Zukunft Compliance Management 2026 is an annual conference organized by Handelsblatt, focusing on the evolving responsibilities and roles in governance, control, and effectiveness in the era of artificial intelligence and data. The event aims to address the structural changes in compliance management systems necessitated by new EU regulations and technological advancements.
Key topics include the impact of AI systems and data responsibility on compliance structures, the implications of EU regulations such as the AI Act, NIS-2, CSDDD, and CSRD, and the need for cross-functional governance frameworks. The conference will explore how to define responsibilities, manage liabilities, and ensure effectiveness in compliance management.
The event offers networking opportunities through case studies, deep dives, roundtables, discussions, and experience exchanges during breaks and evening events. Notable speakers include Dr. Patrik Eismann, Global Head of Compliance and Data Protection at E.ON, and Ilka Röhrhoff, Chief Compliance Officer at RWE AG.
The conference is designed for decision-makers responsible for governance, risk, and compliance, including Chief Compliance Officers, Chief Risk Officers, General Counsels, Chief Audit Executives, and leaders in AI and data governance. Attendees will gain insights into strategic development of compliance management systems under new EU regulations and technological advancements.
Speakers(13)
Dr. Max Steiger
Chief Compliance and Governance Officer at Unzer Group GmbH
Dr. Max Steiger ist ein erfahrener Experte in den Bereichen Compliance, Risikomanagement und Governance. Als Chief Compliance and Governance Officer beim Fintech ist er unter anderem für die Themen Compliance, Geldwäschebekämpfung, Informationssicherheit und ESG (Umwelt, Soziales und Governance) zuständig. Zuvor war er fast zwanzig Jahre in leitenden Compliance Funktionen bei der Deutschen Bank in Frankfurt tätig. Seit 2024 ist Dr. Max Steiger Mitglied des Präsidiums des Bundesverbandes der Zahlungs- und E-Geld-Institute (bvzi).
Dr. Patrik Eismann
Global Head of Compliance and Data Protection at E.ON
Elodie Roelofsen
Head of Compliance at Vodafone GmbH
Ilka Röhrhoff
Chief Compliance Officer at RWE AG
Jörn Dieckmann
Partner und Mitglied des Management Boards at Forvis Mazars
Maik Tribulowsky
Associate General Counsel and Head of Legal and Compliance for the India, Middle East, and Africa Region at Ecolab
Maik Tribulowsky is Associate General Counsel and Head of Legal and Compliance for the India, Middle East, and Africa region at Ecolab. He is also a member of the management team of Ecolab IMEA. In this role, he is responsible for a wide range of legal and ethical tasks, including commercial contracts, labor law, corporate law, export control, anti-corruption, and code of conduct. He oversees the implementation of relevant policies, development of training programs, and conduct of compliance investigations.
Marvin Zimbelmann
Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance at H2APEX Energy GmbH
Marvin Zimbelmann is responsible for the integrated GRC system of a growing hydrogen technology company as Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance at H2APEX Energy GmbH, covering corporate governance, ESG strategy, risk management, and supply chain compliance under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). Previously, he led group-wide compliance management across all international locations at the E.G.O. Group as Compliance Officer and Human Rights Officer. Before that, he was responsible for supply chain compliance in global non-food procurement at Lidl International and established the first company-wide compliance and risk management system at Wolfsburg AG. As a freelance lecturer, he teaches ESG, compliance, and risk management in the MBA/LL.M. program at WBS GRUPPE. He is also co-host of the professional podcast "comp_lines – Der Compliance Podcast" (Spotify, 4.7★). He brings over 8 years of operational experience at the intersection of compliance, ESG, and risk management.
Maximilian Zahn, LL.M. (Vanderbilt)
Global Head Compliance Risk Areas at Boehringer Ingelheim
Maximilian Zahn, LL.M. (Vanderbilt), is Global Head Compliance Risk Areas at Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading biopharmaceutical company active in human and animal health. A fully qualified lawyer, he began his career at an international law firm in Frankfurt and was included in The Legal 500 GC Powerlist Germany 2025. In his role, he provides comprehensive legal advice on compliance topics and advocates for clear, user-centered processes that translate regulatory complexity into practical workflows. His approach is risk-based and entrepreneurial, focusing on consistency where it adds value and flexibility where responsible, local implementation in diverse markets is required.
Melanie Hendrickx
Head of Information Security & AI Governance, Risk & Compliance at METRO AG
Melanie Poepping, MBA
Chief Compliance Officer at Knorr-Bremse AG
Peter Koppe
Leiter Recht & Compliance at Handelsblatt Media Group
Prof. Dr. Guido Möllering
Direktor und Lehrstuhlinhaber am Reinhard-Mohn-Institut für Unternehmensführung at Universität Witten/Herdecke
Wjatscheslaw Grams
Head of Compliance at Phoenix Mecano AG
Event Details
- Date
- March 15-16, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇩🇪 Dsseldorf, Germany
- Handelsblatt Media Group Düsseldorf, Toulouser Allee 27, 40211 Düsseldorf
- Pricing
- €2,000 - €2,200
- Audience
- Decision-makers responsible for governance, risk, and compliance, including Chief Compliance Officers, Chief Risk Officers, General Counsels, Chief Audit Executives, and leaders in AI and data governance.