unincorporated Risk Management function, and how periodic "check the box" risk management exercises are the real risk to organizational success
    • Discuss methods to successfully mature Risk Management functions, engage all levels of staff and leadership, and foster a Risk-conscious organization
    Risk
  • 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
    Sunday Lunch (On Your Own). Braindates Time Need Ideas for lunch? Check in with the registration desk to find where to go to grab a quick bite or to mingle with old friends or new peers.
  • 01:00 PM - 04:45 PM
    Pre Conference Afternoon Session
  • 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
    Breakout Session 3
    #P17
    P17: Is there a Doctor in the House? Diagnosing and Treating your Program Ills with Data Analytics Krista Muszak, Global Compliance Policy, Training and Communications Manager, Tech Data Corp Louis Perold, Global Compliance Manager, Jabil

    -With access to so much data, where do you begin? How do you make sense of it all? How can you leverage the data to reveal gaps, mitigate risks and grow your compliance program? -Are you wrestling with how to manage and monitor your data to make sure you are in compliance with the ever-changing rules? -Answer these questions and discuss how you can use data analytics for risk assessments and to address other elements of an effective compliance program.
    Risk
  • 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
    Networking Break
  • 03:15 PM - 04:45 PM
    Breakout Session 4
    #P25
    P25: Navigating the Murky (and Sometimes Treacherous) Waters of Conflicts of Interest Christopher Miller, Regional Compliance Officer North America, General Motors Rebecca Walker, Partner, Kaplan & Walker LLP
    • Overview of conflicts of interest risk, its impact on organizations and compliance controls, including policies, questionnaires and approval methodologies
    • Explore real-world fact patterns that require difficult judgment calls and balancing of interests
    • Consider how to make decisions that can enhance the culture of integrity and sense of organizational justice
    Risk
  • 04:45 PM - 06:30 PM
    Opening Reception (Exhibit Hall). Braindates Time

Monday, September 16

  • 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
    Continental Breakfast, Exhibitor Networking and Braindates Time
  • 08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
    Opening Remarks and Awards Presentation
  • 08:15 AM - 09:15 AM
    Keynote Address: From Crisis to an Electric Future: Inside the Cultural Transformation of One of the Largest Companies in the World Kurt Michels, Chief Compliance Officer, Volkswagen Group -Starting a transformation in the aftermath of a crisis
    -Behind the scenes of Volkswagen’s cultural transformation: the strategies that drove the turnaround
    -Using a crisis to implement change: Lessons learned for compliance professionals
  • 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
    Networking Break with Exhibitors
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Breakout Session 1
    #101
    101: Mitigating Trade Compliance Risk - How to Build a Plane While Also Flying It! Gwendolyn Lee Hassan, Managing Counsel, Global Compliance & Ethics, CNH Industrial
    • Comprehensive review of emerging trade compliance risks faced by companies doing business internationally.
    • Discussion of recent developments in trade sanctions, export regulations, tariffs and free trade agreements.
    • How to stand-up and manage a trade compliance program "from scratch" including where to start and how to take it to the next level.
    Risk
  • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Networking Break
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Breakout Session 2
    #201
    201: Social Media & Compliance: A Match Made in Heaven or...? Kortney Nordrum, Regulatory Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Deluxe Corporation

    -Learn from the mistakes of others - using real world examples to highlight social media risks lurking in your organization. -Learn best practices for using social media in your hiring and firing decisions (spoiler alert: it’s harder than you think). -Leave with guidance, checklists, and a sample policy to get the ball rolling toward your new social media compliance scheme.
    Risk
  • 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
    Networking Lunch & Braindates Time
  • 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
    Dessert and Networking Break with Exhibitors
  • 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
    Breakout Session 3
    #301
    301: It's a Risk-Based Dinner Gathering - Compliance, ERM and Audit Stephanie Kandel, Director, Compliance & Risk Management, AARP Services Inc. Joseph Pugh, Enterprise Risk Mgmt & Compliance Director, AARP Ryan Abdel-Megeid, Director, Internal Audit, AARP
    • Panel will discuss the importance of having a risk-based compliance program and how Compliance, ERM and Audit have distinct yet complementary roles to executing the organization’s strategy
    • Learn the value and relevance of ERM to the compliance function
    • Strategies for engaging executive management to build the case for Compliance, ERM and Audit integration
    Risk
  • 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
    Networking Break
  • 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
    Keynote Address: Investigations and Integrity in the Spotlight Michael Horowitz, Inspector General, United States Department of Justice -Keeping your investigation focused while in the spotlight
    -How to find the relevant facts and avoid distractions
    -Writing a report that provides a true conclusion to the investigation and protects the integrity of your office
  • 04:15 PM - 06:00 PM
    Networking Reception & Braindates Time Mingle with your peers and network with the exhibitors over some delicious appetizers after your long day of learning.

Tuesday, September 17

  • 07:00 AM - 08:15 AM
    Continental Breakfast, Exhibitor Networking & Braindates Time
  • 08:15 AM - 09:15 AM
    Keynote Address: The Odebrecht Transformation - A Recovery from Compliance Scandal Olga Pontes, Chief Compliance Officer, Odebrecht Odebrecht was central to the Operation Car Wash corruption scandal that began with the arrest in 2015 of the company’s former CEO. Since 2016, Odebrecht has been on a journey of cooperation and transformation, resulting in renewed respect for a company that had lost much of it. In this in-depth interview, hear directly from Odebrecht’s Chief Compliance Officer as she discusses:
    -Dealing with the initial shock and crisis
    -Developing a transformation plan
    -Implementing a new and world-class compliance function
  • 08:15 AM - 09:30 AM
    Opening Remarks and Awards Presentation
  • 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
    Networking Break
  • 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
    Breakout Session 1
    #401
    401: Antitrust: How to Navigate a Perilous But Underappreciated Risk Area Douglas Tween, Partner, Linklaters LLP Pedro de la Torre, Global Compliance Officer & Corporate Counsel, The Chemours Company
    • Discuss evolving competition compliance best practices, tools, and practical tips
    • Learn strategies for conducting effective antitrust risk assessments and for auditing and monitoring high-risk activities
    • Spot and remediate new and emerging antitrust risks, with a focus on HR, algorithms, blockchain, and hub-and-spoke agreements
    Risk
  • 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
    Networking Break with Exhibitors
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Breakout Session 2
    #501
    501: Managing M&A Risk: Essentials for Conducting Compliance & Ethics Due Diligence Kasey Ingram, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, ISK Americas Incorporated Daniel Harper, General Counsel and Compliance Officer, GEA Farm Technologies, Inc.

    -How to recognize the ethics and compliance risks and considerations that arise during mergers, acquisitions, and related transactions, such as joint ventures. -How to mitigate deal-related ethics and compliance risks and considerations through due diligence, contract provisions, and strategic planning. -How to integrate ethics and compliance after the deal to identify and mitigate any post-closing ethics & compliance risks.
    Risk
  • 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
    Networking Lunch, Dessert and Last Chance to Visit with Exhibitors This is also a great time to network using the Braindates platform!
  • 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
    Breakout Session 3
    #601
    601: RIM 101: Managing Risk and Designing a Compliant Information Management Plan Jacki Cheslow, Director, Business Ethics & Comp, Avis Budget Group
    • While we live in the Information Age, not all information created or received is equal.
    • This session will focus on building a compliant and legally defensible plan to manage your records and information.
    • During the session we will explore the record & information lifecycle, General Accepted Accounting Principles and the steps required to design a compliant and legally defensible record retention plan.
    Risk
  • 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
    DG06: AMP IT UP: Move Your Compliance Program from Good to Great Jacki Cheslow, Director, Business Ethics & Comp, Avis Budget Group - Now that the building blocks for a good compliance program - policies, training, assessments, remediation, and more - are in place, what more is needed to move your program from good to great?
    - This session is designed to be a fun and interactive open discussion among peers. The goal is to get and keep your creative juices flowing and help you to identify best practices and strategies for elevating your program to the next level.
    - Join us as we tap into the wisdom of the crowd rather than rely on a "sage on the stage".
  • 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
    Networking Break
  • 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    Breakout Session 4
    #701
    701: Designing Actionable, Memorable Risk Reports Melanie Herman, Executive Director & CEO, Nonprofit Risk Management Center

    -Attend this session to learn how to create compelling risk reports for a variety of audiences -Learn how risk dashboards have evolved including design tips for choosing data for a risk dashboard -Leave this session with ideas and insights you can use to inspire risk-aware decision-making by management and governing teams
    Risk
  • 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
    Networking Break
  • 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM
    Keynote Address: The Limits of Trust