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Navigating India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act for Modern Investigations

A Practical Guide for Investigators, Compliance, Legal and Risk Professionals

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act is reshaping how organisations collect, process, store, and investigate personal data. For corporate investigators, compliance professionals, legal teams, auditors, and risk leaders, understanding these new obligations is essential.

Join ACi’s expert panel as we examine the practical impact of the DPDP Act and associated rules on internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, fraud investigations, whistleblower matters, and incident response.

 

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What You’ll Learn

✅ How the DPDP framework affects investigations and evidence gathering

✅ Key exemptions available for the prevention, detection, and investigation of offences

✅ When personal data can be processed without explicit consent

✅ Data fiduciary responsibilities and organisational accountability

✅ Managing data breaches, notification requirements, and regulatory expectations

✅ Practical steps to minimise legal, compliance, and reputational risk

Why Attend?

The DPDP Act introduces significant obligations for organizations handling personal data, including stringent governance requirements, breach reporting obligations, and substantial financial penalties for non-compliance.

This webinar will provide practical guidance and real-world insights to help investigators and compliance professionals confidently navigate the evolving regulatory landscape while maintaining effective investigative practices.

Expert Panel Discussion

Hear from leading practitioners from investigations, legal, compliance, and privacy disciplines as they discuss:

  • Foundations Definitions of Data Principal (subject) vs. Data Fiduciary (employer) vs. Data Processor (forensic partner).
  • Investigative: Exemptions Deep dive into Section 17: Processing for enforcing legal rights and investigating offences.
  • Operational Impact: The 12–18  month implementation timeline and “digital-by-design” adjudication.
  • Technical: Safeguards Mandatory 1-year log retention and 72-hour notification protocols.
  • Risk & Liability Non-delegable duties of fiduciaries and the role of the Data Protection Board (DPBI).

Who Should Attend?

  • Board and Audit Committee Members
  • Corporate Investigators
  • Compliance Officers
  • Internal Auditors
  • Legal and Privacy Professionals
  • Fraud and Forensic Specialists
  • Risk and Governance Professionals
  • Law Enforcement and Regulatory Personnel

Date: 21 October 2026
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (India Standard Time)

Join ACi for this timely discussion and gain the practical knowledge needed to conduct effective investigations while meeting India’s evolving data protection requirements.

 

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Panel

Saguna Sodhi is a Partner with EY Forensic & Integrity Services in India. She is also part of the leadership team of the India Chapter of Women’s White Collar Defense Association. 

Saguna is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has over 20 years of professional experience with cross functional expertise across industries and specializes in Ethics and Compliance Programs, Corporate Governance, fraud investigations and Integrity risk management. She has led several investigations including fraudulent diversion of funds, misrepresentation by management and business units and allegations of bribery and corruption. She specializes in the area of risk and compliance including FCPA across different sectors as it relates to investigation, due diligence and trainings. She has also advised clients on policy and process level controls to manage fraud and corruption risks and recommended controls to be implemented for mitigating the possible monetary and reputation impact on companies.

 

Rupinder Malik is a Senior Partner at JSA Advocates & Solicitors, specializing in white collar crime investigations, regulatory enforcement, corporate law, and mergers & acquisitions. In her whitecollar practice, she advises multinational and Indian clients on complex internal investigations, antibribery and anti-corruption compliance, crisis response, and cross-border enforcement matters. Her experience covers regulatory and internal investigations, corporate fraud, financial misconduct, moneylaundering, data privacy incidents, and the development of risk-based compliance frameworks. She also
advises clients on data protection and privacy matters, including developing compliance roadmaps and
practical frameworks to address evolving data protection and privacy obligations under Indian law. Recognized for her strategic insight and practical execution, Rupinder helps organizations navigate high-stakes regulatory and reputational challenges with clarity and confidence. She is also the India. Chapter Leader of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association and the Chair of the IBA Talent and
Leadership Subcommittee

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Amit Aman is a senior Risk, Compliance & Investigations leader with over 15 years of experience leading anti-corruption, whistleblower, fraud, and enterprise risk programs across APAC. ​He currently heads the Risk, Compliance & Audit function for Kmart Group’s sourcing and GCC operations in Asia and oversees governance and investigations across eight countries and has built enterprise-wide anti-bribery and whistleblower frameworks from the ground up.

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Shanu Saksena is Head of ACi India. She is an experienced ethics, compliance, governance, and corporate secretarial leader with over 30 years of expertise in driving responsible business practices, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and sustainability initiatives, with a strong background in managing listed companies, regulatory audits, policy compliance, third-party management, and corporate governance across multiple countries and industries.

The Modern Investigator’s Playbook

Digital evidence is now at the centre of almost every investigation but the speed, complexity and diversity of modern technologies mean that traditional methods are no longer enough. The Modern Investigator’s Playbook is a practical, insight‑driven webinar designed to help investigators, compliance teams and legal professionals strengthen their digital‑evidence capability in a rapidly evolving landscape.

This session explores how to identify, preserve and analyse digital evidence in a way that is defensible, methodologically sound and aligned with regulatory expectations. You’ll gain clarity on emerging risks, modern data sources, and the techniques required to ensure your investigative approach stands up to scrutiny whether it’s from the courts, regulators or internal stakeholders.

Drawing on real‑world scenarios and current technology trends, this webinar will equip you with the tools, frameworks and confidence to modernise your investigative practice and future‑proof your approach.

Topics We Will Cover

  • Understanding today’s digital evidence ecosystem Cloud platforms, collaboration tools, mobile data, off‑channel communications and emerging technologies.
  • Defensible identification and scoping How to map data sources, assess risk, and plan an evidence strategy that withstands challenge.
  • Modern collection techniques Practical guidance on preserving digital evidence while maintaining forensic soundness and chain of custody.
  • Metadata integrity and authenticity What investigators must know about timestamps, system logs, and data provenance.
  • Cross‑border and jurisdictional considerations Navigating privacy laws, data‑transfer restrictions and regulatory expectations.
  • Analytical approaches that stand up to scrutiny Techniques for reviewing, correlating and interpreting digital evidence in complex matters.
  • Emerging challenges and future trends AI‑generated content, encrypted environments, ephemeral messaging, and evolving regulatory focus.

 

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Panel

  • Ashu Sharma, Chief Strategy Officer, ACi
  • David Fisk, Managing Director, Salient Discovery
  • Paul Simpson, Director of SCO Investigation & Forensic Services

 


When Investigating May Not Be the Right Answer

This thought-provoking session will explore the unintended consequences of rigid investigative policies and processes on effective decision-making. While investigations are designed to ensure fairness, consistency, and accountability, overly complex or inflexible approaches can delay action, obscure professional judgement, and inadvertently cause harm. 

During this webinar, our speakers will discuss: 

  • The unintended harm of rigid investigative processes 
  • The balance between compliance and professional judgement 
  • Proportionality, risk aversion, and the tendency to over-investigate 
  • The impact of investigations on trust, organisational culture, and psychological safety 
  • Practical alternatives that focus on learning, resolution, accountability, and better decisions 

This session is ideal for: 

  • Corporate investigators 
  • HR professionals 
  • Compliance and ethics practitioners 
  • Legal professionals 
  • Risk and governance specialists 
  • Leaders responsible for workplace culture and decision-making 

Rather than asking whether an investigation can be conducted, this webinar challenges us to consider whether it should be conducted, and what better outcomes might be achieved through a more balanced and human-centred approach. 

 

 

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Panel

 

Andrew Cooper is Head of Programmes for Employee Wellbeing in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in NHS Wales and Development Director for the Healthcare People Management Association’s (HPMA) ‘Avoiding Harm’ programme in the UK.  

He holds an honorary research role with the University of Plymouth and is leading a programme of research exploring the impact of the disciplinary process on individuals and organisations. He is also lead editor on ‘Under Investigation: Transforming Disciplinary Practice in the Workplace’, published by Bristol University Press. 

With a background in healthcare improvement and innovation, he has held senior communications roles across the private, public and voluntary sectors and is Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Public Relations for his contribution to healthcare communications. 

 

Simon Scales, Chief Education & Development Officer, ACi

Simon’s extensive international experience in corporate investigations includes significant Employee Misconduct, Fraud, Bribery, Corruption, Antitrust & Competition, AML, Sanctions, Market Abuse and commensurate preventative/remedial measures. His 30 years of expertise in major investigation management, covert and overt intelligence gathering, relationship and stakeholder management, Ethics / Compliance / Integrity related investigations and reviews demonstrate his proven ability to facilitate consensus through negotiation and collaborate with senior management across all geographies.

ACi 2026 UK Pharma Investigations Forum

When innovation meets scrutiny

The Association of Corporate Investigators invites UK pharmaceutical, life sciences and healthcare professionals to its 2026 UK Pharma Investigations Forum, taking place on Thursday 8th October at Baker McKenzie’s London office. The forum brings together investigators, compliance professionals and industry leaders to examine how regulatory change and artificial intelligence are reshaping investigations in the pharmaceutical sector.

The afternoon opens with welcome addresses from Baker McKenzie and ACi, followed by a keynote setting the scene for the day. A regulatory panel will explore UK and EU developments driving investigation priorities, including the EU AI Act, data protection enforcement in healthcare, the EU Pharmaceutical Reform package, and the UK Crime and Policing Act, with practical takeaways for investigation professionals throughout.

A dedicated session will look at how one pharmaceutical company is applying AI to support its investigations, covering governance, workflow and the challenges of working with AI and data quality. The programme closes with an interactive session for delegates to discuss current challenges facing investigations in the sector, drawing on feedback from a recent industry survey and covering performance measurement and improvement.

The forum runs from 1.30pm, with registration and arrival refreshments, through to networking drinks from 5.30pm, offering delegates the opportunity to connect with peers across the pharmaceutical investigations community.

For the full agenda click here.

Tickets are £99 for internal investigators and £199 for external lawyers and consultants.

Limited places available, early booking advised.

 

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Challenges In Corporate Investigations: Survey Launch

Challenges in Corporate Investigations: Inaugural Survey Results Webinar | 29 April 2026

About this webinar

Corporate investigations are operating in an environment of accelerating complexity. AI is reshaping how evidence is gathered and analysed. Data privacy regulation is tightening. Investigative teams are stretched thin. And questions around independence are more pressing than ever.

To understand how the profession is navigating these pressures, the Association of Corporate Investigators (ACi), in together with Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA), is launching a dedicated benchmarking survey of the corporate investigations community, having gathered responses from over 140 investigators across 42 countries and 24 industry sectors.

Join us on 29 April as we present the full findings for the first time.

 

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What we’ll cover

  • The state of AI adoption in corporate investigations – the opportunities, the risks, and what investigators say they need to use it responsibly
  • Why capacity constraints are undermining investigation quality across organisations of all sizes
  • The stakeholder cooperation gap – and what governance structures are (and aren’t) helping
  • Emerging risks on the horizon: regulatory shifts, digital evidence challenges, and workforce change

Who should attend

This webinar is relevant to anyone involved in or responsible for corporate investigations, including professionals working in compliance, legal, HR, internal audit, and risk functions.

 

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Hosted by the Association of Corporate Investigators (ACi) and Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA).

ACi Swiss Health Care & Life Sciences Investigations Forum

Join leading investigations and compliance professionals from across the healthcare and life sciences sectors for an intensive half-day forum exploring the cutting-edge intersection of technology, regulation, and investigation practices.

This exclusive gathering brings together legal experts, compliance officers, investigators, and technology specialists to address the most pressing challenges facing the industry today.

 

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Key Topics

Regulatory Intelligence & Enforcement Trends Gain insider perspectives on evolving regulatory landscapes and law enforcement priorities in healthcare and life sciences, with expert analysis of what investigations professionals should anticipate in the coming years.

AI-Powered Investigation Capabilities Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing investigation practices, from advanced data analytics to automated compliance monitoring. Learn about the latest tools, practical applications, and tomorrow’s emerging technologies from industry leaders including Relativity and other cutting-edge providers.

Cyber Resilience Strategies Understand the critical role of cybersecurity in modern investigations, with comprehensive coverage of threat landscapes, incident response protocols, and the essential collaboration between legal, compliance, and security teams. Features insights from CrowdStrike and other cybersecurity experts.

Interactive Format

  • Expert Panels: Moderated discussions with industry leaders sharing real-world experiences and best practices
  • Case Study Analysis: Practical examples of successful technology implementation in investigation scenarios
  • Q&A Sessions: Direct access to specialists for addressing your specific challenges
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers facing similar challenges across the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem

Who Should Attend

In-House Legal Counsel – Navigate complex regulatory requirements and leverage technology to enhance investigation outcomes

Compliance Officers – Strengthen compliance programs with AI-driven investigation capabilities and cyber resilience strategies

Heads of Investigations; Heads of Litigation & Investigation Professionals – Master next-generation tools and methodologies for conducting thorough, efficient investigations

Chief Information Security Officers – Integrate legal and compliance considerations into comprehensive cyber resilience frameworks

Risk Management Executives – Develop future-ready investigation capabilities that protect organizational assets and reputation

Regulatory Affairs Leaders – Stay ahead of evolving enforcement expectations and regulatory trends in healthcare and life sciences

Data Privacy Officers – Balance investigation needs with data protection requirements in an increasingly complex regulatory environment

Corporate Security Directors – Align physical and digital security measures with legal and compliance investigation requirements

Expert Faculty

Learn from distinguished practitioners representing leading pharmaceutical companies, top-tier law firm Baker & McKenzie, technology innovators  and specialized consultancies.

Confirmed Speakers include:-

  • Steve Young, Patrick Wellens & Sean Donaldson, ACi
  • Christoph Kurth, Bryant Isbell, Simon Ntah, Baker & McKenzie
  • Trevor Dickey, Haleon
  • Joe Limb, Icon
  • Karin De Witt, Lonza
  • Joe Agyei, Mundi Pharma
  • Robert Braun, Novartis
  • Lisa Griffiths, Vantive

This forum offers a rare opportunity to explore the convergence of three critical areas shaping the future of investigations: regulatory evolution, technological advancement, and cyber resilience. Attendees will leave with actionable insights, expanded professional networks, and a clear roadmap for enhancing their organization’s investigation capabilities.

The intimate setting at Baker & McKenzie’s Zurich offices ensures meaningful dialogue and relationship-building opportunities with fellow professionals who understand the unique challenges of healthcare and life sciences investigations.

Click here to view the agenda.

 

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Mastering Internal Investigations: Leveraging eDiscovery Software for Effective Results

In today’s digital age, conducting thorough and effective internal investigations requires not only traditional investigative techniques but also the strategic use of eDiscovery software. This webinar will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and best practices for conducting internal investigations, with a special focus on leveraging eDiscovery tools.

 

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Topics covered will include:

  • The importance of internal investigations and their role in risk management
  • Steps to plan and initiate an investigation
  • Techniques for data mapping in identifying and harvesting relevant data
  • Best practices for using eDiscovery tools to manage and analyze large volumes of data
  • The evolving nature of what can be accessed from mobile devices
  • Ensuring confidentiality and legal compliance
  • Reporting results and implementing corrective actions

 

Join us to enhance your skills and knowledge, and ensure your organization is prepared to handle internal investigations with confidence and professionalism, utilizing the latest eDiscovery technology.

 

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Panel

Simon Kinzel, Director, Forensic Services EMEA, KLDiscovery

Simon Kinzel is the Director Forensic Services EMEA, at KLDiscovery and leads the team of 14 forensic consultants located in 3 countries within the EMEA region. Aside from the  dynamic and complex nature of coordinating data collection and onsite data filtering requirements throughout EMEA on a day-to-day basis, Simon’s role is to conduct and provide expert guidance in investigations ranging from high profile criminal prosecutions, to the complete range of disciplinary and civil litigation cases. Simon has extensive experience with a broad spectrum of criminal and data breach investigations, computer security compliance and auditing. With a military counter-intelligence background
specialising in information systems, document security, he is trained and certified in digital forensic examination techniques by various government, local and international law enforcement agencies.

Peter Tutton, Associate Managing Director, Nardello & Co LLC

Peter is a financial investigator and forensic accountant with expertise in fraud, financial crime, and regulatory review projects. Prior to joining Nardello & Co., Peter led complex international, high-profile, and politically sensitive banking fraud and money-laundering investigations. Having trained as an accountant with a Big Four accountancy firm, Peter has over 20 years’ experience within the consulting industry. His casework includes engagements working on global investigations, forensic audits and regulatory look-back reviews in UK & Ireland, EU, USA, Switzerland, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. His work is often used in litigation and arbitration proceedings, as well as regulatory enforcement actions and internal disciplinary procedures. His experience extends to providing anti-fraud and financial crime control and framework testing, remediation and compliance services for clients.

Anthony Merlino, Senior Consultant, Global Advisory Services & Strategic Client Solutions, KLDiscovery

Anthony Merlino has more than 29 years of accumulated legal, eDiscovery and computer forensics experience. As KLDiscovery’s Senior Consultant of Global Advisory Services & Strategic Client Solutions, Mr. Merlino is a member of KLD’s Advisory Services team and works consultatively with clients to develop and implement cost effective, efficient, defensible discovery, data governance and data privacy compliance strategies. Leveraging his experience in legal operations,
computer forensics and electronic discovery with his knowledge of current legal trends and technology associated with data management, Mr. Merlino designs defensible strategies and technology solutions to optimize client efficiencies in alignment with industry accepted practices

Vanessa McGoldrick, Counsel, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK )LLP

Vanessa McGoldrick is a counsel in the White Collar Defense and Investigations team at Skadden London. Vanessa advises clients on a broad range of cross-border regulatory, criminal and civil investigations and financial crime matters, including bribery and corruption, money laundering, financial sanctions, fraud and tax evasion. Vanessa has represented clients before a range of U.K. prosecutors and regulators, including the Financial Conduct Authority, Serious Fraud Office, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, Competition and Markets Authority, as well as advised clients facing parallel investigations and proceedings by other international regulators. She has conducted numerous internal investigations involving allegations of corporate misconduct and has completed a secondment to a major international bank’s financial crime (legal) team.

 

Ben Fielding, Director, Business Development, KLDiscovery

Ben specialises in driving growth and forging strategic partnerships within the legal technology sector. With 18 years of experience in business development and a deep understanding of eDiscovery, Ben combines industry expertise with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions to meet client needs. Ben advises clients on the management of data and the use of technology in cyber incident response, litigation, arbitration, internal or regulatory investigations, data subject access requests and contract lifecycle management fostering long-term relationships with law firms, corporate legal teams, insurers and government agencies.

 

 

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The Right Questions, The Right Results: Mastering the Art of AI Prompting for Investigations

Great investigations start with great questions. When working with AI, how you phrase your prompts can mean the difference between a breakthrough insight and a missed opportunity. But how do you craft an effective prompt? How can you be sure AI understands exactly what you need?

With Relativity aiR for Review, the process is seamless. This generative AI solution helps refine your prompt criteria, making it easier than ever to get precise, relevant results.

In this webinar, we’ll demonstrate how prompting in aiR for Review works and give you tips and tricks for engineering the perfect prompt for your next investigation.

You’ll learn:

  • How to structure clear and precise investigation-specific queries
  • Techniques for breaking down complex investigative tasks
  • Common prompt pitfalls and how to avoid them

 

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Using Research Tools & OSINT to Enhance Your Investigations

This webinar explores how modern research tools and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) can revolutionise investigative processes. Learn how to efficiently gather, analyse, and apply critical information to uncover insights and make informed decisions. Featuring innovative strategies and cutting-edge tools, the session is tailored for investigators, analysts, and professionals seeking to enhance their methodologies with powerful, accessible resources. Join us to discover how these solutions can optimise your investigations and deliver actionable results.

 

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Kevin Weekes, CEO, Zenrs

Kevin brings over 30 years of experience in intelligence and investigations, serving national and international agencies in roles spanning criminal investigation, surveillance, and covert operations. He has led the design and delivery of national training standards for multiple intelligence agencies and now heads a business providing intelligence and security solutions to public and private sectors. Specialising in threat and risk intelligence with a focus on OSINT, SOCMINT, and cyber capabilities, Kevin is known for innovative problem-solving, resilience, and delivering actionable insights to empower decision-makers.

 

 

Tom Galpin, Senior Enterprise Account Executive

Tom Galpin is a Senior Enterprise Account Executive at vLex, Tom manages the UK and Ireland Investigations accounts and delivering cutting-edge legal research solutions.. With extensive experience in sales and client management, Tom helps legal professionals and organisations streamline workflows using vLex’s advanced research platform and Generative AI tools. Known for his consultative approach and deep understanding of the intersection between legal tech and investigative processes, Tom is dedicated to fostering innovation and achieving measurable results for his clients.

 

 

Brad McGrath, ExCo Committee Member, ACi

Brad is Global Head of Compliance Conduct & Ethics for Shell Trading and Supply now based in London having worked in the U.S and Singapore. He has a background in Conduct Risk, Regulatory Enforcement and Intelligence/Investigations from U.K. law enforcement and the financial regulator (FCA – CoLP) Brad specialises in Whistleblowing and Compliance Incident management.

 

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OSINT: A Game Changer for the Corporate Investigator’s Toolkit

Join our free webinar to discuss all things OSINT! Sponsored by Tadaweb, we will be looking at the evolving landscape of OSINT in corporate investigations, how OSINT platforms can distil large data sets into actionable intelligence, and the role of automation and AI in OSINT. We will also discuss the legal boundaries in OSINT and the importance of using compliant platforms.

 

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Steve Young, ACi

Steve is the CEO of ACi. He served 20 years in UK law enforcement investigating economic crime specialising in the pro-active investigation of Banking Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, Whistleblowing and Money Laundering. This was followed by 6 years at Citigroup Inc. as EMEA Regional Director of Investigations, and 8 years as Barclays Bank Plc, Global Head of Investigations for Investment Banking & Wealth Management. Currently Head of Fraud & Investigations in Group Compliance at Lombard Odier, based in Geneva. To date, 40 years of international economic crime experience in both a law enforcement and corporate environment.

 

Jill Sanborn, Tadaweb

Jill Sanborn is a geopolitical risk, investigations and intelligence leader who brings decades of experience in both the public & private sector, helping businesses navigate today’s global risk environment.

Jill served nearly 24 years in the FBI rising to become the Executive Assistant Director of the National Security Branch representing the FBI on all national security matters. In previous roles Jill served as the Assistant Director of the Counterterrorism Division where she oversaw thousands of terrorism investigations and also held a senior leadership role as a deputy director with the CIA.

As a career-long advocate of the importance of partnerships, Jill routinely collaborates with peers across the law enforcement and intelligence communities, academia, and the private sector to create a network of community engagement.

 

Euan Crawford, Tadaweb

Euan Crawford is the Director of Intelligence Innovation at Tadaweb, where he is recognised as a leading authority in extracting actionable insights from publicly available information (PAI). Euan has spearheaded initiatives that advance multi-source data fusion while upholding the highest legal and ethical standards.

Prior to joining Tadaweb, Euan led open-source intelligence efforts across both public and private sectors, with a particular emphasis on integrating disruptive technologies.

Beyond his role at Tadaweb, Euan is a British Army Reserve officer, with service experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is also the co-founder of TechVets, a non-profit organisation committed to bridging the gap between military veterans and the tech industry, fostering a new generation of technologically adept leaders.

 

Rory Horgan

Rory served for 14 years in the British Army, including tours in Afghanistan, Ukraine and the MOD and working across government. He left the Army in 2022 for M& C Saatchi, running major programmes for their Security & Defence Services Branch.

 

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