The Week of Integrity 2025, organized by ICC Netherlands in collaboration with Transparency International, took place from October 27 to 31, 2025, in The Hague, Netherlands. This annual event focused on the theme "Culture & Integrity," emphasizing the role of ethical culture in fostering trust and sustainable growth within organizations.
The event featured a variety of sessions, including an opening keynote by Prof. Dr. Muel Kaptein, who introduced a framework for measuring and managing ethical culture. The launch of the seventh edition of the "Book of Integrity," titled "Culture of Integrity," provided insights from business leaders on integrating ethical practices into organizational growth strategies. Partner organizations such as KPMG and Forvis Mazars contributed through blog series and analyses on ethical culture and corruption risks.
Practical elements of the event included interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to encourage dialogue and peer learning among participants. Notable sessions addressed topics like whistleblowing management systems and the impact of global trade fragmentation on corporate governance.
The Week of Integrity 2025 was tailored for business leaders, compliance professionals, legal experts, and policymakers committed to enhancing integrity within their organizations. Attendees gained valuable insights into building ethical cultures, managing compliance challenges, and fostering environments where integrity is a core organizational value.
Speakers(5)
Geert Vermeulen
Founder at De Integriteitscordinator
Geert Vermeulen co-hosted a session on Whistleblowing Management Systems during the Week of Integrity 2025, discussing the benefits of a speak-up culture.
Lousewies van der Laan
Lousewies van der Laan spoke at the opening of the Week of Integrity 2025, highlighting the importance of integrity as a cultural foundation for resilient institutions.
Lucianne Verweij
Business Integrity Specialist
Lucianne Verweij co-hosted a session on Whistleblowing Management Systems during the Week of Integrity 2025, focusing on the value of effective speak-up mechanisms.
Mirjam Bakker-Vergouw
Mirjam Bakker-Vergouw was a speaker at the opening of the Week of Integrity 2025, emphasizing the urgency of restoring trust in a polarized world.
Prof. Dr. Muel Kaptein
Professor of Business Ethics at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Prof. Dr. Muel Kaptein delivered an interactive keynote at the Week of Integrity 2025, introducing a practical framework for measuring and managing ethical culture.
Event Details
- Date
- December 1-7, 2025
- 7 days
- Location
- 🇳🇱 The Hague, Netherlands
- Bezuidenhoutseweg 12, 2594 AV Den Haag
- Audience
- Business leaders, compliance professionals, legal experts, policymakers