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Tuesday 17th March

Grand Connaught Rooms, London

08:00 am

Presented by

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Building ethical supply chains that endure.

Human rights violations in supply chains are no longer isolated concerns. They threaten operations, reputations, and resilience. ethica26, which will be held at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London and is brought to you by Slave-Free Alliance, convenes 300+ senior leaders across legal, procurement, compliance, and sustainability to chart the future of ethical supply chains.

The era of voluntary action is ending. From new legislation in the UK to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), businesses face mounting regulatory, investor, and customer pressure to act decisively on human rights.

About ethica26

ethica26 goes beyond compliance. This one-day leadership summit brings together senior executives, policymakers, NGOs, and survivor advocates to explore how companies can embed justice into supply chain governance and turn risk into resilience.

Co-chaired by Maria Villablanca and Dr. Laura Murphy, the programme combines policy briefings, executive panels, case studies, and survivor perspectives with practical tools for measuring risk, building resilience, and creating long-term business advantage.

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Our Speakers

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    Maria Villablanca

    Co-Chair & Global Supply Chain Influencer

    Maria Villablanca Consulting

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    Dr. Laura Murphy

    Professor of Human Rights and Contemporary Slavery & Co-Chair of ethica26

    Sheffield Hallam University

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    Tim Nelson

    CEO

    Hope for Justice & Slave-Free Alliance

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    Kit Conklin

    Senior Vice President of Risk & Compliance

    Exiger

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At ethica26, every session is designed to be sharp, practical, and commercially relevant. Designed for action, not theory — ethica26 balances regulation, commercial risk, technology, and human impact to give executives practical insights they can take back to their organisations.

Agenda highlights

Opening keynote

Why human rights in supply chains are no longer optional and what it means for resilience and growth.

Policy briefings

Clear guidance on new UK & EU obligations, from the Modern Slavery Act to the EU’s CSDDD. A business case deep-dive into the financial, legal, and reputational risks of failing to act.

CEO panel & leadership roundtable

How leaders are embedding human rights into corporate governance and culture. Closing reflections and next steps from the summit’s chairs and senior speakers.

Technology, transparency & risk

Sponsor-led sessions showcasing practical tools for mapping and monitoring supply chain risk.

Investor & boardroom pressures

How investor expectations and board oversight are reshaping corporate accountability.Lessons from legal, procurement, and ESG leaders working together to operationalise due diligence.

Survivor & NGO perspectives

Humanising the issue through lived experience and advocacy and preparing for the next decade of geopolitical shifts, trade disruption, and regulatory change.

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Who should attend?

ethica26 is designed for senior decision-makers responsible for managing risk, compliance, and responsible sourcing across global operations. Typical roles include:

  • General Counsel & Chief Legal Officers

  • Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officers

  • Chief Sustainability & ESG Leaders

  • Heads of Risk, Ethics, and Compliance

  • Board Directors & Investor Relations Executives

Why attend?

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    Gain understanding

    Of the latest regulatory requirements in the UK and EU.

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    Practical tools

    Gain tools to embed human rights into enterprise risk management.

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    Real-world case studies

    Learn from real-world case studies of leading organisations.

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    Survivor & NGO voices

    Hear directly from survivor and NGO voices.

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    Explore the role of technology

    Explore the role of technology in supply chain transparency.

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    Network to your heart's content

    Network with 300+ senior leaders from legal, procurement, compliance, and sustainability functions.

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Headline sponsor

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    ethica26 is proud to partner with Exiger as our Headline Sponsor. Exiger is a global leader in supply chain risk management and technology, advancing transparency and resilience in complex global operations.

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About the venue


ethica26 will take place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, a stunning historic venue in the heart of London. Located at 61–65 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5DA, it’s known for its elegant architecture, grand interiors, and long history as a gathering place for major events.

Getting there


The venue is easily accessible and fully equipped for all attendees:

  • Underground & Rail: Just a 5-minute walk from Covent Garden (Piccadilly line) and Holborn (Central line) stations. Major rail stations — Euston, Kings Cross, and St Pancras International — are a short taxi ride away.

  • By Car: Use postcode WC2B 5DA. The nearest parking is at Drury Lane & Parker Street, with additional options at Bloomsbury Car Park.

  • By Air: Heathrow Airport is around 40 minutes away via the Piccadilly line. Other London airports (Gatwick, City, Luton, Stansted) have good transport links to central London.

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Be part of the change.

Join us at ethica26 and connect with a global community committed to making supply chains fairer, more transparent, and more human.

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Our partners

ethica26 is hosted by Slave-Free Alliance and Hope for Justice.

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The go-to supply chain human rights event.