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The Summit Programme.

A high-impact, multi-format global platform addressing the evolving challenges in governance, risk, compliance, fraud, cybersecurity and financial-crime prevention โ€” convening regulators, practitioners, policymakers, academics and technology innovators across industries and jurisdictions.

Two Formats ยท One Mission

A virtual summit each June. One gala each winter.

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Mid-Year Virtual Summit

Held each June, this global online gathering delivers real-time dialogue on fast-evolving regulatory trends, digital compliance, risk intelligence and emerging threats โ€” accessible from every region.

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End-of-Year Awards & Summit

The flagship in-person event โ€” one annual global gathering hosted across Africa, with Nairobi, Kenya as the host for the 7th edition โ€” combines a day of keynotes and panels with the prestigious black-tie Gala Awards Ceremony.

2026 In-Person Edition

Nairobi. One standard.

The host city rotates each year; Africa is the permanent home.

โ— Voting Live
7th Annual Awards & Summit

Nairobi, Kenya

Radisson Blu Hotel ยท Upper Hill
๐Ÿ“… 20 November 2026๐Ÿ•™ Summit + Gala
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Mid-Year Virtual Summit ยท June 2026

Beyond Compliance Theatre: exposing invisible risk.

The 7th Annual Mid-Year Virtual Global Summit convened compliance and risk leaders worldwide for a day of candid dialogue โ€” cutting past box-ticking to find genuine signal in the noise: emerging typologies, AI-driven risk, and what "good" compliance really looks like in practice.

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Global keynotes

Regulators, CCOs and compliance leaders from multiple jurisdictions.

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Interactive panels

Live roundtables and breakout sessions across time zones.

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Fully virtual

Accessible from every region โ€” inclusive, real-time participation.

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Case studies

Cross-sector innovation showcases and practical takeaways.

What the Summit Explores

The themes shaping the profession.

Themes & Objectives

  • โ€บ The convergence of AI, ESG and digital compliance
  • โ€บ Strengthening AML/CTF frameworks and cross-border collaboration
  • โ€บ Responding to cyber threats, regulatory shifts and fraud risks
  • โ€บ Promoting a culture of compliance, ethics and data accountability
  • โ€บ RegTech, FinTech, SupTech and blockchain in GRC transformation

Who Should Attend

Chief Compliance OfficersRisk DirectorsFinancial Crime & AML Experts ESG & Ethics LeadersCybersecurity ExecutivesLegal & Regulatory Professionals Auditors & InvestigatorsAcademia & PolicymakersRegTech Innovators
Past Summits

Seven years of raising the standard.

Since 2020, the Summit has grown from a single Lagos edition into a global platform. Explore recaps from previous years.