About This Webinar
Ethics and Compliance programs are entering 2026 under increasing pressure from multiple directions at once. Enforcement priorities are shifting unevenly across regions, regulatory expectations continue to evolve in less predictable ways, and organizations are being asked to demonstrate not just program activity, but measurable effectiveness. At the same time, compliance teams are operating in an environment defined by volatility, making it increasingly difficult to stay current, anticipate change, and respond with confidence.
Internal dynamics are also changing. Employee engagement is under strain, trust is more fragile, and periods of social and economic volatility are reshaping how and why people raise concerns. These pressures are forcing compliance leaders to reassess long-standing assumptions about program design, resourcing, and where to focus limited attention for the greatest impact.
In this environment, many compliance leaders are rethinking how their programs operate. Artificial intelligence is no longer a theoretical discussion but a practical consideration, raising questions about where it genuinely adds value and where human judgment remains essential. Third-party and supply chain risk is becoming more complex as accountability expectations extend further beyond the enterprise. Meanwhile, whistleblowing activity continues to rise during times of instability, challenging organizations to maintain trust, responsiveness, and credibility at scale.
This webinar is designed for Ethics and Compliance leaders navigating these realities in global organizations. Rather than focusing on hype or predictions in isolation, the discussion will center on what is actually changing, why it matters now, and how compliance programs can adapt in pragmatic, defensible ways. The goal is to help practitioners make informed decisions that strengthen their programs and improve effectiveness in 2026 and beyond.
What You’ll Learn
- How AI is moving from experimentation to operational use in Ethics and Compliance, including where it delivers value today and why human oversight remains critical
- How evolving enforcement and regulatory pressure across regions is creating new uncertainty and risk for global compliance programs and professionals
- Why shifting employer–employee dynamics, including disengagement and economic pressure, are increasing ethical risk inside organizations
- How third-party and supply chain risk expectations are expanding amid geopolitical and socioeconomic instability
- Why whistleblowing activity consistently rises during periods of social and economic volatility, what to expect next, and how compliance teams can prepare
- How regulators and standard setters are driving a shift toward proactive data, analytics, and outcome-based measures of compliance effectiveness
