14th Annual European Compliance & Ethics Institute

Addressing Europe's Unique Compliance Challenges

Join us in Berlin, Germany for the 14th annual ECEI, March 2-4, 2026! This premier gathering enables compliance and ethics professionals from across Europe and around the world to share insights and strategies on the unique challenges of European compliance management. Get up to date on the latest best practices and emerging trends from industry leaders while making face-to-face connections with peers navigating similar regulatory and operational landscapes.

Why Attend

This three-day conference offers a broad selection of breakout sessions allowing participants to focus on topics most relevant to their needs. Sessions are led by experienced compliance professionals from Europe and beyond, and categorized by knowledge level—basic, intermediate, and advanced—enabling attendees to choose content that will be most beneficial for their professional development and organizational requirements.

Key Topics for 2026

The conference addresses critical areas shaping European compliance practice:

• AI & Technology: Exploring artificial intelligence applications, emerging technologies, and their compliance implications

• Crisis Management: Addressing crisis response, business continuity, and organizational resilience during disruptions

• Investigations: Examining investigation methodologies, internal inquiry processes, and regulatory cooperation

• Organizational Culture: Building ethical cultures and embedding compliance values throughout organizations

• Professional Skills and Strategies: Developing essential competencies for effective compliance leadership and program management

• Risk Assessment and Management: Implementing comprehensive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation frameworks

• Tariffs and Trade Compliance: Navigating international trade regulations, customs requirements, and tariff implications

• Third-Party and Supply Chain Due Diligence: Managing risks across vendor ecosystems and supply chain relationships

Who Should Attend

This conference serves diverse professionals including compliance and ethics professionals, in-house and outside counsel, audit managers and officers, information and privacy officers, regulators and other government personnel, risk managers, corporate executives and leaders, researchers and policy makers, and human resource managers responsible for organizational ethics and compliance.

What to Expect

This three-day Berlin conference delivers comprehensive programming combining expert-led sessions, practical case studies, and extensive networking opportunities. Through focused breakout sessions at varying knowledge levels, participants gain insights into European compliance challenges while building relationships with peers addressing similar regulatory requirements across diverse industries and jurisdictions. The conference format enables customized learning experiences aligned with individual professional needs and organizational priorities.