ECPA Compliance Forum & Excellence Awards

European Compliance Professionals Association (ECPA) invites compliance professionals, legal and risk experts, as well as representatives from both the private and public sectors to a special afternoon event dedicated to strengthening compliance culture, professional development, and recognising outstanding achievements in the compliance field.

The programme will feature practical insights, expert discussions, and international perspectives, followed by the Compliance Professionals Training Programme Graduation Ceremony and the ECPA Excellence Awards presentation.

Programme

13:30-13:40  | Opening speech - Vitas Vasiliauskas, Executive Director at International Monetary Fund

13:40 – 14:10  | Special guest - Matt Kelly: Radical Compliance

An international keynote on the evolving role of compliance, emerging risks, and leadership expectations in modern organizations.

14:10 – 14:50  | Panel Discussion: How the Public Sector Institutions Strengthen the Compliance Function

Discussion with representatives of leading Lithuanian institutions:

• Vaida Markevičienė, Deputy Governor at the Bank of Lithuania

• Adelė Gurevičienė, Head of Legal at Ignitis Group

• Jonas Kanapeckas, Board Member at ILTE

Moderator: Jekaterina Govina, Chairwoman at ECPA, Co-founder of Amlyze and INWEST  

14:50 – 15:10  | Rūta Mrazauskaitė: Compliance in the Face of Entropy: A Risk-Based Approach to Maximum Outcomes

An overview of essential tools and practical skills for compliance professionals, including the importance of structured training and professional development.

15:10 – 15:50  |  Panel Discussion: How the Private Sector Strengthens the Compliance Function

Discussion with representatives of private companies:

• Vytautas Danta, Board Member and Chief Compliance Officer at Revolut

• Viktorija Molytė, Head of Compliance and Legal at Girteka Group

• Sonata Matulevičienė, Governmental Affairs and Market Access Lead Baltics at AstraZeneca Lithuania

• Ona Valainė, Director of Compliance, Privacy & AI, DPO at Vinted Group

Moderator: Miglė Dewsbury, Board Member at ECPA and LDPA, Partner at Sorainen 

15:50– 16:10 | Coffee Break

16:10 – 16:30 | Diploma Ceremony

Official diploma award ceremony for Compliance Professionals Training Programme graduates.

16:30 – 17:00 | ECPA Compliance Awards Ceremony (Nominations)*

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

• Compliance Specialist of the Year (Private Sector)

• Compliance Specialist of the Year (Public Sector / State-Owned Enterprises)

• Compliance Team of the Year (Company)

• Compliance Initiative of the Year (e.g., special compliance projects, including initiatives such as Project Shield)

 *The winners will be selected by an independent Nomination Commission.

(nominate yourself or your colleagues here: https://forms.gle/W44W1GsXJmo1YwTm9)

17:00 | Networking Reception

Networking with wine and refreshments.  

COMPLIANCE FORUM SPEAKERS

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

Compliance Excellence Awards Categories

1. Compliance Specialist of the Year (Private Sector)

This award recognizes an outstanding compliance professional working in the private sector who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in building or strengthening compliance programs within their organization.

The award highlights professionals who have successfully embedded compliance culture, improved risk management frameworks, and contributed to ethical business practices.

2. Compliance Specialist of the Year (Public Sector / State-Owned Enterprises)

This award recognizes an outstanding compliance professional working in the public sector or a state-owned enterprise who has made a significant contribution to strengthening transparency, integrity, and governance.

Candidates may have implemented compliance systems, anti-corruption initiatives, integrity frameworks, or other governance improvements.

3. Compliance Team of the Year (Company)

This award recognizes a compliance team that has demonstrated excellence in implementing and managing compliance systems, responding to complex regulatory challenges, or developing innovative compliance solutions.

The award focuses on teamwork, measurable results, and the ability to effectively integrate compliance into business operations.

4. Compliance Initiative of the Year

This award recognizes an outstanding compliance project or initiative that has significantly improved risk management, regulatory compliance, transparency, or ethical culture.

Examples include:

• innovative compliance tools or technologies

• internal compliance transformation projects

• cross-organizational integrity initiatives

• sector-wide or collaborative compliance programs

• specific initiatives addressing emerging risks.

(nominate yourself or your colleagues here: https://forms.gle/W44W1GsXJmo1YwTm9)

Event language: English.

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