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Hello CEI friends—we’re looking forward to meeting you at booth 105!

Check out this guide to see our top session picks, discover our favorite Nashville spots, and get to know who’s here to support you this week.

Don’t forget—when you scan your badge at our booth, we’ll make a donation to Urban Green Lab to thank you for stopping by.

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Come see us at Booth 105!

We’d love to meet you in person.

Stop by to:

  • Explore how Adaptive Compliance reduces seat time and builds employee confidence
  • See real examples of behavioral insights in action
  • Connect with our team to discuss your program’s goals

 

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We’re excited to join these top compliance changemakers for sessions packed with practical strategies and real-world insights.

You’ll see our team at these sessions—just be sure to confirm session times and locations in the official conference guide!

Sunday, September 14

8:30–10:00 AM

P01 | Don't Get Voted off the Island: Be Smart and Strategic about Managing Risk and Educating the Organization
✨ Krista Muszak and Krista Wolff kick off the conference with a “Survivor”-style session full of strategic risk tips, smart alliances, and engaging ways to level up your compliance game.

10:15–11:45 AM

P07 | Whose Line Is It Anyway? If Your Organization Has Trouble Deciding How to Divide Issues Between Compliance, HR and Legal, This Topic Is for You!
✨ Beth Colling shares how to break down silos between compliance, HR, and legal—so everyone’s playing on the same winning team.

1:15–2:45 PM

P13 | Social Media: Where Is Your Risk Hiding?
✨ Kortney Nordrum reveals where social media risks really hide—and how to find, fix, and recover from them before they become a corporate crisis.

3:00–4:30 PM

P18 | AI Governance for N00bs: A Beginner's Guide for the Non-Tech Compliance Practitioner
✨ Because staying ahead of AI governance isn’t optional, join Matt Kelly and Mary Shirley. (We’re all about making future challenges feel manageable today.)

 

Monday, September 15

10:30–11:30 AM

103 | Data Analytics For Humans That Humans Won't Hate
✨ Adam Balfour and panelists make data analytics feel less overwhelming and more like a practical tool for better compliance.

1:00–2:00 PM

205 |  Channel Your Inner COO: Supercharging Compliance with Operational Excellence
✨ James Griffin shares COO-tested strategies to remove bottlenecks, turn compliance data into actionable intelligence, and run your program with operational excellence.

2:30–3:30 PM

305 | Mom Was Right (About Compliance Being Fun?!): A Gen X & Gen Z Playbook
✨ Fresh Gen Z perspectives from Logan Wells meet seasoned Gen X experience from Harper Wells (Learning Pool) to reveal surprising insights, challenge generational assumptions, and offer real strategies for a unified compliance culture.

307 | Dancing with Dragons: A Field Guide to Global Compliance Leadership
✨ Paul Zietsman shares real-world strategies for leading global compliance teams—taming complexity, building trust, and turning pressure into performance.

4:00–5:00 PM

401 | Mitigating Antitrust Risk in an Evolving Enforcement Landscape
✨ Practical tips from both sides of the table—hear from former DOJ enforcers and corporate counsel on what compliance teams need to know now.

405 | Smarter Compliance: Leveraging AI to Transform Your Code of Conduct
✨ Ahmed Salim and Hassan Chaudry show how AI can make your Code of Conduct smarter, more inclusive, and ready for what’s next.

You’re invited!

Start your night with a classic Nashville trolley ride, then head to the Category 10 rooftop for a relaxed reception—no presentations, just skyline views,  conversations that matter, and good food and drinks on us.

🕕Schedule
5:45 PM – Meet in the hotel lobby for a complimentary trolley ride to the venue

6:00 PM - Trolley departs

6:30–9:30 PM – Rooftop reception at Category 10

Return ride provided, or explore downtown and make your own way back

📍 Venue
Category 10 Rooftop
120 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201

⚠️ Space is limited

RSVP to save your spot

Tuesday, September 16

10:45–11:45 AM

502 | In My Implementation Era! From Ideation to Undeniable Impact: Building a Superstar Compliance Function That Powers Your Organization
✨ Ashley Dubriwny and Hemma Lomax show how to turn bold compliance ideas into lasting, high-impact culture change.

1:15–2:15 PM

602 | Highway to the Danger Zone: De-risking Conflict Zones and Extreme Risk Jurisdictions
✨ Hayley Tozeski and Katrina Campbell join a powerhouse panel exploring how to assess and manage real-world risk in high-stakes environments—offering practical insights for compliance teams protecting operations across complex global landscapes.

2:45–3:45 PM

701 | How Healthy Is Your Ethics & Compliance Program? Learn Best Practices to Assess Your Program Maturity and Align with DOJ Expectations
✨ Jonathan Whitacre and Peter Blumberg share how FedEx uses program assessments to align with DOJ expectations—and make smarter, strategy-driven compliance decisions.

705 | Bang For Your AI Buck: Free and Inexpensive Ways to Use AI To Enhance Your Compliance Program
✨ Panelists Kortney Nordrum, Nicole Di Schino, and Shaun Miller share practical, budget-friendly ways to use AI in compliance—no big spend or tech degree required.

 

Wednesday, September 17

8:30–9:30 AM

W01 | From Transactional Due Diligence to Third-Party Risk Management: Challenges, Trends & Best Practices for Modern TPRM
✨ Denis Jacob and Marianne Fogarty join a dynamic panel to explore how modern TPRM moves beyond transactional due diligence to become a fully integrated, risk-smart business function.

9:45–10:45 AM

W06 | Artificial Intelligence and Potential Applications in Corporate Compliance Programs: A Double-Edged Sword
✨ Abigail Bortnick joins a sharp panel to unpack AI’s promise and peril—offering expert insight on how DOJ expectations are shaping compliance strategy.

11:00 AM–12:00 PM

W14 | Translating Law into Compliance
✨ Kasey Ingram and Rebecca Walker break down how to turn shifting legal requirements into practical, right-sized compliance controls that work in the real world.

We’re here to support you

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Keith Winer

Director, Solutions Engineering

Curious how behavioral data can actually predict compliance risk? Let’s chat.

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Paul Rougas

Director, Business Development

Tired of one-size-fits-all training? I’ll show you what a personalized approach really looks like.

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Rachel Creighton, JD

Director, Business Development

Wondering how to make compliance training feel less like a checkbox? I’ve got ideas.

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Travis Moses-Westphal

Director, Adaptive Compliance

Want your training to have as much variety (and kick) as Nashville hot chicken? I’m your person.

Planning your downtime?

Make the most of your time in Nashville

We’ve got insider tips from our very own Nashville local, CHRO Jay Sharp. Whether you're sneaking out for a quick coffee or soaking in the scene after sessions, here’s where to go.

🎸 Favorite live music spot

🍖 Can’t-miss BBQ

🐓 Best Nashville hot chicken

Want to please a crowd of your hungriest compliance colleagues? Head to Assembly Food Hall downtown. Tons of options, live music, and something for everyone—all under one roof.

☕ Best nearby coffee

  • Cascades American Cafe: Ideal for a relaxing sit-down with great ambiance, right inside the Gaylord.
  • Cocoa Bean: Perfect for a quick grab-and-go caffeine fix.

🌿 Quiet place to recharge

Take a breather in the convention center’s atrium. It’s full of natural light, calming water features, and plenty of comfy seating.

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