The Top Priorities for Chief Compliance Officers in 2026

In 2025, chief compliance officers faced a complex political environment marked by deregulation, prompting stakeholders to question the value of continued investment in compliance. At the same time, the economic landscape was characterized by uncertainty, increased tariff activity, emerging global conflicts, rapidly shifting trade policies and the growing adoption of generative AI across organizations. In this deregulated, cost-conscious and AI-disrupted environment, the compliance value proposition must evolve. Chief compliance officers are tasked with identifying which compliance activities remain essential for risk management and determining how to maintain these activities in a cost-effective manner. Join this complimentary Gartner legal and compliance webinar as Gartner experts share insights and explore how chief compliance officers are planning for 2026. You will walk away from this session with answers to your vital questions and recommended actions to help you address your mission-critical priorities.

How to make risk management more predictive and proactive in a rapidly changing environment
Ways to deliver compliance guidance that are both actionable and personalized for your organization
Strategies to demonstrate the value of compliance through enhanced visibility, collaboration and clarified roles