RICS Global Ethics Conference

Overview

The Global Ethics Conference is RICS's flagship international forum, bringing together senior leaders, practitioners and decision makers from across the built environment to explore the critical role of ethics in driving trust, resilience and long-term commercial success.

As the sector navigates increasing scrutiny across governance, artificial intelligence (AI), ESG accountability and regulatory complexity, the conversation is shifting. Ethics is no longer just about compliance; it is a strategic differentiator that underpins organisational credibility, strengthens stakeholder confidence and enables sustainable growth.

This year's conference challenges and equips delegates to rethink ethical practice as a core business capability. Through a dynamic programme of keynote insights, expert-led panels and real-world case studies, attendees will explore the emerging risks shaping the profession – from financial crime and conflicts of interest to responsible AI adoption and evolving global regulatory pressures – and examine how organisations can respond with clarity, confidence and integrity.

Hosted at RICS headquarters in London and delivered to a global online audience, the event offers both high-level strategic insight and practical, actionable guidance.

Delegates will discover proven approaches to embedding ethical decision making into everyday operations, strengthening governance frameworks and fostering cultures of accountability and professional excellence.

Confirmed speakers

• Alex Katon, Executive Chair, GIACC; Founder and Director, Arc Energy Consulting Limited
• Alasdair Ben Dixon, Architect, Co-Founder, Collective Works
• Carys Rowlands, Head of Professional Standards, RICS
• Charles Golding, Interim Head of Professional Standards, RICS
• Dame Judith Hackett
• Dr Natasha McCarthy, Associate Director, National Engineering Policy Centre, Royal Academy of Engineering
• Flora Page KC MS, Chair, Institute of Business Ethics
• Luke Bisby, Professor, School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh
• Maureen Ehrenberg FRICS CRE, President Elect, RICS
• Representative from Rider Levett-Bucknall
• Sam Eastwood, Solicitor, RICS
• Yo-Hann Tan, Head of Private Markets – Asia Pacific and Middle East, Principal Financial Group