Exiger Leads London Summit on Human Rights in Supply Chains Amid Global Regulatory Push

Event summary

  • Exiger is the headline partner of Ethica '26, a London summit on human rights in supply chains, convened by Slave-Free Alliance and Hope for Justice on March 17, 2026.
  • The event brings together leaders from tech, industry, academia, policy, and advocacy to address human rights risks in global supply chains.
  • Exiger's Global Head of Client Delivery, Lauren Elliott, will deliver a keynote on AI's role in detecting forced labor.
  • The summit coincides with a wave of new legislation in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and the EU increasing pressure on businesses to protect human rights.
  • Exiger recently launched forcedlabor.ai, a free AI tool for detecting forced labor in supply chains.

The big picture

Exiger's leadership role in Ethica '26 underscores the growing intersection of AI, regulatory pressure, and corporate responsibility in supply chain management. The summit comes as governments worldwide intensify scrutiny on human rights risks, pushing companies to adopt more transparent and accountable supply chain practices. Exiger's initiatives, including forcedlabor.ai, position it as a key player in this evolving landscape, where AI-driven solutions are becoming essential for compliance and risk mitigation.

What we're watching

Regulatory Enforcement
How the pace of global legislation will impact corporate compliance strategies and supply chain redesigns.
AI Adoption
Whether Exiger's forcedlabor.ai tool will gain traction among Fortune 500 companies facing heightened scrutiny.
Industry Collaboration
The extent to which cross-sector partnerships, like those at Ethica '26, can drive standardized approaches to human rights in supply chains.