Ethics and Compliance
Our ethical commitments are at the heart of each of our activities to guarantee responsible, transparent and law-abiding relationships with our partners and stakeholders.
They are based on a set of texts that govern data management, business conduct and relationships with healthcare professionals. They secure our unique positioning as a trusted third party for our clients and partners.
The principles
that guide us
Our commitment to ethics
We are committed to promoting a culture of integrity and responsibility in all our actions. Our events are designed to foster the sharing of medical knowledge in a neutral, respectful and professional environment:
- Independence of scientific content
- Respect for ethical principles
- Neutrality with regard to commercial interests
Our regulatory compliance
We guarantee compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, including:
- Compliance with the anti-gift scheme (formerly DMOS law)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Sector codes of conduct (MedTech Europe, CNOM, etc.)
Our internal procedures ensure that every stage of the project is secured, from conception to closure.
A rigorous internal code of conduct
All our staff are required to adhere to an internal code of conduct that reflects our values and ethical commitments. This code covers:
- The expected professional conduct in project contexts
- The management of sensitive or conflict situations
- Respect for the principles of confidentiality, neutrality, and loyalty
This code is regularly updated and incorporated into our internal training to ensure a shared ethical culture.
Our commitments to
a responsible relationship
Transparency in relationships with partners
We collaborate with industrial partners, institutions, and sponsors in compliance with rules of transparency and independence.
- Traceability of financial or logistical support
- Proactive management of conflicts of interest
- Clear separation between scientific content and institutional or commercial communication
Data protection and confidentiality
The security of personal data is at the heart of our priorities.
We ensure:
- Tansparent collection limited to the needs of the event
- Secure management of participant, speaker and partner data
- Respect for individuals’ rights (access, rectification, objection)
- Supervision by an external Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Our tools and platforms are compliant with GDPR standards and are regularly audited.
Whistleblower mechanism
A secure and confidential system is in place to allow anyone to report behaviour that is unethical or non-compliant
- Accessible and secure reporting
- Handled impartially and in confidence
- Whistleblower protection fully guaranteed
