European Whistleblowing Conference: Collaborative Pathways to Integrity in Brussels, Belgium
The European Whistleblowing Institute (EWI), together with the Network of European Integrity and Whistleblowing Authorities (NEIWA), Transparency International (TI), Transparency International Greece, the Whistleblowing International Network, and Georg-August-University Göttingen, is proud to announce the “European Whistleblowing Conference: Collaborative Pathways to Integrity”, taking place on 4 April 2025, in Brussels, Belgium.
This event will bring together high-level officials from the European Union, member state authorities, civil society actors, academics, and integrity officers dedicated to advancing whistleblowing practices across Europe. This conference is anchored by the BRIGHT project, which aims to catalyze progressive change in European whistleblowing through research, capacity building, advocacy, and policy dialogue.
Highlights include:
· Understanding Current Landscape: explore the current state of whistleblowing in Europe
· Empowering Stakeholders: gain valuable tools and research-backed strategies to enhance whistleblowing practices
· Building Bridges Through Dialogue: foster a unique, collaborative dialogue among national authorities, civil society, policy-makers, legal experts, trade unions, media, and whistleblowers to strengthen integrity across Europe
· Showcasing Innovations: dynamic sessions showcasing successful case studies and an innovative integrity tool to build a culture of transparency and accountability
Program:
08.45 - 09.00 | Welcome
Dr. Vigjilenca Abazi, Co-founder & Executive Director, European Whistleblowing Institute
09.00 - 09.30 | Keynote
TBC
09:30 - 11.00 | The State of Whistleblowing in the European Union
Ms. Zuzana Dlugošová | President, Whistleblower Protection Office, Slovakia & Vice-Chair NEIWA
Ms. Anna Myers | Director, Whistleblowing International Network
Ms Georgia Georgiadou | Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission
Ms Anna-Kristiina Mikkonen | MP, Finland and Rapporteur, Council of Europe
Moderated by Dr. Dimitrios Kafteranis | Co-Founder & Research Director, EWI
11:00 - 11:30 | Break
11:30 - 13:00 | Challenges in Whistleblowing Practice
Professor Kate Kenny | Professor of Business and Society, University of Galway
Ms. Marie Terracol | Whistleblower Protection Lead, Transparency International
Mr Joan Llinares Gómez | former Director, Agency Anti-Fraud and Corruption Valencia, Spain
Mr Benedek Jávor | Head of Representation of Budapest to the EU, former Member of the European Parliament
Moderated by Mr. Bruno Galizzi | Co-founder & Policy Director, EWI
13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:30 | Enforcing Whistleblower Protection
Mr. Kristian Leko | Attorney and Partner, R&L Law Firm
Ms. Christel Mercadé Piqueras | European Commission
Ms. Laura Valli | Board member, National Anticorruption Authority, Italy & Chair NEIWA
Moderated by Dr. Lauren Kierans | Co-founder & Education Director, EWI
15:30 - 17.00 | Enhancing Whistleblowing Competencies
Professor Wim Vandekerckhove | Professor of Business Ethics, EDHEC Business School
Ms. Samantha Feinstein | Attorney and Director, Government Accountability Project
Ms. Monika Kalinauskienė | Office of the Prosecutor General, Lithuania & Board Member NEIWA
Mr. Angelos Kaskanis | TI Greece
Moderated by Dr. Simon Gerdemann | Head of Chair, University of Gothenburg & EWI Fellow
17:00 - 18:00 | Ceremony Lewis Thesis Award & Closing Reception
Be part of this unique opportunity to shape the future of whistleblowing in Europe. Join us on 4 April in Brussels for the “European Whistleblowing Conference: Collaborative Pathways to Integrity”.
For more information please send us an e-mail: info@ewi.legal
