Andrijana Bergant

Andrijana Bergant inspires leaders to turn ethics into action and build cultures where integrity drives performance and trust.

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I had the pleasure of attending a keynote by Andrijana, and I was thoroughly impressed by her expertise and depth of knowledge in compliance and integrity. With over 15 years in the field, she delivered a compelling presentation on the critical importance of sanctions protection within the business environment. Her insights were not only enlightening but also practical, offering proven strategies and methods to build organisational resilience. Andrijana's ability to communicate complex concepts with clarity and impact truly sets her apart as a leader in her field. I highly recommend her to any organisation seeking top-tier compliance expertise.

Zara Muirhead PGCE, MA

Multi Award-winning Education Leader | Keynote Speaker | Consultant

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Why book Andrijana Bergant for your next event

Proven frameworks like the 5-Star Integrity Leadership Manual turn ethics into daily leadership practices that reduce risk and strengthen trust.
Internationally recognized expert with World Bank and USAID validation, delivering globally relevant, practical compliance strategies.
Inspires cultural change through powerful storytelling, including her TEDx talk on whistleblowing and psychological safety.

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Integrity leadership expert driving ethical, high-performing organizations

Why book Andrijana Bergant for your next event? Because she brings clarity, courage, and practical tools to one of the most critical challenges in business today: building organizations rooted in integrity. Drawing on more than 15 years of international experience, she helps leaders create environments where ethical concerns are addressed constructively and trust becomes a competitive advantage. Her keynotes combine sharp insight with real-world application, equipping organizations to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and achieve lasting impact through values-driven leadership.

Andrijana Bergant keynote speaker

Andrijana Bergant is an internationally recognized keynote speaker specializing in business compliance, ethics, and integrity leadership. With more than 15 years of experience across industries including finance, insurance, energy, pharmaceuticals, technology, and logistics, she brings a sharp, practical perspective to organizations navigating complex ethical landscapes.

Her work spans multinational corporations and state-owned enterprises, where she has supported leaders in embedding ethics into strategy, governance, and everyday decision-making. Andrijana’s approach goes beyond theory. She focuses on how integrity becomes a lived part of organizational culture, influencing behavior, reducing risk, and strengthening long-term performance.

Why book Andrijana Bergant for your event

In her widely recognized TEDx talk, “Why a Whistleblower is Not a Snitch,” Andrijana Bergant challenges deeply rooted stigmas and reframes whistleblowing as a cornerstone of healthy organizations. This perspective shapes her keynotes, where she opens honest conversations about transparency, accountability, and psychological safety.

Her sessions are designed to help companies create environments where employees feel safe to raise concerns and where those concerns are handled constructively. The result is stronger trust, better decision-making, and reduced exposure to ethical and compliance risks.

Booking Andrijana Bergant means bringing in a speaker who delivers both inspiration and structure. Her keynotes provide leaders with clear direction on how to turn ethical ambition into consistent action.

From ethics theory to leadership action

A defining element of Andrijana’s work is her role as co-developer of the 5-Star Integrity Leadership Manual. Supported by the U.S. Embassy, this framework translates ethical principles into concrete leadership practices. It offers structured models that leaders can apply directly within their organizations.

In her keynotes, she introduces these tools in a way that is accessible and actionable. Leaders leave with a clear understanding of how to integrate integrity into daily operations, from decision-making processes to communication and governance structures.

She is also a co-developer of the Slovenian Corporate Integrity Guidelines, further strengthening her position as a trusted voice in the field. Her work consistently bridges the gap between high-level ethics and operational execution.

Global expertise with practical relevance

Andrijana Bergant’s expertise is backed by her involvement in international projects led by the World Bank Group and USAID, where she has been recognized as a subject matter expert. This experience gives her a global perspective on compliance, risk management, and organizational integrity.

She has delivered keynote speeches at major conferences in cities such as Chicago, Berlin, London, and across the Western Balkans. Her insights resonate across cultures and industries, making her a strong choice for international audiences and diverse organizations.

Despite her global reach, her approach remains grounded and practical. She focuses on solutions that can be applied locally, ensuring that every audience gains relevant and usable strategies.

Build resilient cultures and measurable results

At the core of Andrijana’s message is a simple but powerful idea: integrity drives results. Organizations that invest in ethical leadership build stronger reputations, improve internal trust, and reduce costly risks.

Her keynotes explore how to build resilient organizational cultures where values guide behavior, even in high-pressure situations. She shows how integrity is not just a compliance requirement, but a driver of performance and long-term success.

Audiences gain:

Tools to strengthen compliance and risk management
Strategies to foster ethical decision-making at every level
Insights into building trust-based, accountable cultures
Practical ways to achieve measurable returns on integrity

Book Andrijana Bergant for your event

If your organization aims to strengthen its ethical foundation while improving performance, Andrijana Bergant delivers a keynote that creates real impact. Her combination of international expertise, structured frameworks, and engaging delivery ensures that audiences leave with both inspiration and clear next steps.

Book Andrijana Bergant to empower your leaders, transform your culture, and build an organization where integrity is a driving force for success.

Customer Reviews

Zara Muirhead PGCE, MA Multi Award-winning Education Leader | Keynote Speaker | Consultant

Andrijana is an exceptional compliance expert and speaker, whose contributions to the field are invaluable. Her deep understanding of the complexities and nuances within this field is unmatched, making her a leading authority and a sought-after voice in the global compliance community. Andrijana is not only a knowledgeable expert but also an exceptional communicator. She has the rare ability to deliver complex information in a clear, engaging, and accessible manner. Her presentations are always well-structured, insightful, and tailored to the audience's needs, ensuring that participants gain practical and applicable knowledge. One of Andrijana’s most significant contributions to the compliance community is her role in organizing international conferences (Bled Compliance and Ethics Conference) that bring together experts from around the world . These conferences are known for their high caliber, diverse perspectives, and the impactful exchange of ideas they foster. Andrijana's leadership in these events has set a new standard for compliance gatherings, and her ability to curate content that resonates with a global audience is truly commendable.

Leonida Klemenčič Senior Legal Advisor, Office of the Management Board and Compliance at Sava Re (Sava Reinsurance Company)

I worked with Andrijana in the context of international ethics focused conferences, compliance training and professional development. It quickly became clear that Andrijana has developed a wide and deep network of senior compliance professionals, which she leverages to ensure good learning and conference solutions for the compliance community she leads. Her conferences are organised with precision, care, attention to detail and a continuing focus on good outcomes for delegates. I saw occasions when Andrijana responded to changing circumstances by asking exactly the right question of a speaker, introducing a new perspective or connecting previously unnoticed themes. As well as being articulate, thoughtful and well informed, Andrijana has a comfortable ability to connect with individuals and groups through humour, good nature and attention to detail. She commands respect at an individual level and can control a room at group level.

Tim Tyler Vice President, International Compliance Association - Helping to do the right business in the right way

I am delighted to recommend Andrijana, who heads an esteemed institute on ethics and compliance. Her leadership in this field is truly inspiring. As a proficient speaker, she consistently delivers insightful and engaging presentations on ethics and compliance topics, making complex concepts accessible and actionable. Her leadership style is both visionary and inclusive, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and ethical excellence. Her LinkedIn posts are a treasure trove of knowledge, offering enlightening perspectives that have significantly broadened my understanding of ethical practices and compliance standards. Andrijana's dedication to promoting ethical behavior and compliance is evident in every aspect of her work, and she is a valuable connection for anyone interested in these critical areas. Looking forward to a continued collaboration in coming days as well. Wish you the very best. Cheers!

Anand Guruswamy Senior General Manager - Compliance - India and Sri Lanka

Keynotes

Keynote by Andrijana Bergant:

Enhancing Corporate Integrity & Ethical Culture

In the introduction, Andrijana delves into the essence of why ethics matter to humans, aligning this with global mega-trends shaping the new economy and presenting real-world cases of businesses and executives. She showcases both the extensive losses caused by integrity breaches and the benefits of strong corporate integrity, including the “ethical premium,” which she refers to as the returns on integrity.

Andrijana highlights key indicators of integrity failures to watch for and presents concrete steps for establishing and maintaining an effective culture of compliance and ethics, emphasizing the critical role of leadership.

This theme typically resonates with corporate executives, senior leaders, and professionals responsible for business excellence and governance. It can be delivered as a keynote at a corporate conference or leadership event, or as a hands-on workshop, where Andrijana explores case analysis, ethical decision-making models, common conflict-of-interest concerns, and related group exercises in greater depth.

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Keynote by Andrijana Bergant:

Building Effective Integrity Programs

Andrijana shares key lessons learned from her experience in building compliance and ethics programs from the ground up, twice, within international, publicly listed corporations in the financial industry. She later expanded her expertise by working with a wide network of compliance professionals she helped establish, spanning industries and company sizes.

She speaks candidly about the challenges she faced along the way, many of which are common among compliance managers, including lack of understanding and support, limited resources, and the absence of structured systems.

Andrijana also presents the systems and models she developed that have proven effective in overcoming these obstacles, adaptable to various stages of organizational maturity in culture and governance. She discusses how she built her own professional acumen in business compliance and ethics and how she now helps others do the same, a mission she passionately promotes and teaches.

Her keynote delivers practical frameworks and step-by-step approaches for designing, implementing, and sustaining an effective compliance and ethics program, enriched by real-world examples and personal stories.

This topic is ideally suited for compliance officers and other professionals and leaders in integrity and governance roles. It can be delivered as a conference keynote or a hands-on workshop, where Andrijana explores detailed case analysis, compliance methodologies, and collaborative group work.

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Keynote by Andrijana Bergant:

Ethics of AI & EU AI Act Insights

Andrijana shares her expertise on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, grounded in her in-depth understanding of the forthcoming EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence. She explores what different types of AI systems represent, using real-life use cases and analyzing them through the lens of the regulation, particularly its risk-based classification system.

The keynote is anchored in the European human-centric approach to AI, which balances human rights protection with support for innovation. Andrijana explains what this approach entails and why it matters, offering a high-level overview of key regulatory terms framed within the context of human and environmental wellbeing, innovation, and economic growth.

Special focus is placed on businesses likely to fall under the role of AI deployers. Andrijana breaks down the essential requirements they will face under the EU AI Act, helping them understand their responsibilities and how to prepare for regulatory compliance while maintaining ethical oversight.

This session is particularly valuable for organizations navigating the ethical and legal complexities of AI technologies. It is best delivered as a high-level conference keynote or executive leadership event, offering both conceptual clarity and actionable insights.

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