NAVEX, the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, has announced its thirteenth annual NAVEX Next Risk & Compliance Virtual Conference, set to take place on Thursday, September 19, 2024. This year’s event will feature a keynote session by Cy Wakeman, a New York Times best-selling author and recognized as Global Gurus’ 2023 World’s #1 Leadership Guru, known for her reality-based approach to leadership.
With over 25 years of experience partnering with top brands across various industries, Wakeman will deliver an insightful keynote on the potential downsides of an over-emphasis on creating employee engagement and its impact on company performance.
The NAVEX Next conference is one of the largest risk and compliance events globally, having attracted over 110,000 professionals since its inception in 2012. The conference is designed to bring together practical guidance and best practices for professionals in risk management, compliance, legal, human resources/training, audit, IT, privacy, supply chain, and procurement.
This year’s event will feature 28 session speakers from prominent organizations such as The Coca-Cola Company, CDL Nuclear Technologies, and CBRE. These experts will share their insights on building ethical cultures, mitigating risk, and implementing smart governance strategies. The agenda includes 15 sessions that address current challenges and opportunities faced by compliance professionals. Noteworthy sessions include:
The EU Regulatory Survival Guide: Your Essential Guide to EU Compliance
Behind the Label: Ensuring Human Rights in Your Global Supply Chain
AI Governance & Risk Management
Compliance Diagnostics in US Healthcare
CCO 3.0: How Compliance and Risk Work in Harmony
The event will conclude with a keynote by Alison Taylor, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and Executive Director of Ethical Systems. Taylor, who has over two decades of experience consulting with multinational companies on anti-corruption, human rights, and stakeholder engagement, will discuss building ethical cultures. She has previously served as a Senior Advisor at BSR, and held advisory roles at Zai Lab, KKR, and Pictet Group.
The NAVEX Next virtual conference is free to attend and open to anyone interested in broadening their understanding and enhancing their organization’s risk and compliance programs. It provides a low-pressure environment for attendees to engage with some of the most pressing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) challenges today. More information about the event and registration details can be accessed here.
NAVEX remains a recognized leader in risk and compliance management software and services, helping thousands of customers worldwide manage and mitigate risks effectively. The company’s mission focuses on promoting ethical, inclusive workplace cultures, protecting brands, and preserving the environment through sustainable business practices. More details about NAVEX can be found on their official website and blog.


