Welcome and Networking

Inauguration Ceremony

● Arrival of officials and dignitaries
● Welcome Speech by Conference Director
● Presidential Address by CRF President
● Roll call by General Secretary
● Official opening of the conference by Tunisian Government official representative

Coffee break

Host country showcase (Registre National des Entreprises – RNE)

Conference Session 1

Registries are evolving from passive record-keepers to active enforcers of corporate integrity. This session will address the challenges of cross-border enforcement, including jurisdictional conflicts and the need for international cooperation. Panellists will discuss strategies for navigating complex regulatory environments and building enforcement capacity within registries to tackle fraud.

Key Discussion Points:
● The registry’s role in enforcement
● Cross-border enforcement challenges
● Navigating regulatory complexity
● Building enforcement capacity
● Legal clarity and international alignment

Platinum sponsor slot: Foster Moore International

Lunch

Conference Session 2

Effective communication is critical to the success of registry reforms. This session will explore strategies for engaging stakeholders, managing media narratives, and building public trust during periods of legislative change. Panellists will share lessons from recent reforms, including how Companies House navigated the communication challenges of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.

Key Discussion Points:
● Importance of communication in reform
● Engaging stakeholders and the public
● Managing media and misinformation
● Case study: UK Companies House
● Building long-term trust

Coffee break

Conference Session 3

As businesses operate globally, registries must integrate with various systems to ensure seamless cooperation. This session will explore efforts to harmonize data formats, implement unique business identifiers, and enable real-time cross-border collaboration. Panellists will discuss the technical and policy barriers to interoperability and share examples of successful international collaboration.

Key Discussion Points:
● Why registries must connect across borders
● Progress on global identifiers and standards
● Integration with tax and e-government platforms
● Barriers to cross-border data sharing
● Successful international collaborations

Closing remarks Day 1

Cultural Gala Dinner

Parallel event: BtoB or BtoG meetings

Room 1, 2, 3, 4: 20 min meetings, managed by a platform.

Welcome and Networking

Recap of the previous day

Conference Session 4

This session examines the global push for transparency in corporate registries, focusing on beneficial ownership disclosure and open data initiatives. Panellists will discuss the legal and technical challenges of implementing transparency frameworks, and how these efforts help combat corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering. Special attention will be given to the EU's 6AMLD, legitimate interest access, and the journalistic test.

Key Discussion Points:
● Global trends in beneficial ownership disclosure
● Implementation challenges
● Open data’s role in fighting financial crime
● Legal and technical implementation challenges
● Communicating transparency effectively
● Lessons from recent reforms
● EU's 6AMLD, legitimate interest access, and the journalistic test

Platinum Sponsor Slot: Pesaflow Kenya

Coffee Break

Conference Session 5

This session explores how registries are leveraging artificial intelligence and automation to enhance compliance operations. Panellists will discuss the implementation of AI-driven tools for anomaly detection, predictive risk scoring, and automated compliance checks. Real-world case studies will highlight the benefits and challenges of integrating these technologies into registry workflows, including the impact on efficiency, accuracy, and fraud prevention.

Key Discussion Points:
● Using AI to detect anomalies and predict compliance risks
● Automating compliance checks and document verification
● Real-time monitoring capabilities
● Case studies of digital transformation
● Balancing innovation with cybersecurity

Gold Sponsor spot: Diligencia UK

Lunch break and networking

Conference session 6

This session will explore how open data and transparency initiatives are being used to fight corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering. panellists will examine the role of corporate registries in enabling public access to beneficial ownership and company data, and how transparency strengthens accountability and public trust.

Key Discussion Points:
● The role of open data in anti-corruption and financial crime prevention
● Best practices for publishing beneficial ownership and company data
● Balancing transparency with privacy and data protection
● International standards and expectations for transparency

Gold Sponsor spot: PGH Tunisia

Coffee break

New CRF website and members portal presentation

Signup for Workshops for day 3

End of Day 2

Dinner at “Kobet Enahass” Palace

Parallel event: BtoB or BtoG meetings

Room 1,2,3,4: 20 mn meeting, managed by a platform

Welcome and Networking

Outline of day and signup for session

Workshop session 1

● Beneficial Ownership (Oya1 room)
● Global Initiative on Unique Identifiers (Oya2 room)

Coffee break

Workshop session 2

● Digital Transformation and Automation and cyber security (Oya1 room)
● Transparency, Open Data and Combatting Fraud (Oya2 room)

Lunch break and networking

Half day sightseeing tour

● Sidi Bousaid
● Carthage Museum
● Palais Baron Derlanger

Reception dinner at « Cité de la culture »

Welcome and networking

Recap of Conference

Conference Session 7

Innovation Award: North Rhine Westphalia

Join Celia Johnston from the Ministry of Justice of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany to learn more about their award winning 'AuRegis' project

Coffee break

Business Registry Insights

Business Registry Insights, formerly known as the International Business Registers Report (IBRR), is a global partnership that brings together insights on corporate registry practice from across the globe..

Conference closing ceremony and host announcement for 2026 conference

Lunch and goodbye