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The ultimate benchmarking event for ethics and compliance, IMPACT 2021 offers tools that allow practitioners to evaluate their programs against others and outline a path toward stronger programs in the future.
The Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI), a global non-profit organization that empowers organizations to build and sustain cultures of integrity, is hosting its Annual IMPACT conference virtually from April 21-23, 2021. IMPACT 2021 (#IMPACT21) is the ultimate benchmarking event for Ethics & Compliance (E&C) programs. During the conference E&C practitioners learn best practices and can benchmark their program efforts against industry peers. This year, the program also offers insight into emerging issues like the new EU whistleblowing directive, how to COVID-proof E&C programs and how to leverage digital technologies to shape an ethical culture and manage risk.
“Our goal for IMPACT is to deliver thought-provoking discussions on the most pressing topics of the day and to deliver tools that can help organizations create better E&C programs,” said ECI's CEO, Patricia J. Harned, Ph.D. “This year, we have an exciting line-up of speakers, including two who were in the trenches of the fight to develop a COVID-19 vaccine and another who will outline the new EU Whistleblowing Directive. We also will hear from experts who will help attendees determine if their E&C programs meet Department of Justice [DOJ] guidance."
“We will continue to support IMPACT attendees in benchmarking their E&C programs for the third year,” Harned continued. “To that end, our ethics experts will highlight the five principles of a high-quality E&C program and share how attendees can incorporate best practices in each area into their programs.”
Every #IMPACT21 attendee receives complimentary access to ECI’s High-Quality Program (HQP) Assessment Tool. The HQP is a systematic way for practitioners to demonstrate E&C program success, define areas for improvement and provide evidence of continued program advancement. During the conference, sessions will be dedicated to each of the five HQP Principles: Strategy, Risk Management, Culture, Speaking Up and Accountability. Several sessions will focus on revealing and discussing HQP benchmarks. During these, attendees will find out how their companies compare to others and learn the strategies that successful businesses use to improve or sustain E&C program success.
Other conference highlights include keynote speakers from Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, who will give an inside view of the epicenter of the war on COVID. A session with Debo Adegbile, U.S. Commission for Civil Rights, will focus on how social justice trends relate to E&C.
During #IMPACT21, Harned will have a fireside chat with Ethics Research Center (ERC) Board Chair Larry Thompson. Over the course of his career, Thompson has had the opportunity to view corporate ethics & compliance from several perspectives: U.S. Attorney, Independent Counsel, Deputy Attorney General, Independent Monitor and as General Counsel in a major multi-national corporation. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from his valuable insights about the evolution of E&C, best practice in the current environment, and preparing for the road ahead.
IMPACT is Sponsored by NAVEX Global (Platinum Sponsor), Convercent (Keynote Sponsor), and Gold Sponsors: Center for Audit Quality (CAQ), LRN and True Office Learning. Exhibiting at this year’s conference is Affiliated Monitors, ComplianceLine, Speeki, Vault Platform, and Whistleblower Security. The leading E&C conference is attended by Chief Ethics & Compliance Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, compliance practitioners, ethics leaders and anyone who holds a stake in the continued success of E&C in their organization.
About IMPACT 2021 Virtual Conference
IMPACT 2021 is the ultimate benchmarking event, hosted by the Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI). Join colleagues in the ethics & compliance community as we focus on the impact of current events on our organizations, compare best practices in roundtable conversations, and benchmark the results of our organizational assessments. Participants are provided ECI's High-Quality Program (HQP) Assessment prior to the event. For more information about ECI, please visit www.ethics.org/impact
About the Ethics & Compliance Initiative
The Ethics & Compliance Initiative is a non-profit organization based in Vienna, Va. that empowers organizations to build and sustain cultures of integrity. Established in 1922, ECI is the leading provider of independent research and resources that help leaders build and sustain high-quality programs that foster respectful and safe workplaces. For more information about ECI, please visit www.ethics.org
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