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RWI

Romanian Whistleblowing Initiative

Raising awareness about Whistleblowing legislation and supporting compliance professionals.

Whistleblowing

Conference

15 October 2026

Designed for HR, legal and compliance professionals, our annual gathering offers expert-led speeches, global insights and a collaborative space to explore Romania’s whistleblowing legislation.

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Conference Schedule

October 15, 2026

09:00 - 09:30

Welcome Coffe & Networking

09:30 - 11:00

Opening & Presentations

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  • RWI Updates: Launch of RWI Working Group, Guide for Companies and Online Course (Elisabeta Grigoriu, Dana Ududec)

  • The Role of the National Integrity Agency in the National Whistleblower Protection Mechanism: From Reporting to Protection (ANI Representative)

  • Word from our Sponsors - Whistlelink & Trustlinks (Maria Boboc)

11:25 - 11:40

Coffee Break

11:40 - 13:00

Presentations & Debates

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  • Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Compliance Function: What It Means to Be Audit-Ready (Cătălina Dogeanu)

  • Psychological Safety in the Organisation: From Buzzword to Necessity (Flavia Tioc)

13:00 - 13:45

Lunch Break (provided by the organisers)

13:45 - 14:55

Presentations & Debates

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  • Legal Issues at the Intersection of Employment Law and Whistleblower Protection (Anca Zegrean)

  • From Internal Alert to Investigation: Why Internal Investigations Have Become a Strategic Necessity (Alexandru Ambrozie)

14:55 - 15:10

Coffee Break

13:45 - 14:55

Presentations, Workshop & Closing Remarks

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  • Break the Silence, Respect the Law: The Intersection of GDPR and Whistleblowing Legislation (Anamaria CreÈ›u)

  • Compliance Beyond Checklists: A Practical Workshop on Trust and Ethical Culture (Elisabeta Grigoriu. Camelia Mortici)

  • Closing Remarks and Future Plans

General Info

Romanian Whistleblowing Initiative

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RWI 2025 Conference

15 October  2026

Practicalities

The Romanian Whistleblowing Initiative (RWI) Conference is more than an event, it’s a catalyst for change in corporate governance. Designed for HR, legal and compliance professionals, our annual gathering offers expert-led speeches, global insights and a collaborative space to explore Romania’s whistleblowing legislation.

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By attending, you gain access to cutting-edge resources, connect with your peers and contribute to building a culture of integrity and transparency in your organisation. Whether you're seeking practical tools or strategic guidance, RWI will become your trusted partner in navigating whistleblowing compliance.

Conference Venue

Impact Hub https://impacthub.ro/contact/

8 – 10 Tudor Arghezi Street

Unimed Building

Meet the Speakers

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ANI Representative

Agenția Națională de Integritate

Romania's National Integrity Agency (ANI) was designated as the country's central external reporting channel for whistleblowers. Reporters can use internal channels at their employer, go externally to ANI or another competent authority, or disclose publicly. ANI offers confidential advice to prospective whistleblowers and assistance on protection against retaliation, and it runs Avertizori361, the national platform for external reports to the Agency and other designated authorities.

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Maria Boboc

Country Manager

WHISTLELINK

Maria brings 15+ years of international consultancy experience. At Whistlelink, a Swedish technology company providing trusted whistleblowing solutions worldwide, she supports organisations build a strong internal reporting system. Working with global clients has given her practical insight into implementing effective whistleblowing frameworks that foster transparency and accountability.

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Anca Zegrean

Partner - Employment Law

BIRIS GORAN

Anca is an Attorney with 15+ years experience in Employment Law and litigation in Romania, advising large companies on complex employment matters. With a strong practical sense, she is an active promoter of corporate compliance and does this by coordinating multidisciplinary projects to ensure that companies develop and observe equality, anti-harassment and whistleblowing policies.

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Anamaria Crețu

Data Protection Officer

VEOLIA ROMANIA

Anamaria Cretu is the DPO for Veolia Romania and Data Protection Coordinator for the Veolia Central Eastern Zone. She is a certified privacy professional (CIPP/E, CIPM) and trainer, with professional expertise gained in the telecommunications sector, where she was part of complex regulatory and compliance projects. Beyond the regulations, her goal is to ensure that compliance makes sense to everyone, as an ongoing practical conversation rather than a rigid rulebook.

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Alexandru Ambrozie

Managing Partner

AMBROZIE | Legal & Strategic Counsel

Alexandru Ambrozie is a lawyer and Managing Partner of AMBROZIE | Legal & Strategic Counsel, with over 23 years of experience in business law, recognized for his expertise in managing complex legal situations with strategic impact.

Promotes internal investigations as a strategic tool for leadership and protection of the organization, helping to strengthen the culture of compliance and prevent risk escalation in major crises.

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Cătălina Dogeanu

Audit Manager

DTSE Romania

Catalina is a senior internal controls, governance, and audit professional with extensive experience in multinational and highly regulated environments. As Audit Manager at DTSE Romania, she leads a team conducting internal audits across international entities, with a particular focus on assessing the effectiveness of internal controls across various functions, including Compliance. She is an ACCA-qualified professional and a Certified Compliance Manager International (CCMI by Frankfurt School of Finance & Management).

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Camelia Mortici

Owner & Consultant

Morgan SOL

Camelia’s mission is to reconnect people with their deepest potential. Drawing on a strong foundation in HR structures, transformational coaching and business strategy, developed through projects and ecosystems such as Morgan Sol and Orion School, she brings a unique blend of the rational and the intuitive. Her approach goes beyond appearances and labels. She creates a safe space where challenging experiences gain meaning and people reconnect with their authenticity, clarity and inner resources for sustainable growth.

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Flavia Tioc

Founder

Grow2DEI

Flavia is the founder of Grow2DEI, a professional services practice and a long standing Human Resources leader known for implementing strategic large scale HR initiatives within multinational organizations. She has successfully led complex Organizational Transformation & Digitalization Programs, Employee Engagement Surveys, Performance & Talent Management programs, delivering measurable improvements in organizational performance and efficiency.

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Main Partners

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Who We Are

The Romanian Whistleblowing Initiative (RWI) is a think tank built around the idea that Whistleblowing is an essential part of corporate governance in a democratic society.

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We aim to raise awareness about Whistleblowing legislation in Romania and support compliance professionals.

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We believe that the upskilling of key compliance functions in companies will ensure a lawful and fair treatment of whistleblowing reports and a better protection for whistleblowers.

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We plan to:

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  • Make the annual RWI Conference the go-to event for compliance & legal professionals interested in Whistleblowing.

  • Go beyond Whistleblowing and further support companies in building and fostering a speak up culture.

  • Create the appropriate environment to raise awareness and provide support to the relevant functions in achieving compliance.

  •  Enable access to high-quality training and experienced global professionals.

  • Offer mentoring for those interested in upskilling their knowledge in compliance space.

  • Build an online information hub for companies and the general public.

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Dana Ududec

Attorney at Law

CONFORMIA

Attorney specialized in data protection, with background in Human Rights law. Trainer and mentor designing employee awareness programs and empowering DPOs.

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Ellie Grigoriu

Attorney at Law

THE HUMAN CENTRIC

Attorney with 20+ years of in-house and advisory experience in compliance and business law. Certified expert in data protection, AI Ethics and compliance. Professional trainer.

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Organisers

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