The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) successfully concluded the 16th International Anti-Corruption Summer Academy (IACSA) on 12 June 2026. The programme was implemented over the course of five intensive days at IACA campus in Laxenburg, Austria. Seventy-three participants from 32 countries and jurisdictions came together to deepen their understanding of corruption and integrity challenges and to strengthen their capacity to promote transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership in their respective fields. Discounted fees for all participants, including full scholarships for selected participants, were made possible through the generous support of the Siemens Integrity Initiative – Evolve Funding Round.
As IACA’s flagship training programme, the Summer Academy brought together professionals from the public and private sectors, international organizations, academia, civil society, and the media. The programme provided a unique platform for participants to exchange experiences, learn from internationally renowned experts, and build lasting professional connections across sectors and regions.
This year's programme explored a broad range of contemporary anti-corruption topics. Participants examined the latest global corruption trends and patterns, the relationship between corruption and economic development, law enforcement ethics and integrity, and the links between organized crime and money laundering. Sessions also focused on effective anti-corruption strategies, the use of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in investigations, the growing role of artificial intelligence in corruption prevention, organizational integrity, ethical decision-making, ethical leadership in the age of AI, collective action initiatives, and the role of ethics and compliance in global business.
Delivered by a distinguished international faculty of academics and practitioners, the programme combined evidence-based research with practical insights and real-world experience. Through interactive lectures, discussions, and networking opportunities, participants were encouraged to critically examine current challenges and emerging solutions in the anti-corruption and compliance field.
In addition to the lectures, participants took part in team-building activities and social events that fostered collaboration and strengthened the Academy’s vibrant international community. A highlight of the week was the networking dinner hosted by the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs, which provided participants with an additional opportunity to engage with peers and faculty in an informal setting.
Participants of the Summer Academy now join a community of thousands of anti-corruption and compliance professionals worldwide who continue to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and contribute to the collective effort to advance integrity and good governance across the globe.
IACA extends its sincere gratitude to all participants, faculty members, partners, and supporters whose contributions made the 16th International Anti-Corruption Summer Academy a success. The Academy looks forward to welcoming future cohorts of anti-corruption and compliance professionals to this annual programme.