AI-Powered Product Compliance: Regulatory Priorities for Manufacturers | Copenhagen
November 12th 2026 | 9.00AM-12.30PM | Copenhagen
The regulatory landscape hasn’t stood still. Since the beginning of the year, manufacturers have seen continued developments across product compliance and sustainability, with new requirements emerging across chemicals, packaging, batteries, supply chains, environmental claims, and product design.
Join Adherent for an exclusive compliance briefing bringing together product compliance and regulatory professionals to explore the latest regulatory developments impacting manufacturers and how artificial intelligence is changing the way compliance teams respond.
Our regulatory experts will provide practical insights into the regulations shaping the months ahead, including:
- Greenwashing
- PFAS
- RoHS
- Right to Repair
- Digital Product Passports (DPP)
Alongside these regulatory updates, you’ll experience a live demonstration of Adherent’s next-generation AI-powered regulatory intelligence platform. Built on nearly 25 years of regulatory expertise and human-verified compliance intelligence, it helps manufacturers understand what has changed, identify what applies to their products, and prioritize the actions that matter most.
Whether you’re preparing for upcoming regulatory deadlines or evaluating how AI can strengthen your compliance strategy, this briefing will provide practical insights, peer discussion, and a clear view of what’s next for product complianc
See the full agenda here.
Speakers
Joanne O’Donnell, Head of Global Regulatory Compliance Team, Adherent
Joanne heads up the Global Regulatory Compliance team at Compliance and Risks where she leads a global team of international product regulatory consultants in both the EU and the US. She qualified as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ireland in 2003 and has extensive national and international legal experience in private practice, in-house and industry. Prior to joining Compliance and Risks, Joanne worked as a lawyer with the United Nations in Geneva as well as one of Ireland’s top-tier law firms. She also spent 4 years as General Counsel for a leading biomedical company.
Joanne has worked with Compliance and Risks since 2011 and supports its clients with their global legal compliance challenges with a particular interest and focus on Sustainability, ESG, Climate Change, Forced Labor, as well as Business and Human Rights.
Joanne has a Bachelor of Arts (Legal and French) and a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland as well as a Masters in International law (LLM) from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland (where she was one of three Irish recipients of a postgraduate scholarship from the Swiss Government). In addition, she has a Masters Degree in French from the University of Limerick, Ireland and a Graduate diploma in Business and Human Rights from the University of Bergen, Norway. In November 2025, she successfully completed the prestigious Business and Sustainability Leadership Program at the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership (CISL) in the University of Cambridge.
Joanne is a member of the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO), and the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA).
Michelle Walsh, Manager Global Regulatory Compliance, Adherent
Michelle is a Manager of Global Regulatory Compliance at Adherent and manages a team of senior legal experts. She is an Irish lawyer currently living in Belgium, with over 18 years of experience in global product compliance and regulation.
Michelle has a keen interest in sustainability and is the subject matter expert for circular economy, ecodesign, energy efficiency, and ESG reporting on sustainable resource use. Her specialty areas also include waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and the transboundary movement of hazardous waste.
She leads numerous projects across global legislation and regularly provides in-depth analysis on complex legal queries. She is an expert researcher and regulatory tracker who prides herself on attention to detail and providing clients with the highest level of service.
She holds a law degree from University College Cork, Ireland, as well as a Higher Diploma in Business Finance and Information Systems. She qualified as a lawyer in Ireland in 2007 and also speaks French.
Danny Cassidy, Leadership Team, Adherent
Danny is a seasoned leader with over twenty-five years of experience in software development, professional services, and growth leadership, specializing in Product Compliance and Sustainability. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Adherent, Danny has partnered with over 150 corporate leaders to implement best-in-class solutions and technologies.
Starting his career at Motorola and transitioning to financial services and Fintech, Danny has brought significant advances in RegTech to the manufacturing industry over the past eight years. He has guided leading global brands in developing and implementing transformative regulatory compliance programs, leveraging modern technology and expertise to drive sustainability.
Danny’s extensive experience and industry insights make him an invaluable advisor
