Association of Corporate Investigators

ACi Whistleblowing Investigations Forum 2026
2026-10-15 08:30 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Eversheds Sutherland, 1 Wood Street, London, EXCV7WS, United Kingdom
ACi Whistleblowing Investigations Forum 2026:
Where Good Intentions meet hard questions

Whistleblowing cases are among the most sensitive and high-risk matters organisations face, and the way they are handled is under increasing scrutiny. When concerns are raised, the response can have significant consequences for employees, leadership teams, organisational culture, reputation, regulatory relationships and public trust.
Against an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape, organisations are expected to balance strict legal and regulatory requirements with the need to respond fairly, proportionately and effectively. Good intentions and having empathy alone are no longer sufficient to withstand scrutiny. Organisations are expected to continually challenge whether their processes are delivering the right outcomes and have the confidence to ask the difficult questions: What is working well? Where are the risks? And where does change need to happen?
Kindly hosted by Eversheds Sutherland, the ACi Whistleblowing Forum 2026 has been designed to move beyond theory and provide practical, pragmatic guidance for those responsible for managing whistleblowing concerns and investigations as well as facilitate asking the hard questions.
Through a seminar-style programme of expert presentations, interactive discussions, real-world case studies, panel sessions and roundtable exercises, delegates will explore every stage of the whistleblowing investigation process, from the initial disclosure through to investigation, decision-making and conclusion.
Rather than focusing solely on legal principles, the Forum will examine the practical challenges organisations encounter in real cases, encouraging open discussion, shared learning and the opportunity to ask the hard questions about current practice. Delegates will gain valuable insight into what works well, where investigations commonly fall short, and the practical steps that can be taken to strengthen processes and improve outcomes.
The programme will explore what happens when whistleblowing processes succeed and, importantly, when they fail.
Key topics include:

Whistleblowing investigation planning and handling
Consequence management and organisational decision-making
Employment Tribunal scrutiny and lessons from litigation
Effective interview techniques and evidence gathering
Recognising and addressing unconscious bias
Crisis communications and reputational risk
Meeting the growing expectations of regulators, stakeholders and society

To view the full agenda, click here.
Whether you are involved in legal, compliance, investigations, HR, governance, ethics or risk, the ACi Whistleblowing Forum 2026 offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading practitioners, share experiences with peers and develop practical approaches that will strengthen your organisation’s response to whistleblowing.
Why Attend?
This forum has been designed to provide practical insights that can be immediately applied within your organisation. By attending, you will:

Learn from leading experts in corporate investigations, employment law, crisis management, and whistleblowing.
Gain a deeper understanding of where whistleblowing investigations commonly fail and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Explore the latest challenges facing employers, investigators, and case owners when handling complex disclosures.
Examine real-life scenarios involving vulnerable whistleblowers, employment tribunal scrutiny, media interest, and reputational crises.
Network with senior professionals Participate in interactive discussions, live polling, and peer-led debates on investigative bias, decision-making, and organisational accountability.

Who Should Attend?
The forum is designed for professionals with responsibility for receiving, investigating, overseeing, advising on, or governing whistleblowing concerns, including:

Corporate Investigators
Ethics & Compliance Professionals
Whistleblowing Officers and Speak-Up Programme Managers
Employment Lawyers and Legal Counsel
HR Directors and Employee Relations Specialists
Internal Audit Professionals
Risk and Governance Leaders responsible for whistleblowing and/or are prescribed persons
General Counsel and Company Secretaries
Regulatory and Conduct Specialists who participate or investigate whistleblowing
Fraud, Compliance and Financial Crime Investigators Non-Executive Directors and Board Members with oversight responsibilities of whistleblowing and can have SMF responsibility within the FS sector
ESG, Culture and Integrity Professionals
Crisis Management and Corporate Communications Professionals

Move beyond theory. Ask the hard questions. Leave with pragmatic strategies you can apply immediately within your organisation.
Date: 15 October 2026
Venue: Eversheds Sutherland, 1 Wood Street, London
Networking Drinks: 5:10pm – 7:00pm

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ACi North America Investigations Forum 2026
2026-11-05 13:00 - 19:00 | Miller and Chevalier, 900 16th Street NW, Washington, WA, DC 20006, United States
The corporate investigations landscape in the United States is undergoing significant change. Shifting enforcement priorities at the DOJ, SEC and OFAC, rising whistleblower incentives, and the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into investigative practice are reshaping how organisations detect, respond to and manage misconduct and the expectations placed on those responsible for doing so.
Our first Investigations Forum in North America brings together senior investigation professionals for an afternoon of expert-led discussion, practical insight and peer exchange. Hosted by Miller & Chevalier in Washington DC, the programme explores what these changes mean in practice, with sessions covering the evolving US enforcement regime, the current state of whistleblowing programmes, AI-driven innovation in investigations, and the complex realities of managing cross-border, multi-jurisdictional cases.
Sessions will feature practitioners from Miller & Chevalier alongside experienced in-house investigators, and will combine panel discussion, presentation and an interactive case study, giving attendees practical tools and perspectives they can apply immediately.
The forum concludes with a networking drinks reception, offering delegates the opportunity to connect with peers from across the sector.
For the full agenda click here.

Who should attend?
This forum is designed for professionals working in or alongside corporate investigations functions, including those in the following roles and departments:

Head of Investigations / Director of Investigations
Chief Compliance Officer and compliance leadership teams
Chief Ethics Officer
Head of Legal / General Counsel
Internal Audit leadership
Financial Crime and Fraud teams
Ethics and Integrity functions
Risk and Governance professionals
External counsel advising on investigations, enforcement and compliance matters
Discovery and forensic technology specialists

The forum is particularly well suited to professionals operating in heavily regulated industries or those with significant US or cross-border exposure, and is open to both ACi members and non-members.

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ACi 2026 Swiss Healthcare and Life Sciences Investigations Forum
2026-11-12 14:00 - 17:30 | Baker McKenzie Zurich, Holbeinstrasse 30, Zurich, 8034, Switzerland
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ACi 2026 Swiss Healthcare and Life Sciences Investigations Forum
When innovation meets scrutiny
Thursday 12 November 2026 | Baker McKenzie, Zurich
The Swiss healthcare and life sciences sector is currently navigating a period of significant change, shaped by evolving regulatory expectations, the growing role of artificial intelligence in investigative practice, and the implications of the EU Pharmaceutical Reform package for the Swiss market. This forum will bring together regulators, in-house practitioners and industry specialists to examine these developments and their practical implications for investigations professionals.
Hosted by Baker McKenzie at its Zurich office, the agenda is ready to view – click here.
Who should attend
This forum is designed for corporate investigators, compliance and ethics professionals, legal counsel, and risk management professionals operating within or alongside the healthcare and life sciences sector, in Switzerland and internationally. It will be of particular relevance to those addressing the integration of AI into investigative practice, navigating Swiss data protection enforcement, or seeking to engage with peers facing comparable regulatory and operational pressures.
Why attend
The forum will offer a focused and substantive programme, combining regulatory insight, practitioner experience and a structured opportunity for peer discussion. The day will conclude with a networking reception, providing a further opportunity for delegates to continue discussions and build connections within the sector.

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ACi Transport and Logistics Investigations Forum
2026-11-18 13:30 - 19:30 | Weightmans Birmingham, 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 3AG, United Kingdom
The transport and logistics sector sits at the intersection of some of the most demanding and fast-moving regulatory environments in UK industry. Operators, investigators and compliance professionals face a landscape shaped by the Traffic Commissioner regime, the Health & Safety Executive, law enforcement, employment law, and an evolving patchwork of fraud prevention and anti-money laundering obligations, often all at once, and often following a single incident.
Whether you’re investigating a fatal road traffic collision, navigating an operator licence review, responding to a whistleblowing disclosure, or trying to get ahead of supply chain fraud risk, the pressures are real and the stakes are high. This Forum is designed specifically for the professionals doing that work.
About the Forum
This half-day ACi forum, kindly hosted by Weightmans, brings together investigators, compliance leads, legal professionals and industry figures for an afternoon of candid discussion, practical insight, and genuine peer connection.
There will be plenty of time for questions, and the evening closes with networking drinks so that conversations in can continue a more relaxed setting.
Click here to view the agenda.
Who Should Attend
If your work touches transport compliance, driver conduct, supply chain integrity or regulatory enforcement, you’ll find the afternoon directly relevant. This forum brings together corporate investigators, fleet and compliance managers, legal and regulatory professionals, HR teams working in logistics, and risk and insurance specialists, all grappling with the same complex, high-stakes environment.
Equally importantly, you’ll be in a room full of peers who understand the specific pressures of this industry. That’s often worth as much as the agenda itself.
Practical Details
Wednesday, 18th November 2026 Registration from 1.30pm | Proceedings begin 2.00pm | Networking drinks 5.30pm – 7.30pm Weightmans Delegate fee: £99.00 Internal Investigators/£199 External Consultants, Product and Service Providers.

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