Fraud Awareness week 2024

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The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Belgium in partnership with IIA Belgium have the pleasure to invite their members and associates for 5 events during the Fraud Awareness week 2024. This year a combination of virtual and live events is offered.

You can register for each session individually by selecting the appropriate tickets. For the virtual events, a link to the on-line event will be sent to the participants before each session.

SESSION 1 - "Building Bridges: Strengthening Alliances to Combat Fraud & Corruption Globally". An in-person joint ECSA/ACFE Event in Brussels.

Date and time

Monday November 18, 2024 / 14h - 19h

Location

Brussels

Description

We are honored to welcome ir. Yvan De Mesmaecker (M.Sc.Eng.), Secretary General of the European Corporate Security Association - ECSA, as our Keynote Speaker and afternoon panel moderator

Davy Borysiewicz, President of VCI Vehicle Crime Investigators Association, will introduce us to international organized vehicle crime and fraud, trends, professional networks, and public-private collaboration opportunities

Associations and individuals that confirmed to contribute to the panel debate are a.o. :

• ir. Yvan De Mesmaecker (M.Sc.Eng.), European Corporate Security Association (ECSA)
• Davy Borysiewicz, President Vehicle Crime Investigators Association (VCI)
• Cédric Hamaekers, CEO Institute Internal Auditors Belgium (IIA Belgium)
• Stijn De Meulenaer, Board member Institute of Fraud Auditors (IFA)
• Sven Quackels, President Professional Association of Insurance Inspectors and Experts (BVVIE/APIEA)
• Bart Smets, President Belgian Risk Management Association (BELRIM)
• Fiona Murray, Head of EU Public Affairs, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Roel Renders, Vice President, Corporate Fraud Investigators Belgium (CFIB)
• Sonny Luypaert, President Association Certified Fraud Examiners Belgium (ACFE)

End of the panel debate : 5-6PM, followed by a Networking Reception

This event is offered to you free of charge by ECSA and ACFE to promote collaboration between the various anti-fraud associations and institutions in Belgium. We look forward to welcoming you at our Kick-off event on November 18th in Brussels.

Language

English

CPE credits

4

SESSION 2 - "Open Source Intelligence" based on the "Financial Crime Investigator's Handbook".

Date and time

Tuesday November 19, 2024 / 17h - 18h

Location

Virtual event

Abstract

You can expect a comprehensive presentation of a case in the Angolan “blood” diamond sector, by Robert Maxwell, Fintech Solutions, Director Observatory of Organised Crime, UFV, Director Cyber Security degree, UFV, Author "Financial Crime Investigator's Handbook"

Host : Maarten Van Knippenberg, ACFE Belgium Board member

Language

English

SESSION 3 - “Assume breach - another look at cyber security”

Date and time

Wednesday November 20, 2024 / 12h - 13h

Location

Virtual event

Speaker

Mrs. Anne Masson, CEO Eye Security Belgium

Abstract

Anne Masson is a passionate team player who skillfully combines her sales expertise with her experience in risk management and technology to put Eye Security Belgium on the map. Raised in three languages—Dutch, French, and English—she is perfectly positioned to drive the international expansion of Eye Security in Belgium and, in time, also in France. For Anne, customer satisfaction is always a priority, as she believes that simply selling a solution is not enough. It’s the alignment with the customer that ensures mutual success. To achieve this, the enthusiastic, empathetic, and driven business leader works closely with a dedicated team that values creativity and loyalty.

Anne is committed to serving as a role model for other women in tech. Her mission is to protect Belgian companies from cybercrime, and as the leader of Eye Security Belgium, she is fully dedicated to making that happen.

Host : Sonny Luypaert, President ACFE Belgium

Language

English

SESSION 4 - "Finance functions facing several significant opportunities and challenges to remain relevant in the next decade in a world where fraud and misinformation are rising”. (ACCA, IIA Belgium and ACFE)

Date and time

Thursday November 21, 2024 / 17h - 18h30

Location

Virtual event

Speaker(s)

Dr.Fiona Murray, Jason Piper and Clive Webb, ACCA

Abstract

Finance functions face several significant opportunities and challenges to remain relevant in the next decade in a world where fraud and misinformation are rising. This session will explore the connection between the shifts that the functions need to make and the challenges of trusted information in a pre-emptive world from a sustainable business environment.

You may also expect an overview of recent developments and expected direction of travel at EU level and the related implications for the counter-fraud professional, followed by a panel discussion and an opportunity for questions from the audience.

Panel (tbc):

• ACCA – Olivia Smith, FCCA, Sustainability Business Partner
• IIA Belgium - An Vanderhulst, Board member IIA Belgium, Director Principal at KPMG
• ACFE – Koen Albers, Vice-President ACFE Belgium TBC

Host: Koen Albers

Closing word : Cedric Hamaekers, CEO IIA Belgium

Language

English

SESSION 5 - "Introduction of the Susa Self-Assessment tool for Whistleblowing Programs” by Prof. Wim Van de Kerckhove and "The importance of investigative journalism in the fight against Fraud" by Jeff Wicks, Specialist Investigative Journalist

Date and time

Friday November 22, 2024 / 16h30 - 18h00

Location

Virtual event

Speakers

Prof. Wim Van de Kerckhove

Mr. Jeff Wicks, Specialist Investigative Journalist

Host : Hugh-Penri Williams, ACFE Belgium Board Member (TBC)

Jeff Wicks is a South African investigative journalist and member of News24’s investigations team. He is the co-author of Eight Days in July: Inside the Zuma unrest that set South Africa alight, published in 2021.

He is a two-time winner of the prestigious Taco Kuiper Award for Investigative Journalism, and a recipient of the Nat Nakasa award for courageous journalism in 2024.

He has worked as a journalist for 18 years in various roles for regional and national titles across the country. His current focus is on issues pertaining to crime and justice, intelligence and the underworld. He lives in Johannesburg.

Language

English