First Southeast Europe Integrity Summit Successfully Held on November 27, 2025

We are pleased to announce that the inaugural Southeast Europe Integrity Summit was successfully held on November 27, 2025. This significant regional event brought together experts from professional associations and the academic community to address critical issues related to integrity and fraud prevention across Southeast Europe.

Organizers

The Summit was organized through the collaborative efforts of several distinguished professional organizations:

ACFE Serbia Chapter

ACFE Croatia Chapter

ACFE Hungary Chapter

Bulgarian Association of Anti-Financial Crime Experts (BAAFC Experts)

Association for Preventing and Countering Frauds (APCF) Romania

Key Topics and Discussions

During this landmark event, participants engaged in productive discussions on several important areas:

  • Regional Fraud Surveys: Experts presented comprehensive results from recent fraud surveys conducted across the Southeast European region, providing valuable insights into current trends and challenges.
  • Financial Crime Prevention: Business perspectives on effective strategies and best practices for preventing financial crimes were extensively discussed.
  • Societal Impact: Participants explored the broader societal implications of fraud and financial crimes in the region.
  • Building a Culture of Integrity: The summit placed significant emphasis on developing organizational and societal cultures rooted in integrity and ethical practices.
  • Enhancing Regional Transparency: Academic experts contributed valuable insights on methods to improve transparency across Southeast European countries.

The Summit provided a unique platform for constructive dialogue among fraud prevention professionals, academics, and industry leaders, fostering regional cooperation in combating financial crime.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all hosts, organizers, panelists, and participants who contributed to making this inaugural Summit a success. We look forward to building on this foundation for future regional integrity initiatives.