Our rapidly changing world still needs thoughtful compliance, now more than ever
By 
Ian Sherr2025-04-28T18:47:00
Sometimes, it feels like the only thing that’s certain is that tomorrow will be different from today. For an industry that’s focused on rules, regulations, and ethics, that lack of consistency can seem overwhelming. That’s why the next few days will matter so much.
Compliance Week National, now in its 20th year, has always aspired to be a place where hundreds of compliance industry professionals and peers can come together to share stories, learn new ideas, and help one another do their jobs better. But it’s hard to ignore how different that feels this year, in 2025, than in the past.
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