Real estate ownership information is essential to fighting cross-border corruption. It is also a crucial piece of the puzzle for ensuring greater fairness in taxation. And yet, authorities around the world are struggling to obtain this critical information, particularly when it comes to foreign-owned real estate. This session will present cutting-edge evidence on how major economies are performing in terms of real estate transparency and anti-money laundering measures. Expert panelists will explore key solutions, including legislative reforms to bolster national frameworks and structural solutions for international cooperation. Speakers • Claire Le Maner, Prosecutor, Parquet National Financier • Matthew Collin, Senior Researcher, EU Tax Observatory, Paris School of Economics • Eka Rostomashvili, Transparency International Moderator • Karine Pfenniger , Journalist, Public Eye

While anti-corruption and integrity standards are widely adopted, their effective implementation on the ground remains a persistent challenge. Businesses, as engines of innovation and economic growth, hold untapped potential to co-create practical solutions alongside governments that advance integrity in real-world settings. This session will explore how public-private cooperation can bridge the gap between policy and practice. Panellists will share concrete solutions emerging from public-private cooperation, such as peer-to-peer learning and the use of technology for integrity.

Gatekeepers – such as lawyers, accountants, financial institutions and real estate professionals – play a vital role in preventing illicit financial flows and strengthening transparency. As regulatory scrutiny grows, their duty to enforce due diligence and close compliance gaps is more critical than ever. Among them, real estate professionals hold a unique position, acting both as gatekeepers against financial crime and as key players within the built environment sector. At the same time, the built environment – including construction, real estate and engineering – faces major governance risks, from bribery and procurement fraud to opaque financial transactions. With high-value assets, complex supply chains and global investment flows, the sector remains highly exposed to corruption. Addressing these challenges requires a coordinated, cross-industry effort to enhance compliance, governance and ethical business practices. Speakers • Anahita Thoms, Partner, International Trade Practice, Baker McKenzie • Elizabeth David-Barrett, Director, Centre for the Study of Corruption, University of Sussex • Hentie Dirker, Chief ESG and Integrity Officer, AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. • Katharina Weghmann, Global Leader, Center of Excellence for Ethics and Business Responsibility, EY • Nicola Bonucci, Member of the Board, Basel Institute on Governance • Philippe Dessoy, President, Confederation of International Contractors' Associations (CICA) • Maira Martini, Chief Executive Officer, Transparency International Moderator • Delia Ferreira Rubio, Member of the Board, Riskhub Americas; Former Chair, Transparency International • Christopher Alder, Senior Executive Officer, Standards and Regulation, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Bribery solicitation remains a pervasive challenge in global markets, undermining fair competition and public trust. While the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention has historically focused on combating the supply side of foreign bribery, the 2021 OECD Anti-Bribery Recommendation introduced new provisions to address bribery solicitation, marking a significant step forward. This session will explore innovative strategies developed by governments, businesses, and civil society to tackle the demand side of corruption, including collective action initiatives and measures to reduce solicitation risks. Participants will discuss how enhanced cross-border collaboration and enforcement can help disrupt solicitation schemes while fostering greater accountability and fairness in international business. The session will also highlight the proactive role of companies in resisting solicitation, strengthening compliance programmes, and reporting corrupt practices. Tackling both the demand and supply sides of bribery is crucial to building a balanced and effective approach, ensuring systemic change and promoting integrity in global markets.

In February 2025, Business at OECD will launch its paper “Harnessing AI for Integrity”. It will address both the new challenges and opportunities the AI technologies present in the fight against corruption. Building on this initiative, Business at OECD will host a side event at the 2025 GACIF to foster continued public-private collaboration on the new ways to fight corruption by: • effectively leveraging digital tools for anti-corruption; • enhancing communication strategies; • advancing capacity-building in companies, particularly for SMEs. The side event will feature a blend of keynote addresses, dynamic interviews, and expert panel discussions to inspire actionable solutions. Agenda 14:30 - 14:40 - Setting the Scene • Opening remarks : Hanni Rosenbaum, Executive Director of Business at OECD • Keynote address : Nicola Allocca, Chair of Business at OECD’s Anti-Corruption Committee 14:40 - 15:05 - Panel 1: RBC Fundamentals: Making integrity a core tenet of the corporate culture • Lee White, CEO of the International Federation of Accountants • Massimiliano Burelli, CEO Cogne Acciai Speciali • Domenico Traverso, Danfoss Power Solutions, President Fluid Conveyance division • Cecilia Muller Torbrand, CEO The Marime Anti-Corruption Network • Moderator: Delia Ferreira Rubio, former Chair of Transparency International 15:05 - 15:30 - Panel 2: Tech for Trust & Transparency: Effectively leveraging digital tools • Reynaldo Goto, Chief Compliance Officer, BRF • María de las Mercedes Archimbal, Chief Compliance Officer, YPF • Lilian Lustre, Global Head of Ethics for Society, Sanofi • Flavio Sodre, Global VP, Compliance & Antitrust, AB InBev • Moderator: Raffaele Langella Rule of Law Coordinator at Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15:30 - 15:55 - Panel 3: The Global Approach: Enhancing capacity-building also for SMEs • Hentie Dirker, Chief ESG and Integrity Officer, AtkinsRéalis • Mark Gregory, General Counsel, Rolls Royce • Rauno Hoffmann, Global Head of Corporate Compliance Management System, Novartis • Umberto Baldi, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, SNAM • Moderator: Sergio di Tillio, Chair, ALES the European Lean Managers Society 15:55 - 16:00 - Closing remarks • Julia Fromholz, Head of Division, OECD Anti-Corruption Division

Corporate crimes such as bribery and procurement fraud involve complex, hidden schemes that challenge authorities, businesses, and civil society alike in their detection, investigation, and prevention. This session will explore how cutting-edge technologies—such as data analytics, digital forensics, and artificial intelligence—are driving transformation in enforcement, compliance, and oversight efforts. Participants will discuss how these tools can be leveraged in different ways by businesses and civil society to identify corruption risks, prevent or monitor irregularities, and generally promote greater transparency. The session will also underscore the importance of collaboration between enforcement authorities, the private sector, and civil society, showcasing how multi-stakeholder approaches and data-sharing frameworks can strengthen the global response to corruption. Ethical considerations and governance challenges, particularly with AI, will also feature in the discussion, offering insights into how innovation and collective action can create a more effective and accountable anti-corruption landscape.

Bribery solicitation impacts businesses worldwide, giving rise to legal risks and operational delays. This technical workshop will explore how ACLH member companies can safely and effectively report instances of bribery solicitation. Companies will exchange best practices on how to minimize business impact and how governments can better support companies facing bribery solicitation incidents. This workstream will draw on prior OECD work in this area and the key provisions of the 2021 OECD Anti-Bribery Recommendation section on “addressing the demand side". Agenda Opening remarks • Kathleen Roussel, Chair of the Working Group on Bribery 1st Round: Building partnerships to combat bribery solicitation • Cecilia Muller Torbrand (MACN) • Rauno Hoffmann (Novartis) • Chantal Castro (Pacto Global Brasil) 2nd Round: Leveraging incentives and financial instruments to address bribery solicitation • Naana Frimpong (DLA Piper) • Joseph Carl Mauro (World Bank) Roundtable discussion on propositions to address bribery solicitation and encourage reporting Closing remarks Moderator: • Nicola Bonucci (White Collar, Compliance and Responsible Business Conduct Lawyer)

Despite wartime, Ukraine continues to develop digital innovations highly relevant to corruption prevention efforts. Transformative reforms such as the Prozorro (procurement) and the Prozorro.Sale e-systems, as well as DIIA (e-identification and e-public service infrastructure), eHealth, Reserv+ (military conscription), DREAM (restoration transparency) or the E-declarations register for public officials have been designed to address high-corruption risk public services and, with some modifications, continue to operate effectively during wartime. While celebrating these innovations, the panel will also look critically to address remaining challenges and discuss the security vs. transparency trade-offs of data openness during a full-scale war. Speakers Introductory Remarks • Nicolas Descoeudres, Deputy Head of Mission, Minister, Permanent Representation of Switzerland to the OECD • Betsy Andersen, Executive Director, Basel Institute for Governance Panelists: • Viktor Pavlushyk, Head, National Agency for Corruption Prevention • Andrii Borovyk, Executive Director, Transparency International Ukraine • Serhii Gunko, Senior Program Manager, East Europe Foundation • Oksana Huss, Research fellow, Research Center Trustworthy Data Science and Security, and co-founder, Interdisciplinary Corruption Research Network • Gavin Hayman, Executive Director, Open Contracting Partnership (TBC) Moderator: Juhani Grossmann, Senior Advisor, Central and Eastern Europe, Basel Institute on Governance Rundown Overview - Juhani Grossmann Opening Remarks - Betsy Andersen and Swiss Delegation to OECD Panel overview (Grossmann) Innovation 1: E-declarations: Asset and income declarations for public officials (Pavlushyk) Innovation 2: “Prozorro & Prozorro.Sale”: Procurement and public assets sales systems. (Borovyk) Innovation 3: “DIIA”: Paperless hard identification and public service system. (Gunko) Innovation 4: “DREAM”: Transparent and Accountable Restoration. (Hayman) Innovation 5: Anti-corruption tools and resilience in Ukraine’s local self government (hromadas) (Huss) First round of questions: How does the tool you described help address past corruption, and what has changed as a result of its introduction? Second round of questions: What are the challenges of implementing your tool’s reform during wartime? Public Q&A Closing remarks

De-risking, driven by high compliance costs, geopolitical uncertainty, and expanding sanctions, has led financial institutions to cut services in ‘high-risk’ areas, affecting vulnerable customers and aid delivery. This disrupts financing for sustainable development by hindering cross-border payments, remittances, and trade finance. It may also fuel ‘shadow economies,’ pushing transactions into informal channels and increasing illicit financial flow (IFF) risks. This session will bring together experts from the private sector, regulatory bodies, and donors to explore solutions. Discussions will draw on findings from an upcoming 2025 OECD report, highlighting innovative technologies for safer, faster, and more inclusive cross-border finance. Panellists will examine how cooperation, public-private partnerships, and strong political commitments can help mitigate de-risking and mobilise finance for sustainable development.