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10th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute: Key Takeaways and Insights

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The 10th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute, hosted by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), brought together over 800 attendees from 20 countries to discuss the latest best practices in compliance and ethics. The four-day conference featured 80 sessions, 30 exhibitors, and 115 speakers, including government and business leaders from prominent organizations such as Microsoft, Bechtel, and World Bank Group.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 10th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute demonstrated a significant growth in recognition of compliance and ethics as a profession and discipline, with over 800 attendees from 20 countries.
  • The conference featured a diverse range of speakers, including industry experts, corporate representatives, and whistleblowers, who shared their experiences and insights on various compliance and ethics topics.
  • Keynote speakers such as HISTORY's Pawn Stars Rick Harrison and business ethics expert Patrick Kuhse emphasized the importance of compliance and ethics in maintaining a company's reputation and trust among stakeholders.
  • A panel discussion on "What Your Board Wants to Know About Your Ethics & Compliance Program" highlighted the need for transparency and communication between boards and management on compliance matters.
  • The conference also featured a lively debate on Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Bounty Protections, Internal Company Programs, and more, moderated by Donna Boehme and featuring panelists Eric Havian, Stephen Kohn, and Amar Sarwal.
  • The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) has over 2,500 members from across the globe, and its mission is to champion ethical practice and compliance standards in all organizations.
  • The SCCE provides resources for compliance professionals and others who share its principles, and its annual conference is a key platform for sharing best practices and networking.

Statistics:

  • Over 800 attendees from 20 countries participated in the 10th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute.
  • The conference featured 80 sessions, 30 exhibitors, and 115 speakers.
  • The SCCE has over 2,500 members from across the globe.
  • The conference was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, from September 11-14, 2011.

Sources:

  • The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
  • PR Newswire-US Newswire, September 21, 2011
  • HISTORY's Pawn Stars, Rick Harrison
  • Speaker and trainer Patrick Kuhse
  • Nancy Higgins, Esq., Vice President and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Bechtel
  • Carolyn Corvi, Board of Directors, United Continental Holdings, Inc. and Goodrich Corporation
  • Marillyn Hewson, Board of Directors, DuPont
  • Anne Stevens, Board of Directors, Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Donna Boehme, Principal, Compliance Strategists, LLC
  • Eric Havian, Attorney, Phillips & Cohen LLP
  • Stephen Kohn, Executive Director, National Whistleblowers Center
  • Amar Sarwal, Associate General Counsel, Association of Corporate Counsel

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