Agenda Day 1
8:00 am - 8:30 am
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
8:30 am - 8:35 am
OPENING REMARKS FROM IQPC
8:35 am - 8:45 am
OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON
Mitzi Berberi [Chairperson] -
Chief Business Development Officer,
Kiwi.com
8:45 am - 8:50 am
LIVE POLLING
8:50 am - 9:20 am
THE FUTURE OF THE UK ECONOMY – AN ECONOMIST’S VIEW
Paul Johnson CBE -
Economist, Former Director of IFS, & Provost,
The Queen's College, Oxford
9:20 am - 10:05 am
PANEL DISCUSSION: LEADING WITH INTEGRITY: ETHICAL DILEMMAS AND ORGANISATIONAL CONSEQUENCES
Lorynn Demetriades -
Senior Managing Director,
Ankura
Daniel Quy - General Counsel and Director of Compliance & Ethics, Royal Mail
Habibunnisha Patel - General Counsel and Company Secretary, Cancer Research UK
Harpreet Thandi - Regional Counsel (General Counsel) UK & Ireland, Ferrero
Stephen Storey - Group Head of Ethics & Compliance, Compass Group
In recent years, a growing number of companies have collapsed, not due to due to economic downturn, but due to cultural and ethical failure – not seldomly likened to actions and decision from the very top. As senior leaders, both General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers have an opportunity and maybe even obligation to question and calibrate the ethical compass of corporate decision making. But in a world where choices rarely fall into neat categories of right and wrong, navigating the grey is both inevitable and complex. Some of the most lucrative business opportunities emerge from these ambiguous spaces. This panel invites you to challenge your assumptions, reflect on your own moral compass, and engage with candid discussions as our speakers unpack real-world cases and confront the uncomfortable truths behind ethical leadership.
• Understand the reputational risks of ethical missteps and how proactive governance can mitigate them
• Contemplate how evolving societal expectations are reshaping what is considered “acceptable” in corporate behaviour
• Discuss how to navigate complex, ambiguous scenarios where the “right” choice isn’t always clear-cut
• Examine the role of senior legal and compliance leaders in shaping and challenging the ethical direction of corporate decision-making
If you missed part one of “The Testing Point”, join this screening to catch up on the film in order to following along with the thought-provoking discussion session that will follow later. Please note, there is no mini workshop taking place with this replay.
Vasudeva Mahavishnu - Co-founder and CTO, Altumatim
Get ready for a fun, highly engaging, Family Fortunes-style session! We'll split the room into teams to find the top answers to burning questions about Gen AI and legal tech adoption. We'll cut through the noise and the marketing jargon to discuss real-world challenges, concerns, and proven success frameworks. Don't miss this opportunity to learn directly from your colleagues, uncovering the practical policies and strategies they are actually using to move their departments forward. And the Survey Says...
If you missed part one of “The Testing Point”, join this screening to catch up on the film in order to following along with the thought-provoking discussion session that will follow later. Please note, there is no mini workshop taking place with this replay.
11:55 am - 12:10 pm
NETWORKING BINGO
12:10 pm - 12:55 pm
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Chris Oehlert -
Head of Third-Party Risk Solutions,
S-RM
Dan Ruderman - Director of Strategic Alliances, CounselLink
Gabriel Buigas - EVP, Legal and Compliance Services, Integreon
• THE HUMAN-AI PARTNERSHIP IN THIRD-PARTY RISK MANAGEMENT (S-RM)
• HOW LEGAL AI CAN FINALLY PROVE THE BUSINESS IMPACT OF THE LEGAL & COMPLIANCE TEAM (CounselLink)
• FROM STRATEGY DECKS TO SUCCESSFUL DEPLOYMENT: TRAINING, HIRING AND PARTNERING FOR AI-ENABLED LEGAL TEAMS (Integreon)
12:55 pm - 1:55 pm
LUNCH
In today’s unpredictable global landscape, forecasting what lies ahead has become more challenging than ever. Will your key growth markets face new sanctions? Can your critical suppliers weather the next wave of price surges? For those focused on safeguarding business continuity, resilience is the key. Waiting and hoping is no longer a viable strategy – practical steps and mindset shifts are vital. Join peers to discuss which proactive measures they are taking to stress test and build resilience into their operations.
2:30 pm - 2:35 pm
LIVE POLLING
2:35 pm - 3:05 pm
PRESENTATION: LEADING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY: RISK & COMPLIANCE STRATEGIES FOR A SHIFTING GEOPOLITICAL AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
Gavin Proudley -
SVP, Risk & Compliance,
Dow Jones
As the lines continue to blur between AML, trade compliance, sanctions, anti-bribery and supply chain compliance, companies are under growing pressure to know more about who they do business with both directly and indirectly.
But for compliance leaders trying to create strategies to manage these regulatory and reputational risks it can seem the only constant is change.
The announcement, and subsequent pause one month later, of the BIS Affiliates Rule, the regular strengthening - and loosening - of sanctions regimes, and shifting timelines and prioritisation around ESG regulations in Europe all demonstrate how quickly the regulatory picture is changing amidst a broader picture of geopolitical turbulence for companies to navigate.
In this session we will explore:
• How to address the convergence of regulatory risks - looking at best practice and how efficiencies can be found across compliance programs
• Lessons learned from regulatory shifts, including the BIS Affiliates rule announcement and pause, to understand how compliance teams can navigate uncertainty
• Strategic implications of the current geopolitical environment - and what regulatory developments may lie ahead
2:55 pm - 3:25 pm
PRESENTATION: A FRAMEWORK FOR MINIMISING REPUTATIONAL RISK – REACTING TO A DATA BREACH
Magnus Boyd -
General Counsel & Data Protection Officer,
Randox Laboratories Limited
With high-profile data breaches making headlines almost weekly, it's clear that even the most sophisticated security systems can't guarantee complete protection against cyber-attacks. While tech teams are aiming to patch weak spots, in-house leaders should ensure that they have frameworks in place for both containment and PR management. In many cases it is not the data breach, but the response to the data breach that has affected a company’s reputation.
Patrick Hayton - Senior Commercial Director, Luminance
In today's dynamic business environment, legal innovation is crucial for driving value and ensuring exit readiness. This session will delve into strategic approaches to legal agility, risk management and where to begin with your AI implementation journey.
• Using technology to transform business operations- with a mindset of constant experimentation, strong back-end infrastructure, and scalable systems that support growth.
• Examining best practices for aligning legal operations with broader business initiatives to create measurable value and sustainable competitive advantage through innovative legal solutions.
Legal’s role in M&A extends well beyond reviewing contracts. In-house counsel often step into the role of project manager, orchestrating complex dynamics that can make or break post-deal integration. Their influence touches everything from cultural alignment to executive collaboration, and the ripple effects are felt long after the ink dries. This session invites you to explore real-world stories of integration success and failure, unpack the challenges of navigating personalities and cultures, and build a checklist of critical conversations to guide your next deal. Whether you're preparing for an acquisition or reflecting on a recent one, this is your chance to learn what truly drives seamless integration.
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
PRESENTATION: UPSKILLING FOR THE AI ERA: TRANSFORMING LEGAL LEADERSHIP
Dennis Garcia -
Vice President & General Counsel,
Litera
In an era where AI is rapidly transforming legal decision-making, a critical skills gap emerges. While AI now influences one in four legal department decisions, 70% of General Counsel feel unprepared to effectively manage AI-enabled teams. This session will provide strategic insights into developing the critical leadership capabilities and necessary upskilling to effectively become a leader poised for integration of legal tech success.
• Understand the current AI adoption landscape in legal departments and identify critical skills gaps.
• Learn practical strategies for training leadership to effectively manage and leverage AI technologies.
• Develop a roadmap for building AI literacy and technological competence within legal teams.
• Explore best practices for creating a culture of continuous learning and technological adaptation.
