Drawing new strength from 20-year legacy, IAACA calls on global counterparts to join annual conference to fortify integrity

MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), an independent and non-political anti-corruption organisation with over 190 member anti-corruption authorities (ACAs) worldwide, will co-host IAACA Annual Conference 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco next month together with the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong, China (ICAC) and the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption of Morocco (INPPLC) to chart a path for the global graft fight and explore cutting-edge approaches to tackle emerging corruption challenges.

Themed "Building on 20 Years of Legacy: Drawing Strength from the Past, Guarding Global Integrity for the Future", the international event will not only mark the 20th anniversary of the IAACA, but also provide a dynamic forum for IAACA members to exchange insights and enhance co-operation.

Calling on international counterparts to participate in the conference scheduled for November 25, IAACA President Mr Woo Ying-ming, who also serves as ICAC Commissioner, said that "As the IAACA marks its 20th anniversary, the conference will bring together global anti-corruption community at a pivotal moment for collective action. I anticipate that the valuable insights and new approaches generated through the international synergy will chart a resilient strategic path for us to navigate integrity risks and draw strength from our shared legacy to guard global integrity for generations to come."

During the conference, renowned international experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Basel Institute on Governance, the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and global anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies and institutions will shed light on harnessing artificial intelligence in the fight against corruption, safeguarding integrity within global climate and biodiversity frameworks and analysing global corruption measurement and systemic effectiveness.

Following the conference, the ICAC, the INPPLC, the IAACA and the UNODC will co-organise a training seminar on leveraging AI in combating corruption.

While the ICAC and INPPLC will share how AI and new technology can reshape the future of anti-graft enforcement and corruption prevention, the UNODC will provide a global perspective on using AI models in financial crime investigations and addressing the operational relevance, legal robustness and adaptability across jurisdictions.

For details of the conference and training, please visit:
https://www.icac.org.hk/icac/iaaca-morocco-2026/index.html

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Drawing new strength from 20-year legacy, IAACA calls on global counterparts to join annual conference to fortify integrity

BANGKOK, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) today announced the winners of the SMARTIES™ Thailand 2026 Awards at the Gala Night held at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit. This year's results reflect a Thai marketing industry at a new level of maturity: brands mastering the intersection of social commerce, AI-powered media, and deeply local consumer understanding to drive quantifiable business growth. These winning campaigns capture the very spirit of SMARTIES™. Bold ideas, sharp strategy, and business impact that speaks for itself.

"Thailand's marketing industry has crossed a threshold this year. The campaigns we recognized at SMARTIES™ 2026 are globally competitive. What sets the best Thai work apart is how seamlessly brands have integrated data, AI, and platform intelligence into the creative process. These are not technology-led campaigns that happen to be creative. They are audience-first ideas that use technology to deliver at scale. That is a meaningful distinction, and it is one the rest of Asia Pacific should be paying close attention to."

Rohit Dadwal, CEO, MMA APAC and Global Head of SMARTIES™

SMARTIES™ Thailand 2026 Winners

Best In Show: GrabFood Mega Gale

Advertiser of the Year: Nestlé

Brand of the Year: Grab

National Advertiser of the Year: Krungthai Bank PLC

Local Brand of the Year: B-Quik

Juror's Choice Award of the Year: The Rejuvenation Project by Mineré

Most Resilient Brand of the Year: NESCAFÉ

Holding Agency Company of the Year: Publicis Groupe

Media Agency of the Year: OpenMind Thailand — WPP Media

Creative Agency of the Year: Leo Bangkok

Independent Agency of the Year: M&C Saatchi

Specialist Agency of the Year: Plan B Eleven

Publisher of the Year: Grab

View the complete list of winners.

Recognizing Marketing Excellence Through Rigorous Evaluation

All submissions underwent a two-stage evaluation. A Qualifying Jury of senior marketing and industry professionals reviewed every entry. An esteemed Grand Jury comprising exclusively of marketers, including CEOs and CMOs, assessed each campaign with a strict focus on measurable business impact. Winners earn global recognition through the SMARTIES™ Business Impact Index, WARC Media 100, and RECMA's global agency scoring.

The SMARTIES™ Thailand 2026 Gala Night took place on October 26, 2026, at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit. 

Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA) is the global, nonprofit alliance of CMOs and senior marketing leaders working to advance marketers' ability to create value.

SMARTIES™ is the only global awards program that measures marketing innovation through business impact. mmaglobal.com

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MMA Announces SMARTIES™ Thailand 2026 Winners, Recognizing Marketing That Delivers Business Impact