Side Event - Alliance for Integrity Global Conference 10 years of Business Taking Action

Mar 28, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Knowledge Partner Sessions (Auditorium)

Description

Alliance for Integrity Global Conference 10 years of Business Taking Action The 6th Global Conference of the Alliance for Integrity celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Alliance, reflecting on the evolution of anti-corruption efforts and impactful multi-stakeholder partnerships. This milestone event will spotlight future trends such as integrating anti-corruption into climate action, gender equality, and human rights. We will also explore methods for measuring impact, fostering a culture of integrity, and understanding the connection between anti-corruption and democracy. The conference will feature discussions on enhancing integrity in the mining sector and the role of democracy in promoting integrity. It will also honor long-term contributors and committed trainers of the Alliance for Integrity and conclude the global United4Integrity campaign. We intend to inspire new partners and evaluate innovative. More information link. Important: Additional registration for this side event is necessary via this this link. Agenda 08:30 - 09:00 - Welcome coffee and accreditations 09:00 - 09:30 - Opening Remarks 09:30 - 10:30 - Panel 1: Multi-stakeholder partnership as a Unique Selling Point: Celebrating 10 Years of Alliance for Integrity: This panel highlights the collaborative efforts of representatives from large corporations, SMEs, civil society organisations, and the public sector. Through its diverse perspectives, the panel emphasises the unique value of partnerships in promoting integrity and sustainable business practices over the past decade. 10:30 - 11:00 - Symphony of collaboration: Tribute ceremony for partners and trainers of the Alliance for Integrity: Looking back to move forward: In this session we will honour those who have been committed to working on the topic of business integrity with us for a long time. We recognise partners and trainers who have made the success of the Alliance for Integrity possible over the past 10 years. 11:00 – 12:00 - Panel 2: Profit for peace – How business integrity can shape stability, strengthen democracy, and alleviate corruption The panel seeks to explore the critical role of business integrity in strengthening democratic governance, combatting corruption, and fostering peace, especially in fragile contexts. It tackles the intersection of business integrity, democracy, and stability, discusses private sector responsibilities in fragile environments and shows how collective action can contribute to sustainable peace. 12:00 – 13:00 - Networking Lunch 13:00 – 13:20 - #united4integrity: building barriers, building trust The global campaign #United4Integrity was launched in December 2024 to underscore the significance of collective action in combating corruption. Supported by over 30 partners worldwide, this movement seeks to promote transparency and integrity, showcasing the strength of collaboration in rebuilding trust and nurturing resilient democracies. The closing event will feature the presentation of the campaign's results and achievements. 13:20 – 13:40 - Impulse: A mission (im)possible!? Measuring the culture of integrity in companies Join the impulse talk to gain inspiration and equip yourself with practical insights and strategies for measuring the impact of a culture of integrity, emphasising its critical role in fostering trust, reducing corruption, and ensuring sustainable success. 13:40 – 14:00 - Impulse: Advancing ESG Through Anti-Corruption Strategies This session will explore how the integration of anti-corruption efforts into global ESG priorities can drive real impact. 14:00 – 15:30 - Workshop 1 (in cooperation with OECD): Harnessing the Potential of Collective Action: Advancing Gender Mainstreaming in Anti-Corruption and Combatting Foreign Bribery How can collective action be leveraged to promote gender mainstreaming in anti-corruption efforts and the fight against foreign bribery? This workshop explores the crucial intersection of gender and corruption, highlighting the role of multi-stakeholder collaboration. Through an engaging panel and interactive discussion, participants will gain insights into strategies and collective action initiatives that foster inclusive, gender-sensitive anti-corruption measures empowering women and marginalised groups. 14:00 – 15:30 - Workshop 2: Integrating Business Integrity and Human Rights Due Diligence: A Path to Responsible Business Conduct This interactive workshop explores the intersection of compliance and human rights due diligence through the lens of Responsible Business Conduct, as framed by the OECD. Participants will examine how shared risk management (the company centered risks of compliance and the rightsholder risks of due diligence) create synergies that strengthen global value chains. Attendees will gain practical tools to align integrity and human rights standards, enhancing their competitiveness and fostering sustainable, ethical business practices. 14:00 – 15:30 - Workshop 3: Enhancing Integrity in the Mining Sector: A Multistakeholder Approach The primary objective of this workshop is to facilitate a comprehensive dialogue among key stakeholders from the mining industry, including representatives from international initiatives, government bodies, civil society organisations, and the private sector. By sharing experiences and best practices, the workshop seeks to foster collaboration and develop actionable strategies to enhance transparency, accountability, and integrity in mining operations worldwide. 15:30 – 16:10 - Legacy and Future: Leaders' Reflections on Business Integrity and Multistakeholder Cooperation This interview brings together the current voices for anti-corruption and integrity with former directors of the Alliance for Integrity, who have since moved on to lead initiatives focused on global private sector cooperation. They will share their insights on the lasting impact of integrity-driven leadership and discuss future challenges and opportunities in fostering ethical business practices worldwide. 16:10 – 16:25 - Our vision comes to life: Launching the Integrity Innovation Fund Focus on our commitment and the next 10 years of Alliance for Integrity. In this session we will introduce the Integrity Innovation Fund (IIF) with the aim to foster innovative solutions for integrity challenges through practical, scalable, and multistakeholder-driven initiatives. Designed to align with the Alliance for Integrity's mission, the IIF will serve as a catalyst for impactful projects that strengthen integrity systems globally. Be part of the next 10 years of the Alliance for Integrity! 16:25 - 16:30 - Closing remarks