The group will take part in a session called "Protecting Sport From Corruption" during the event at London's Hilton Metropole on November 14 and 15.

It is hoped that ConfEx will help to address issues currently facing sport globally, with a focus on how governing bodies and regulatory authorities can "restore faith in the honesty of sport".

Speakers will debate and discuss the implications of corruption and poor governance in sport, with the impact it can have on clean athletes, fans, sponsors and other stakeholders.

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper said: "Sadly corruption and governance issues in sport continue to make headlines around the world. 

"We have seen how breaches of anti-corruption rules in other sports can tarnish the reputation of the sector as a whole and we must remain vigilant to ensure rugby continues to do everything it can to maintain best practice governance, financial management and integrity processes at all levels of the game.

"We are delighted to have a high calibre panel of international governance and anti-corruption experts coming together at ConfEx 2016 to share insight on how best to safeguard sport from unethical practices. 

"I look forward to listening to the debate in this fascinating plenary session alongside the members of the global rugby and wider sporting communities participating in the event."

Included on the panel will be Karl Bennison, the chief of enforcement at the Nevada Gaming Control Board, as well as Ronnie Flanagan, the chairman of the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit.

Simon Greenberg, the head of Dow Jones Sport and the global head of rights at News Corp, will also sit on the panel alongside Heather Rabbatts, an independent non-executive director at England's Football Association, and Matt Slater, chief sports reporter at the Press Association.

ConfEx will also examine other issues rugby is facing - including the use of data in performance management and fan engagement.

How rugby can build on the debut of sevens at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will also be discussed, with the World Rugby Awards 2016 held on the eve of the event for the first time.