Events
Global Ethics & Compliance Symposium 2026
Exploring the New Frontiers of Chief Ethics and Compliance Officers
The role of the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO) is undergoing a profound transformation. Moving beyond traditional risk mitigation, the position now requires navigating geopolitical volatility, rapid technological advancement, and integrating values into the core of an organization.
Join us for a one-and-a-half-day hybrid event designed to redefine the compliance function as a strategic driver of long-term business value. We will bring together global scholars, UN leaders, and private sector pioneers to explore the profession’s new frontiers.
The event kicks off with a networking dinner with hors d’oeuvres (apéro riche) on the evening of April 14, followed by a full day of high-level keynotes and panel discussions on April 15. Whether you join us in person at the FHGR Campus in Zurich or participate online, your insights would be a valuable addition to our discussions.
Keynote Speakers:
- Peter Maurer, President of the Board, Basel Institute on Governance, Former President, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- Klaus Moosmayer, Member of the Supervisory Board, Deutsche Bank
Key Themes:
Geopolitics: Navigating integrity in a fragmented world.
Beyond the Rulebook: Successfully fusing compliance with ethics.
Technology: Steering ethics and compliance into an AI-powered future.
Strategy: Transitioning the function from a cost center to a driver of business success.
Program at a Glance:
| Date | Time | Session |
| April 14 | 18:00 | Opening Apéro Riche: Networking & Hors d’oeuvres |
| April 15 | 09:00 | Welcome |
| 09:15 | Keynote I: The CECO as Corporate Diplomat | |
| 09:45 | Topic I: Navigating a Fragmented Geopolitical World | |
| 11:30 | Topic II: Fusing Compliance with Ethics | |
| 13:45 | Topic III: How Ethics & Compliance Fuel Business Success | |
| 15:00 | Keynote II: The Evolving Role of the Chief Assurance Officer | |
| 16:00 | Topic IV: Ethics in an AI-Powered Future | |
| 17:15 | Keynote III: tbc | |
| 18:00 | Closing Apéro Riche: Networking & Hors d’oeuvres |
Logistics:
Venue: FHGR Campus Zurich, Limmatstrasse 21, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland
Format: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
Language: English
Admission: Free of charge (Registration required)
Organizers:
PRME Working Group on Anti-Corruption
PRME Business Integrity Action Center (FHGR)
Ethics and Compliance Switzerland (ECS)
UN Global Compact
Register now: Secure your spot to help shape the future of organizational integrity.
We look forward to welcoming you to this collaborative platform for knowledge exchange and strategy development.
