Events
2013 DII Best Practices Forum
DII's Annual Best Practices Forum gives signatories and guests an opportunity to hear speakers focusing on ethics and compliance issues, to network with other DII signatories and to interact with government ethics professionals. For more information, click below to view the Program Agenda and register today!
June 5-7, 2013 Program Agenda Registration OPEN
We have secured a block of rooms at the Renaissance Washington Hotel at a rate of $280 per night. If you book online, please use the group code: diidiia to secure the special rate. Or, if you call directly (1-202-898-9000), inform the representative that you are attending the DII Best Practices Forum. In order to take advantage of this group rate, please make your reservations no later than MAY 17.
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2012 DII Best Practices Forum
The 2012 Best Practices Forum took place on June 20th-22nd at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC. Over 300 ethics officers and senior defense-industry officials gathered in Washington to share best ethical practices and learn of key developments in the industry. To view the final agenda, please click here.
All the presentations and handouts used at the Forum can be found under "Training & Resources."
Webinar: Compliance Through the Eyes of the Independent Monitor
January 18, 2012
Vin DiCianni, President, and Eric Feldman, Director of Corporate Compliance of Affiliated Monitors, Inc. presented on ethics and compliance from the viewpoint of the independent monitor charged with the responsibility of overseeing the development, implementation, and adherence to compliance programs.
Download the presentation here.
DII's Annual Best Practices Forum - 25th Anniversary!
June 22-24, 2011
2011 marked an important milestone - DII’s 25th Anniversary! In honor of this momentous occasion, DII deferred to its roots and went “Back to the Basics” in 2011 for our Best Practices Forum. This Forum focued on the journey from our beginning core values and practices through to new developments and challenges faced in ethics and compliance today. Click on the Agenda to see a full outline of events!
Fairmont Washington, DC
Webinar: "Hot Topics" in Ethics & Compliance
Iris E. Bennett, Jessie K. Liu and Cynthia J. Robertson of Jenner & Block will be presenting a webinar entitled, "Hot Topics" in Ethics & Compliance regarding new government developments affecting ethics and compliance programs. Topics will include the Dodd-Frank Act (2010) Whistleblower Provisions focusing on the Bounty Program and the Anti-Retaliation Provisions; the Federal Sentencing Amendments (Nov 2010) for Corporate Entities focusing on the role of compliance programs under the existing federal sentencing regime and compliance-related sentencing guidelines amendments; pending FCPA legislation including mandatory proposed debarment for some violators; and the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (2009) focusing on its origins, significant amendments to the False Claim Act, and the application of the act by law enforcement and the courts.
Title: "Hot Topics" in Ethics & Compliance
Date: Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
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Teleconference: Small & Mid-sized Companies
November 4, 2010 at 2:00 PM EST
This call is the kick-off to initiate a committee of small and mid-sized companies, which will develop program ideas on how the DII and the working group can best serve you. Attached please find the agenda for our November 4th session and the items that we will discuss. If you have additional topics you would like to cover please feel free to forward them to Angela Styles, our DII Coordinator (astyles@crowell.com).
Dial In: 1-800-689-9374
Passcode: 2026546769
Webinar: Ethics and Compliance Program Essentials
Spend an hour and half discussing Ethics and Compliance Program Essentials with Laura Kennedy of SAIC and Patti Ellis of Raytheon Co.
Ms. Kennedy discussed the essentials of an ethics and compliance program under FAR clause 52.303-13, including a review of the elements of the clause; the steps that a contractor should take to comply with the clause; the requirements for the creation and monitoring of an internal control system; and how the clause relates to subcontractors.
Ms. Ellis focused on the execution of an ethics program and the importance of leadership and education. The program takes a closer look at the metrics and analytics that can be used to measure the progress of an internally created ethics and compliance program along with ways to educate your employees in ethics and compliance.
Finally, Mr. Trowel reviewed a step by step process for a "Periodic Review" program, highlighting the "special requirements" criteria, creating an effective plan, and assessing business and government requirements risk factors.
Title: Ethics and Compliance Program Essentials
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
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DII’S BEST PRACTICES FORUM
June 14-16, 2010
Washington, DC. The Fairmont Washington Hotel.
The Best Practices Forum, DII’s centerpiece event, took place at the stylish Fairmont Washington Hotel. Hundreds of ethics officers and senior defense-industry officials gathered in Washington to share best ethical practices and learn of key developments in the industry. Past speakers have included top defense-industry CEOs, Pentagon debarring officers and senior Justice Department lawyers. The Best Practices Forum has served as a unique learning opportunity for government officials and industry personnel.
Fairmont Washington, DC
Upcoming Webinars and Seminars
DII’s seminars and webinars are open to all DII company personnel. Past topics include Developing Ethical Leadership, International Contracting, Export Controls, Supply Chain Management, and Developing Internal Controls.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer
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