As the Pharmaceutical Life Science and Healthcare industry navigates escalating regulatory scrutiny, complex cross‑border investigations, and rising expectations around data integrity, ACi, Baker McKenzie and FRA are launching a dedicated Challenges to Investigations Survey for this industry— and we need your insight.
By completing this short survey when you register for the London or Zurich Forums, you help shape the conversations that matter most: the real investigative pressures inside this sector, the emerging risks you’re seeing, and the solutions you want discussed. Your input directly influences the forums, the expert panels, and the case studies we build.
Take a moment to share your experience and help us deliver more relevant, practical, and impactful Investigations Forums.
From AI-assisted review and new data sources to whistleblowing, cross-border challenges and evolving professional standards, investigators today are working in a fast-changing and increasingly complex environment.
The 2026 ACi Annual Symposium will bring together experts and practitioners from across the investigations community to discuss what it takes to be an effective investigator today.
Under the theme “The Evolving Investigator: Technology, Standards and Cross-Border Complexity”, we’ll explore some of the key issues shaping modern investigations, including:
AI and eDiscovery
Data governance and regulatory expectations
Cross-border investigations
Whistleblowing and speak-up frameworks
Investigation standards
Practical investigation skills
The day will feature expert panels, a keynote from Mrs Justice Joanna Smith, networking opportunities and the launch of the 2nd Edition ACi Handbook.
Expect fresh insights, practical takeaways, engaging discussion and plenty of opportunities to connect with peers across the corporate investigations community.
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.
The inaugural ACi North America Investigations Forum brings together senior investigation professionals for an afternoon of expert-led discussion, practical insights, and peer exchange focused on the challenges investigators face in an increasingly complex and fast-changing environment.
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.
Whether managing allegations of misconduct, responding to regulatory scrutiny, handling whistleblower reports, or navigating multi-jurisdictional investigations, attendees will gain practical insights from experienced practitioners and have the opportunity to share perspectives with peers facing similar challenges across North America and Canada.
The forum concludes with a networking drinks reception, offering delegates the opportunity to connect with peers from across the sector.
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.
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.
April 2026 has brought significant changes to how the FCA initiates, conducts, and communicates investigations. Consumer Duty is now an active enforcement trigger. The revised Enforcement Guide has reset expectations around transparency and individual accountability. For investigators, compliance leads, and legal advisers operating in UK financial services, the margin for unpreparedness has narrowed considerably.
This free webinar session cuts through the complexity. You will leave with a better picture of what has changed, how it affects your organisation’s investigatory posture, and a practical checklist to benchmark your readiness against current FCA expectations.
Understand exactly how FCA investigations are being triggered in 2026 including the Consumer Duty dimension many organisations are underestimating
Get up to speed on the April 2026 Enforcement Guide changes and what greater transparency means for your organisation in practice
Assess your own readiness live, via two poll questions benchmarked against peers
Almost a decade after the introduction of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) and Conduct Rules, financial services organisations continue to face significant challenges in implementing and reporting on these critical aspects of conduct regulation. The FCA is strengthening and expanding regulations for non-bank firms and its Conduct Rules to explicitly cover serious non-financial misconduct, including bullying, harassment, and sexual violence, as a breach of conduct.
But other sectors are also impacted. Regulation underpins and impacts almost all areas of the UK economy. The UK regulatory system has great strengths, built on a firm foundation of operational independence and stability, and other countries have drawn lessons from UK approaches.
In this special workshop, led by the ACi, Richardson Lissak and FTI Consulting, we will explore all the issues and challenges around regulatory investigations, and give delegates practical tips and insightful tools to take away.
The Highest Standard in Corporate Investigations Training
🎯 Practical, Not Theoretical Move beyond theory with hands-on case studies based on real-world scenarios. Learn through immersive, bespoke case studies that mirror actual regulatory investigations.
📊 Comprehensive Coverage From regulatory fundamentals to advanced investigation management, this intensive one-day workshop covers everything you need to confidently tackle investigations of regulatory significance.
🤝 Cross-Functional Insights Understand how to collaborate effectively with legal counsel, HR, Employee Relations, and Regulatory Relations throughout complex investigations.
⚡ Cutting-Edge Topics Stay ahead of 2026 regulatory priorities including Crypto, AI, APP fraud, voluntary outcomes, and the evolving landscape of financial crime enforcement.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for professionals who need to navigate the complexities of regulatory investigations in UK financial services:
In-House Investigators Primary target audience – gain the skills and knowledge to confidently manage regulatory investigations
External Investigators Consultants and advisors supporting financial services firms with regulatory matters
Regulatory Relations Teams responsible for liaising with FCA, PRA, and other regulators
Compliance Officers Professionals ensuring adherence to SMCR and Conduct Rules
Legal Counsel In-house and external lawyers advising on regulatory investigations
What Makes This Workshop Unmissable
1. “No Person Left Behind” Approach Starting with regulatory fundamentals before diving into complex topics ensures all participants gain comprehensive understanding, regardless of their current knowledge level.
2. Real-World Case Study Methodology The afternoon session uses a single, evolving case study that brings theory to life. Facts are adjusted from topic to topic, demonstrating how minor changes can create vastly different regulatory implications and investigation strategies.
3. First-Hand Expert Perspectives Learn from practitioners with proven track records managing complex regulatory investigations across multiple jurisdictions and regulators.
4. Timely and Forward-Looking Content With the 2026 extension of Conduct Rules to non-bank firms approaching, this training provides critical preparation for upcoming regulatory changes that will affect thousands of additional firms and individuals.
5. Practical Investigation Management Skills Beyond regulatory knowledge, gain actionable skills in resourcing, planning, tracking, stakeholder management, and effective communication with regulators.
6. Understanding Multiple Regulatory Perspectives Navigate the different approaches of FCA, PRA, SFO, HMRC, CMA, and OFSI – understanding how cooperation and leniency frameworks vary across regulators.
7. Data and Technology Focus Learn how regulators increasingly rely on data-led investigations and technology-driven surveillance, and how to meet their expectations for data integrity and presentation.
8. Networking Opportunities Connect with peers facing similar challenges, share insights, and build relationships within the ACi’s global investigative community.
Join leading investigators, compliance professionals, and legal experts for this intensive, practical workshop.
