Welcome Reception
Rooftop TerraceJoin us on the Roof Top Terrace of the Sofitel Brussels Europe Hotel for networking, drinks and food to kick off CONVERGE19.
Opening Keynote - Ethics In Action
General SessionPatrick Quinlan, CEO, Convercent
Global organisations are realising that becoming more ethical directly impacts their bottom line. While they realise that driving ethics to the centre of their business is the goal, few understand how to operationalise ethics on a daily basis with their employees. In this keynote Patrick Quinlan will discuss the global business climate and how innovation is providing new insights and opportunities for companies to improve their ethical performance and their bottom line.
The Transformation of Ethics & Compliance
General SessionVictoria Herrada, Ethics & Compliance Manager – Operations Center, Philip Morris International
Transformation is everywhere. In society, in businesses and even industries, and in employees’ everyday life. It’s about the speed with which we make decisions and learn from our mistakes. Join Victoria to hear how the Ethics group is transforming in parallel with PMI’s transformation, using a human-centric approach to help employees make ethical decisions, informed by data.
Networking Break
FoyerAre you Making a Difference? Measuring Programmes, Culture and Values
General SessionNichole Pitts, Founder & CEO/Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Ethintegrity
Marc Kuipers, Group Compliance Officer, Aegon
How can organisations measure the performance of their ethics and compliance programme? Crucially, how do those measures embrace culture and values – and show how our function is genuinely ‘making a difference’ to the organisation? For example, some organisations might have useful data, but don’t necessarily put it together in a way that will identify issues, challenges and opportunities. Learn techniques and insights around programme measurement and how to achieve ‘demonstrable’ ethics and compliance – and the vital benefits that predictive analytics and measurement can bring.
Driving Ethics in Action in a Global Organisation
General SessionCreating compliance and ethics programmes that are inclusive of all employees around the globe is a constant challenge for multi-national companies. Effective programmes cannot be a one-size-fits all, but rather must be tailored for the varying cultures of different countries.
Be the change you want to see in the world
General SessionLiz Bonnin, Wildlife Biologist and Biochemist
Hear from wildlife biologist and one of BBC’s best known presenters, Liz Bonnin, about the biggest environmental issues facing the modern world. Through her documentaries, such as ‘Drowning in Plastic’, Liz raises awareness about the ocean plastic crisis and discovers what must be done to solve this global threat. Liz has always been passionate about nature and wildlife and shares what she continues to learn about protecting our planet.
Lunch and Networking
FoyerSmall Group Discussions
Convercent Innovation
Best Practices
Regulations & Trends
Interactive Roundtable Discussion
Attend One
Small Group Discussions
Convercent Innovation
Best Practices
Regulations & Trends
Interactive Roundtable Discussion
Attend One
Networking Break
FoyerSmall Group Discussions
Convercent Innovation
Best Practices
Regulations & Trends
Interactive Roundtable Discussion
Attend One
Modern Slavery
General SessionAndrew Wallis, CEO, Unseen
An estimated 40.3 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery, 24.9 million are in forced labour and 15.4 million people are in forced marriage. 70% of these are women and girls and 1 in 4 victims are children. Unseen works to end modern slavery through directly supporting survivors, equipping partners to tackle the issues effectively and delivering systemic change at the legislative level. Hear about the impact on people and learn what we can all do together to combat modern slavery.
Inspiring Courage
General SessionSophia Thakur, Spoken Word Artist
Sophia uses poetry and literature to deliver incredibly powerful messages. Experience how Sophia speaks about the world of ethics unlike anyone else.
Day One Sessions End
Networking Dinner
Chalet RobinsonConvercent “family dinners” are a staple of our tight-knit company’s culture. Please join us for an evening of great food, drinks and conversations at the beautiful Chalet Robinson set with breathtaking views in one of the most beautiful parks in Brussels . You won’t want to miss it! Roundtrip transportation will be provided.
The Power of Innovation
General SessionPhilip Winterburn, CSO, Convercent (Moderator)
Phil Knight, Product Manager, Convercent
Michael Hanson, Data Scientist, Convercent
Yelena Kuskin, Product Manager, ConvercentThe focus of this keynote will be on leveraging data to get more valuable insights into the ethical health of your company. Philip will illustrate how companies can advance from simple monitoring of activities (e.g. investigations and hotline reports) to conducting strategic analysis leveraging data science and Convercent’s Ethics Cloud applications. Through data science, leaders will be able to gain a new perspective on their programmes by leveraging data within the Convercent application, third party industry data, and outside data from social channels.
Innovation in Action
General SessionJane Mitchell, Owner, JL&M
Charlotte Drake, Global Security Awareness & Transformation Manager, Aviva
Sharon Gebhard, Global Business Integrity Director, Unilever
Philip Winterburn, CSO, Convercent (Moderator)
We’re smack in the midst of a drastic shift in compliance—more than an evolution, it’s a revolution. That means ethics and compliance finally has information about and influence over strategic decisions. It means defining the value of compliance beyond check boxes and risk registers. What does this look like in practice, and what does it mean for compliance executives? Hear from a group of visionary and strategic focused leaders who explore:
- Leveraging Data Science to advance from simple monitoring of activities to strategic analysis with valuable business insights
- Engaging your employees with the ethics and compliance programme. becoming part of the fabric of your company’s culture
- Learning from Behavioural Science to identify the drivers of misconduct and use nudges to deliver pro-ethical behaviour
Networking Break
Ethical Behaviours: The Role of Nudge
Hugh Bigwood, Chief Ethics & Integrity Officer, LivaNova
Stephen Storey, Acting Global Head of Ethics & Integrity, Rio TintoWhat is ‘nudge’? Can behavioural science play a part in creating an effective compliance program? In this session we are going to dive into the world of human behaviour and psychology, the theory, some key concepts, how it can be applied to our compliance programs.
A Compliance Failure: How Honest Executives can end up in Prison
Keith Packer, Former Commercial General Manager, British Airways
Keith’s story is a fascinating exposé of how unwittingly an honest person can fall afoul of international regulators and shockingly have their life turned upside down as they find themselves locked in a foreign cell with a one-eyed Vietnamese drug trafficking bunk mate for company. “It couldn’t happen to me” is exposed for the lie it is in this fascinating warning for us all.
Networking Lunch
Small Group Discussions
Convercent Innovation
Best Practices
Regulations & Trends
Interactive Roundtable Discussion
Attend One
Small Group Discussions
Convercent Innovation
Best Practices
Regulations & Trends
Interactive Roundtable Discussion
Attend One
Refreshment Break
Closing Keynote
Wies Wagenaar, Head of Conduct & Ethics, ABN AMRO
CONVERGE19 Ends
Welcome
General SessionJoin us for a half day of interaction and education tailored just for our customers. You will learn how you can get the most out of your relationship with Convercent, whether your goal is to create a more efficient compliance programme or to transform your entire organisation.
Working Sessions
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Networking Lunch
Closing Remarks
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