Compliance Conference 2026

Compliance
Beyond BAU

Leading in an age of change

LocationCMS London, 78 Cannon Street
London, EC4N 6AF

DateWednesday
11 November 2026

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About the CISI
Compliance Conference.

The CISI Compliance Conference is our flagship event designed for compliance practitioners, bringing together senior compliance professionals, regulators, legal experts and industry leaders to explore the forces reshaping the profession.

Now in its second consecutive year, following a successful inaugural event in 2025, the conference has quickly established itself as a key event for the compliance community.

The conference is designed to enable attendees to stay ahead of change, gain practical insights and learn from those at the forefront of the profession.

Attendees gathered at the inaugural CISI Compliance Conference in 2025
Inaugural conference 2025
150+

attendees
in person

Reflecting the strong demand for high-quality compliance insights and networking opportunities.

The room where it happens

Last year,
in focus.

Real conversations. New connections. A community ready to challenge what compliance can be.

Attendees engaging at the previous Compliance Conference
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A speaker presenting at the previous Compliance Conference
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Delegates networking at the previous Compliance Conference
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Designed for the leaders of tomorrow

Why attend the
Compliance Conference 2026?

The compliance profession is no longer confined to monitoring rules and policies. Today’s leaders must influence culture, navigate technological change, manage emerging risks and help shape strategic decisions.

Compliance professionals connecting at the conference
01

Connect with fellow
Compliance Professionals

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Stay sharp with
6 hours of CPD

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Explore the skills required for the next generation of compliance leadership

Balance scales against financial charts representing litigation and enforcement
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Learn from real-world litigation, investigations & enforcement cases

Cybersecurity and data protection concept representing AI and financial crime
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Explore the impact of AI, consumer duty & financial crime on your role

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Gain practical insights from leading industry experts

Compliance is no longer about keeping pace with change. It’s about helping your organisation navigate it with confidence, integrity and professionalism.

Wednesday · 11 November 2026

The day at
a glance.

A full day of practical insight, challenging conversation and meaningful connection with leaders shaping the compliance profession.

AM

Morning programme

Arrival

Registration

Opening remarks

Setting the Scene

Tracy Vegro · Catherine Levy

The conference opens with Tracy Vegro, CEO, CISI, and Catherine Levy, Chartered FCSI, Chair of the CISI Global Compliance & Prevention of Financial Crime Forum, setting out the key challenges and opportunities facing compliance professionals in 2026.

Consumer Duty

Beyond Implementation

From Compliance Exercise to Competitive AdvantageEve McGrady · Tim Hogg · James Daley · Richard Bernstein

Join Eve McGrady, Tim Hogg and James Daley, Fairer Finance, alongside Richard Bernstein, Chartered FCSI, Compliance Director, JM Finn & Co, as they explore how firms can move beyond implementation and deliver meaningful customer outcomes.

Technology & governance

Compliance in the Age of AI

Keeping Control in a World of Rapid InnovationComplyPort · Dynamic Planner · Chris Davies

Experts from ComplyPort and Dynamic Planner, led by Forum member Chris Davies, ACSI, Founder of Model Office, examine how compliance teams can embrace innovation while maintaining effective governance and oversight.

Pause & connect

Coffee Break

Keynote address

When Things Go Wrong

Lessons from LitigationSara Lawson KC

Leading barrister Sara Lawson KC shares powerful lessons from her experience as General Counsel for the SFO (2019–2025), as Standing Counsel for the Insolvency Service (2012–2017) and within private practice, revealing what compliance professionals can learn when controls fail and firms come under scrutiny.

Expert panel

From Investigation to Enforcement

Sara Lawson KC · James Gliddon · Vanessa Whitman · Emma Smy

Chaired by Sara Lawson KC, the panel including James Gliddon, CMS, Vanessa Whitman, CMS, and Emma Smy, National Crime Agency, discusses real-world cases, investigations and enforcement actions, highlighting lessons every compliance professional should understand.

Recharge

Lunch

PM

Afternoon programme

The compliance horizon

Looking Around the Corner

Graham Herbert · Nicola Christofides

Industry leaders Graham Herbert, GA Consulting, and Nicola Christofides, ComplyPort, explore how understanding people, behaviour and communication can help compliance professionals build stronger relationships, greater influence and more effective outcomes.

Culture & conduct

The Human Side of Compliance

Courageous Conversations and Stronger CulturesWeAreBrave

The WeAreBrave team examines the importance of professional courage, speaking up and creating cultures where individuals feel empowered to challenge and do the right thing.

Pause & connect

Coffee Break

Financial crime

Telling a Financial Crime Story

Bringing stakeholders along with youBen Wythe · Barclays · Protiviti · sector experts

Led by Forum member Ben Wythe, Chartered FCSI, Head of Compliance, Sentinel Portfolio Management and Deputy Chair of the CISI Global Compliance & Prevention of Financial Crime Forum, experts from Barclays, Protiviti and across the sector discuss control ownership, senior management escalation and governance in emerging financial crime risks—and how to educate stakeholders and lead them to act.

Leadership panel

The Future of Compliance Leadership

Simon Cockbill · Emily Loudon · Gareth Dothie · Lucy Robinson · Richard Bernstein

Chaired by Simon Cockbill, Chartered FCSI, a panel featuring Emily Loudon, Chartered MCSI, Calton Wealth Management, Gareth Dothie, FCMI, Barclays UK, Lucy Robinson, HSBC, and Richard Bernstein, Chartered FCSI, JM Finn & Co, reflects on the day's themes and explores what the future holds for the profession.

Closing remarks

Summary and Close

Catherine Levy, Chartered FCSI, Chair of the Committee

Continue the conversation

Networking Reception

Build new connections and share ideas with fellow compliance professionals and industry leaders.

Find us in the city

The conference
location.

CMS London

78 Cannon Street
London, EC4N 6AF

3 min walkCannon Street station

6 min walkBank station

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CMS London 78 Cannon Street

Pricing options

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CISI membersMember rate

£75

Full-day conference access
Includes 6 hours of CPD

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Non-membersStandard rate

£135

Full-day conference access
Includes 6 hours of CPD

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