Programme 2012

(Subject to change)

The conference is primarily based on presentations from ethics practitioners in the field.

Breakout sessions on a range of topics will be held each day. Participants are free to choose which session they would like to attend.

To download and print a Registration Form follow this link: Registration

To download a PDF copy of the full Programme click here

Wednesday, 22nd February    Thursday, 23rd February   Friday, 24th February

Wednesday, 22nd February

18.00-20.00         Pre-registration
                            Welcome party for delegates

An opportunity to meet the organisers and other delegates in an informal setting.

Thursday, 23rd February

08.00-9.00         Registration

9.00-9.30           Welcome and Introductions

     § Yves Medina (CEA) and Yvan Biefnot (CEA)
     § Keith Darcy (ECOA)
     § Philippa Foster Back (IBE)
     § Luc Van Liedekerke (EBEN)

9.30-10.45        Plenary session 1: Ethics, a common language for G20 and B20

Speakers:        * Laurence Parisot, President of the Movement of French Enterprises, MEDEF
                         * Delphine d'Amarzit, Head of Multilateral Affairs & Development, Directorate General of the Treasury, France
                         * Patrick Kron, CEO, Alstom

Overview:
Effective governance without ethics is proving impossible. It is no longer sufficient for businesses simply to comply with laws and regulations. A new, cooperative dialogue between governments and businesses must develop, as demonstrated in November 2010, when the G20 approved an anti-corruption action plan reinforcing a stronger cooperation between business and state. In this plenary session, attendees will examine how the G20 and B20 are in a unique position to build partnerships to address corruption and corporate responsibility challenges, and, ultimately, generate a true collective understanding.

10.45-11.15      Coffee

11.15-12.30      Concurrent breakout sessions (subject to change)

§ Assurance/measuring effectiveness of the ethics programme or culture, including staff surveys, tools, etc)
Introduced by:  Philip Jordan, Total
                          Pedro Montoya, EADS
Moderated by:  Yvan Biefnot, CEA

§ The Evolving Responsibilities and Liabilities of Ethics Representatives
Introduced by:  Kate Brearley, Stephenson Harwood
                          Murray Grainger, Airbus
Moderated by:  Philippa Foster Back, IBE

§ Supply chain/third party issues
Introduced by: David Lawrence, Diageo
Moderated by: S. Maria Sonin, ECOA

§ Due diligence on human rights 
Introduced by:  Olivier Loubière, Areva
                          Marie Agnès Vieitez, UTC
Moderated by:  Patrick du Besset, CEA

§ Codes - writing/trends etc
Introduced by: José Varela, Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Moderated by: Luc van Liedekerke, EBEN

12.30-13.15         Open Learning Session

13.15-14.15         Lunch

14.15-15.30         Plenary Session 2: Expectation Gap

Speakers:          * M. Beth Colling, Chief Compliance Officer, Babcock & Wilcox Company
                          * Professor Jin, Director of Ethical Studies, Central PCC School China (TBC)
                          * Dominique Moïsi, Political scientist, analyst in geopolitics
                          * Mireille Virot, Sociologist

Overview:
An increasing number and severity of laws and regulations, as well as public denunciations, have arisen in response to repeated failings by companies to conduct business in an ethical manner. Do these multiple requirements and demands exceed the capabilities, and even the purpose, of for-profit corporations? Has an expectation gap developed between what ethics and compliance programs are accomplishing and what their multiple stakeholders believe they should accomplish? This plenary session will examine the consequences of this expectation gap and what must be done to align the needs of the public and the realities of business.

15:30-16:00        Coffee

16:00-17.15         Concurrent breakout sessions (subject to change)

§ Ethical leadership (leading from the 'middle')
Introduced by:   David Harris, BAE Systems
Moderated by:    Simon Webley, IBE

§ Ethics training - tools, advice, skills, what not/to do
Introduced by:  Clemens von Stockert, Fraport AG
Moderated by:  Patrick du Besset, CEA

§ Ethics culture and finance
Introduced by: Philippa Birtwell, Barclays
Moderated by:  Keith Darcy, ECOA

§ Managing conflicts of interest within your organisation
Introduced by:   Anne Marie Taylor, The World Bank
Moderated by:   Luc van Liedekerke, EBEN

§  Risk assessment and management
Introduced by:  Fabienne Cardot, EDF
Moderated by:  Dr Nicole Dando, IBE

17.15-18:00         Open Learning Session

18.00-19:15         Free time

19:15                 Coaches depart for Jockey-Club Paris

20:00-22:30        Reception and dinner
                            Venue:  Jockey-Club, 2 rue Rabelais, Paris 8e

Friday, 24th February 

9.00-10.15            Plenary Session 3: From ethics risk to ethics strategy
Speakers            * Daniel Lebègue, President, French Association of Directors
                           * Georges Lefebvre, Delegate General, HRD, Chair Ethics Committee, Groupe La Poste

Overview:
Significant progress in business ethics and corporate governance has occurred over the past few decades. Most large companies have established ethics and compliance programs and dedicated noteworthy resources to their continual improvement. Forward-thinking organizations conduct regular risk assessments and adjust their programs accordingly.

Many businesses still lack, however, the integration of ethics and values into their business strategies and often find themselves a step behind emerging global and internal risks. Join us as we glimpse into the future and ask: will 2015, and beyond, see corporate ethics strategy become proactive or will it remain in the realm of reactive risk management?

10:15-10:45        COFFEE

10:45-12:00         Concurrent breakout sessions (subject to change)

§ Corruption: what do you do when asked for a bribe?
Introduced by:   Jean-Daniel Lainé, Alstom
Moderated by:    Yvan Biefnot, CEA

§Tools to test the integrity of different parts of the organisation
Introduced by:  Ian Isaac, Telefonica O2
                          Robert Smith, Serco
Moderated by:   Dr Nicole Dando, IBE

§ Social media, risks, how to make use of them
Introduced by:   Hans van Lent, Siemens
Moderated by:    S. Maria Sonin, ECOA

§ Remuneration as an ethical issue
Introduced by: Wendy Harrison, Shell
Moderated by:  Philippa Foster Back, IBE

§ HR and ethics / ethics working with other functions
Introduced by:  Emmanuel Lulin, L'Oréal
Moderated by:  Patrick du Besset, CEA

12:00-12:45       Plenary Session 4 - Looking ahead: Key challenges for the ethics practitioner
Speaker(s)        Barbara Kuryk, VP Ethics and Compliance, BP plc
                           Robert Smith, Director Assurance, Serco
                           Courtney Wallize, Corporate Director, Ethics & Business Conduct, Northrop Grumman Corp

Overview:
To wrap up, a panel of experienced ethics practitioners will share their highlights and ‘take aways’ from this year’s conference. They will suggest what the key topics and challenges might be for the coming year.

12:45-13:00         Closing of the conference

Note: Agenda is subject to change.

It is intended that all topics in the breakout sessions will be introduced with a short case study by a practitioner; highlights will be discussed.

A summary report of the conference will be circulated to all participants.