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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 takes place on 2nd
September 2026 in DCU’s historic St. Patrick’s Campus.
This one-day premium event offers an engaging and practical programme of professional education bringing together a cross-sectoral audience that includes banking, insurance, payment services, credit unions, brokers, financial planners and chartered surveyors.
The interactive expert panels and workshops provide access to leading industry experts, academics, regulators and law enforcement, sharing practical takeaways and insights into the risks, issues, standards, and best practices for the smallest to largest of firms.
Why should I attend?
✔ Network with peers and organisations across multiple professions and sectors.
✔ Access 5 one-hour panels practically exploring cross-sectoral risks, issues and best practices plus a sectoral specific workshop.
✔ Hear practical insights from 20+ senior leaders, regulators, and law enforcement.
✔ Gain CPD hours available for multiple professions and sectors.
✔ Gather practical actions and takeaways for immediate workplace adoption.
This event is eligible for CPD hours from:
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.
10.20 - 11.20 - 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.
- Stephen Hudson - Head of Group Financial Crime Compliance & MLRO at AIB Bank - 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.
- Niclas-Andreas Mueller - Director at KPMG, President of ACFE Ireland Chapter - Moderator.
- Wayne Donnelly - Detective Sergeant at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) - Panel Keynote.
- Jamie McDonnell - Head of Compliance and Head of AML/CFT for Rippling Payments Ireland Limited.
- David Hosford - Risk Manager at Health Services Credit Union.
13.30 – 14.30 - 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.
14.40 – 15.40 - 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.
- Dr Steven Meighan - Detective Superintendent at An Garda Síochána - Panel Keynote.
- Jacqueline Griffin - Head of Compliance & AMLCO at First Tech Credit Union.
- Laura Cullinane - MLRO, Global Head of MLRO Advisory at Carne Group.
15.50 – 16.50 - What’s Behind and What’s Ahead? - Sectoral Specific Workshops
The audience will be divided into sectoral specific breakout workshops. Leveraging the panel
discussions, participants will take part in facilitated discussions on the key legal and regulatory developments, and emerging risks and challenges of their sector. The workshop is designed to provide practical insights and takeaways for all firms and employees.
Pricing
Early Bird* €295 + VAT (up to and including 2nd August 2026)
General Admission* €345 + VAT
Full Time Student €165 + VAT
Corporate & Group Bookings available by contacting events@compliancelnd.com.
*A further 20% discount code is available for active members of our Event Partners.
Getting Here
Just a 10-minute drive from Dublin City Centre and easily accessible using public transport, the ComplianceLnD Bootcamp Ireland 2026 will take place in:
St. Patrick’s Campus,
Dublin City University (DCU),
Drumcondra,
Dublin 9,
Ireland.