MEACA Compliance Conferences

In partnership with Nielsen Smith, MEACA co-organizes a series of flagship compliance conferences across the Middle East and Africa. 

These gatherings bring together regulators, industry leaders, policymakers, and compliance professionals to advance our shared mission of transparency, accountability, and integrity.

Through these conferences, we equip professionals with the skills, insights, and tools needed to strengthen governance frameworks, embed ethical practices, and elevate the role of compliance in driving sustainable growth across the region.

Our Regional Conferences (Co-Organized by MEACA & Nielsen Smith)

Kenya

East African Regional Compliance, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Conference

Ghana

West African Regional Compliance, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Conference

Morocco

North African Regional Compliance, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Conference

South Africa

Pan-African Compliance, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Conference

Conferences Supported by MEACA

As part of our regional engagement, MEACA is also proud to serve as a supporting organization for Nielsen Smith’s key Middle East forums:

United Arab Emirates (Dubai)

Middle East Regional Compliance, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Conference

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Compliance, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Conference

Get Involved!

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Stephan Lutz

Board Member

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With over 12 years of experience in Forensic and Compliance, Stephan has developed broad expertise across industries such as automotive, airlines, and steel.

He has led FCPA investigations and implemented Compliance Management Systems to strengthen corporate integrity.

As Legal and Compliance Officer at Daimler Trucks Middle East & Africa, he was responsible for compliance risk assessments, due diligence, data protection, and export control. Stephan is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

He also serves as a board member of the Middle East & Africa Compliance Association (MEACA), supporting the advancement of compliance practices in the region.

Sidra Ghani

Board Member

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Sidra Ghani serves as Regional Corporate Counsel for a multinational company, where she provides strategic legal guidance across diverse markets.

As a dedicated board member of MEACA, she leads the Women in MEACA Sub-Committee, championing initiatives that empower and support women in the profession.

She brings a wealth of corporate experience and a strong commitment to advancing equity, leadership, and professional excellence within the community.

Elvis Angyiembe

Co-Chairman Emeritus & Co Founder

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Elvis Angyiembe is a seasoned compliance and risk management professional with extensive experience working with multinationals and regulators worldwide.

As a founding member of MEACA, he helps shape regional dialogue and set standards that balance global best practices with local realities.

He is also an author and recognized speaker on youth empowerment, anti-corruption, regulatory innovation, and the role of emerging technologies in compliance.

Tomell Ceasar

President and Co-Founder

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Tomell deSilva Ceasar is a global ethics and compliance leader with nearly two decades of experience shaping governance across high-risk markets and 80+ countries.

As Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of MEACA, he champions ethical leadership in the Middle East and Africa.

Recognized by Forbes and Compliance & Ethics Professional Magazine, his work bridges corporate reform with a deeper mission: making integrity a lived human discipline and foundation for trust.