Corporate Counsel & Compliance Exchange Europe-Exclusive 2025 Berlin Forum for Legal Leaders

Corporate Counsel & Compliance Exchange Europe 2025 – Berlin, Germany

Dates: 6 – 7 October 2025
Venue: Hotel Palace, Berlin
Organiser: IQPC Exchange

Event Introduction The Corporate Counsel & Compliance Exchange Europe is regarded as one of the most exclusive forums for senior in-house legal and compliance executives. This invitation-only gathering is tailored specifically for General Counsels, Chief Compliance Officers, Heads of Legal, and Legal Operations Directors who want to exchange knowledge, benchmark strategies, and address the fast-changing landscape of corporate law and regulatory compliance.

Set against the backdrop of Berlin, the 2025 edition will bring together a highly selective group of Europe’s top legal professionals. Delegates will experience two days of intensive discussion, practical solution-sharing, and high-level networking opportunities — all focused on shaping the future of legal and compliance functions in the modern corporate world.

Benefits of Attending

Exclusive Networking: Participation is limited to senior decision-makers, ensuring conversations remain relevant, strategic, and actionable.
Depth Over Breadth: The program focuses on interactive formats such as one-to-one business meetings, think tanks, fireside chats, debates, and roundtables, rather than broad plenary sessions.
Future-Focused Agenda: Content reflects pressing issues like AI integration, ESG and sustainability, evolving sanction regimes, cross-border regulations, and the digitalisation of legal functions.
Practical Benchmarking: Delegates meet carefully selected service providers and tech innovators who can offer solutions aligned with today’s compliance challenges.
Strategic Insights: Expert panels and keynotes prepare leaders to anticipate regulatory changes, strengthen governance, and embrace technological disruption.

Core Theme & Topic Tracks

Conference Theme for 2025: “Navigating Complexity: Innovation, Integrity and Compliance in a Transforming Europe.”

Delegates will engage with a comprehensive range of tracks and sessions, including:

Focus Area	Discussion Points
Geopolitics & Sanction Risk	Managing global trade tensions, sanction enforcement, and integrating geopolitical risks into compliance planning
ESG & Corporate Responsibility	Reporting frameworks, supply chain due diligence, climate governance, and sustainable compliance
Legal Tech, AI & Automation	Leveraging contract automation, responsible AI adoption, improving transparency, and boosting operational efficiency
Compliance Operations & Strategy	Designing effective compliance frameworks, embedding risk culture, aligning policies across multinational operations
Regulatory Change & Cross-Border Issues	Responding to divergent EU and global regulations, aligning reporting systems, preparing for future compliance directives
Ethics, Investigations & Whistleblowing	Conducting robust internal investigations, building ethical workplaces, implementing whistleblower channels
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity	GDPR updates, international data transfers, managing cyber incidents, and evolving data governance standards

Delegates also take part in Solution Rooms, smaller workshops designed around real challenges submitted by participants, ensuring practical and tailored discussions.

Program Outline

Day 1 – Monday, 6 October 2025

Opening plenary: The Future Outlook for European Legal & Compliance Leaders
Keynote: Geopolitical Shifts and Their Impact on Global Compliance
Panel Debate: Balancing ESG Commitments with Growth Objectives
Interactive Breakouts: AI & Automation in Contract Management
Solution Spotlights: Vendor showcases and best-practice demonstrations
Networking Reception: Evening cocktails and informal connections

Day 2 – Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Roundtable: The New Sanctions Landscape in Europe and Beyond
Deep Dive: Implementing Whistleblower Programs & Managing Investigations
Workshop: Solutions Room — Delegates’ Key Challenges
Closing Session: Redefining the Role of In-House Counsel in a Digital Era
Wrap-Up & Future Outlook: Key takeaways and announcement of the next edition

Featured Speakers & Attendee Profiles

The Exchange welcomes leading voices in law and compliance, including senior executives from multinational organisations. Past and expected contributors include:

Helen Aldridge, Chief Integrity & Compliance Officer, Volkswagen Group
Thomas Schönholzer, General Counsel, Swiss Post
Ilka Röhrhoff, Chief Compliance Officer, RWE
Frederica Kitchen, VP Sales, Luminance (Legal Tech Innovator)

Participants usually represent General Counsels, Chief Compliance Officers, Legal Operations Leaders, Risk Managers, and Ethics Heads from prominent European and global corporations.

Venue & Stay Information

Location: Hotel Palace Berlin, Budapester Straße 45, 10787 Berlin, Germany.
This five-star venue offers state-of-the-art meeting facilities, spacious breakout areas, and modern hospitality services suitable for confidential high-level discussions.

Accommodation: Delegates may book rooms directly at the host venue or benefit from preferred rates at nearby partner hotels. Organisers also provide travel recommendations and local logistics support.

Registration & Delegate Access

The event is strictly by invitation or application only to maintain exclusivity.
Fees: Pricing is aligned with premium executive gatherings and covers sessions, event materials, meals, coffee breaks, and receptions.
Not included: Travel, accommodation, and additional services.
Support: Waivers and reduced fees may be offered to NGOs, smaller organisations, or emerging legal teams, subject to approval.

Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities

Sponsors and solution providers can benefit from unparalleled access to a high-value audience of senior legal executives. Packages are available in Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers, offering benefits such as: