On the 2 September 2026, we were joined by cross-sectoral delegates who...
✔ Heard from 23 leading experts, including the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), Data Protection Commission (DPC) and Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB).
✔ Joined 5 one-hour, sponsor-free panels and three facilitated workshops offering firms
of all sizes practical insights and actions into their day-to-day risks, challenges and
practices.
✔ Networked with peers, firms, and experts and leading professional and industry bodies
across multiple professions and sectors.
✔ Gained valuable CPD hours available from multiple awarding bodies.
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In partnership with Dublin City University's (DCU) Institute of Education and supported by trusted event partners, the ComplianceLnD Bootcamp Ireland 2026 took place on 2nd
September 2026 in DCU’s historic St. Patrick’s Campus.
This unique one-day in-person event offered a highly engaging and practical programme featuring leading industry experts, regulators, law enforcement, and academics. Its panels and workshops had been designed to practically explore the day-to-day risks,
challenges, and practices shared by firms of all sizes across all sectors.
Delegates of this unique event included banking, insurance, payment services, credit unions, brokers, financial planners, and chartered surveyors.
09.00 - 10.00 - Embedding Ethical Decision-Making into Everyday Business Practice:
Throughout every aspect of a business, decisions are made and risks are taken by all employees
and senior management. This panel will explore ethical decision-making from tone at the top to
tone at the tills. It will examine the practical purpose and value of business ethics for firms, employees, customers and other stakeholders, the drivers and influences that shape individual and corporate behaviour, and the evolving role of business ethics in a world of increasing laws,
rules, and regulations.
- Coleman Hudson - Deputy Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Howden UK&I Retail, Chair of Compliance Institute Ethics Committee - Moderator.
- Dr Marta Rocchi - Associate Professor in Corporate Governance and Business Ethics at DCU Business School - Panel Keynote.
- Jade McDonagh - Deputy CEO and Director of Governance and Internal Bank Culture at the Irish Banking Culture Board.
- Máire McSherry - Head of Compliance and Risk at Ardonagh Europe, Head of Compliance and AML/CFT Frank Glennon (Life and Pensions) Ltd.
10.25 - 11.25 - Navigating the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
It is unclear what the rapid rise of AI will ultimately mean for individuals, organisations, and
society. This panel will examine the evolving AI landscape, the potential risks and rewards and
why and how employees and businesses may be using, not using, and misusing AI technologies. It will also explore what the responsible use of AI may look like and how this can be practically
achieved.
- Patrick Lawlor - Head of Professional Advisory Services, Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) - Moderator.
- Jamie McDonnell - Head of Compliance and Head of AML/CFT for Rippling Payments Ireland Limited - Panel Keynote.
- Niamh Lynn - Innovation Policy Manager, Cross Sectoral Policy Division at the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI).
- Sinead Halhed Moran Walsh - INED, Chair & Founder of the Irish Fintech INED Network (IFIN) & Financial InnovateHER.
11.30 - 12.30 - Tackling Human Vulnerabilities in Fraud & Cybersecurity:
Technology systems and controls provide firms and their employees with critical protection
against fraud and cyber-attacks. This panel will explore how and why such attacks seek to exploit
human vulnerabilities. It will explore common tactics, techniques the increasing sophistication of attacks, and the psychology of the attackers and their targets. It will also share practical insights into what firms and their employees can do to reduce the risk of attack and be better
prepared to identify, prevent, and respond when they happen.
- Paul Coady - CEO at ComplianceLnD - Moderator.
- Wayne Donnelly - Detective Sergeant at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) - Panel Keynote.
- Natalia Gburzynska - Senior Financial Crime Compliance Manager, Deputy MLRO, at Revolut.
- David Hosford - Risk Manager at Health Services Credit Union.
13.35 – 14.20 - Break-Out Workshops (select between):
- Breaking Down Screening: Explore the role and challenges of client screening including sanctions, adverse media, and politically exposed persons.
- Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) in Practice: Explore what ABC risks and controls look like in practice for firms of all size including extra-territorial risk, gifts and entertainment, and third party due diligence.
- Practical Challenges of Risk Assessment: Explore the purpose, functions and regulatory expectations of Business Wide Risk Assessment.
14.40 – 15.40 - Understanding Evolving Data Privacy Responsibilities:
All businesses must ensure appropriate use of customer personal data in their products and
services. This panel focuses on understanding and navigating the key principles rather than the
letter of GDPR in front line business practices. It will explore insights from customer rights and
complaints, regulatory breaches and emerging technology, to support all firms and their
employees in navigating the common pitfalls and challenges.
- Michael Walsh - Head of Regulation, St. Paul's Garda Credit Union - Moderator.
- Joseph Lynch - Supervision and Consultation Unit at the Data Protection Commission (DPC) - Panel Keynote.
- Michelle Burke - Group Data Protection Officer at AIB Bank.
- Owen Vahey - Global Privacy & Data Trust Operations Director at AON plc.
15.50 – 16.50 - AML Practice Beyond Regulatory Requirements:
For firms and employees throughout Ireland, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) starts with but does
not finish with the specific AML legal and regulatory requirements. This panel looks beyond such
requirements to examine what AML looks like in practice for the smallest to largest of firms across all sectors. It will provide valuable cross-sectoral insights into navigating real-world AML
through established best practices and standards and understanding legal and regulatory expectations beyond the rulebooks.
- Jason Palmer - Head of Financial Crime & MLRO at Pepper Advantage - Moderator.
- Stephen Coleman - Detective Sergeant at the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) - Panel Keynote.
- Jacqueline Griffin - Head of Compliance & AMLCO at First Tech Credit Union.
- Laura Cullinane - MLRO, Global Head of MLRO Advisory at Carne Group.
This event was eligible for CPD hours
