Fraud Awareness week 2024

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners – Belgium

ACFE Belgium invites its members and associates for 5 sessions during the Fraud Awareness Week 2024

<h3><strong><strong>The first step to fraud prevention is fraud AWARENESS.</strong></strong><br><strong><strong>Help us create awareness globally by joining FAW</strong></strong></h3><p><br></p><p>The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Belgium has the pleasure to invite its members and associates for 5 events during the Fraud Awareness week 2024. This year a combination of virtual and live events is offered.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><h2>SESSION 1 - "Building Bridges: Strengthening Alliances to Combat Fraud &amp; Corruption Globally". An in-person joint ECSA/ACFE Event in Brussels.</h2><p><br></p>

<h3><br></h3><h3>Date and time</h3><p>Monday November 18, 2024 / 14h - 19h</p><p>Welcome at 14h and start of the sessions at 14h30.</p><p><br></p><h3>Location</h3><p>KPMG Offices, Brussels Airport (Zaventem)</p><p><br></p><h3>Description</h3><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Jonas Maas, PhD Researcher on Private Investigations at IIRCP U-Ghent, Criminologist, provides insights on <em><em>Public-private investigations: added value, challenges and opportunities</em></em>”</p><p><br></p><p>Associations and individuals that confirmed to contribute to the panel debate are a.o. :</p><ul><li>ir. Yvan De Mesmaecker (M.Sc.Eng.), European Corporate Security Association (ECSA)</li><li>Davy Borysiewicz, President Vehicle Crime Investigators Association (VCI)</li><li>Cédric Hamaekers, CEO Institute Internal Auditors Belgium (IIA Belgium)</li><li>Stijn De Meulenaer, Board member Institute of Fraud Auditors (IFA)</li><li>Benoit Montens, Assuralia</li><li>Carl Leeman, Vice-President Belgian Risk Management Association (BELRIM)</li><li>Jonas Maas, PhD Researcher on Private Investigations at IIRCP U-Ghent, Criminologist</li></ul><ul><li>Sonny Luypaert, President Association Certified Fraud Examiners Belgium (ACFE)</li><li>Roel Renders, Vice President, Corporate Fraud Investigators Belgium (CFIB)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Start of the event : 14:00 Welcome and start of the sessions at 14:30</p><p>End of the panel debate : 17:30, followed by a Networking Reception offered by ACFE Belgium.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><h3>Language</h3><p>English</p><p><br></p><h3>CPE credits</h3><p>4</p><p><br></p><h2>SESSION 2 - "Open Source Intelligence" based on the "Financial Crime Investigator's Handbook".</h2><p><br></p><h3>Date and time</h3><p>Tuesday November 19, 2024 / 17h - 18h</p><p><br></p><h3>Location</h3><p>Virtual event</p><p><br></p><h3>Abstract</h3><p>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"</p><p>Host : Maarten Van Knippenberg, ACFE Belgium Board member</p><p><br></p><h3>Language</h3><p>English</p><p><br></p><h2>SESSION 3 - "Assume breach - another look at cyber security"</h2><p><br></p><h3>Date and time</h3><p>Wednesday November 20, 2024 / 12h - 13h</p><p><br></p><h3>Location</h3><p>Virtual event</p><p><br></p><h3>Speaker</h3><p>Mrs. Anne Masson, CEO Eye Security Belgium</p><p><br></p><h3>Abstract</h3><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Host : Sonny Luypaert, President ACFE Belgium</p><p><br></p><h3>Language</h3><p>English</p><p><br></p><h2>SESSION 4 - "<strong><strong>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)</strong></strong></h2><p><br></p><h3>Date and time</h3><p>Thursday November 21, 2024 / 17h - 18h30</p><p><br></p><h3>Location</h3><p>Virtual event</p><p><br></p><h3>Speaker(s)</h3><p>Dr.Fiona Murray, Jason Piper and Clive Webb, ACCA</p><p><br></p><h3>Abstract</h3><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Panel :</p><ul><li><strong><strong>ACCA </strong></strong>– Olivia Smith, FCCA, Sustainability Business Partner</li><li><strong><strong>IIA Belgium -</strong></strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong>An Vanderhulst, Board member IIA Belgium, Director Principal at KPMG</li><li><strong><strong>ACFE </strong></strong>– Sonny Luypaert, President ACFE Belgium</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Host: Patrick Risch, Board Member ACFE Belgium</p><p><br></p><h3>Language</h3><p>English</p><p><br></p><h2>SESSION 5 - "<strong><strong>Introduction of the Susa Self-Assessment tool for Whistleblowing Programs” by </strong></strong>Prof. Wim Van de Kerckhove<strong><strong> and "</strong></strong><strong><strong>The importance of investigative journalism in the fight against Fraud" by </strong></strong>Jeff Wicks, Specialist Investigative Journalist</h2><p><br></p><h3>Date and time</h3><p>Friday November 22, 2024 / 16h30 - 18h00</p><p><br></p><h3>Location</h3><p>Virtual event</p><p><br></p><h3>Speakers</h3><p>Prof. Wim Van de Kerckhove</p><p>Mr. Jeff Wicks, Specialist Investigative Journalist</p><p>Host : Koen Albers, Vice-President ACFE Belgium</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><h3>Language</h3><p>English</p><p><br></p>

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