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The Connected Enterprise: Breaking Silos for Holistic Resilience
Linestream Masterclass | 11 March 2026 | CPD Accredited | On-Demand Access Included
Risk. It’s everyone’s business.
Kick off the year by dismantling the barriers between cybersecurity, legal, and risk. As we prepare for #RISK Expo Europe, this event establishes “Risk as a Shared Language.” We explore how GRC, Information Security, and Operational teams can operate as a single coherent defense against AI-driven threats and regulatory shifts.
#RISK Digital Global Speakers
Speakers at #RISK Digital Global Series: 11 March 2026
Oliver Bullough
Journalist and bestselling author of ‘Moneyland’ and ‘Butler to the World’
Max Schrems
Max Schrems, Chairperson at noyb.eu - European Center for Digital Rights, Activist and Author, known for campaigns against Facebook for privacy violation.
#RISK Expo Europe 2026 is an open, inclusive, community first expo
Breaking down barriers to entry for the global GRC community, #RISK Expo Europe 2026 returns to Excel London on 10 & 11 November. This open, free-to-attend event provides a unique space where practitioners, regulators, and innovators engage on equal terms. Featuring 300+ expert speakers across multiple themed stages and AI-focused workshops, #RISK Expo Europe is the essential gathering point for CEOs, CROs, and CISOs seeking a collaborative, inclusive approach to organisational resilience and integrated risk strategy.
BFSI Risk Agenda: Operational Resilience, Financial Crime & Climate Risk Lead the Discussion at #RISK Expo Europe 2026
As the UK remains a premier global financial centre, the BFSI sector faces continuous pressure from macroeconomic volatility, sustainability shifts, and evolving regulations. The BFSI Stage at #RISK Expo Europe 2026 is the cornerstone for senior leaders; including CROs, CCOs, and CISOs, seeking expert insight on critical areas like Operational Resilience, Financial Crime & Fraud, Third Party Risk, and Climate Risk Stress Testing. Discover how to navigate regulatory change and fortify your enterprise against the sector’s most urgent threats.
ESG is Now a Top-Tier Risk: How Boards, CFOs & CROs Must Integrate Sustainability into GRC Strategy for 2026
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is no longer a peripheral concern; it is a board-level risk and value driver. With mandates like CSRD and expanding director liability demanding action, organisations must integrate ESG into core GRC strategy. Explore how CROs, CFOs, and General Counsel can operationalise ESG governance, embed climate risk into prudential frameworks, and leverage technology at the dedicated ESG sessions across the GRC and BFSI Stages at #RISK Expo Europe 2026.
Vivek Bedi
Chief Product Officer | Board Member | Digital Leader | AI Advisor
Dr. Deborah Wall
Executive Director Principal Data Science (Applied AI), Wells Fargo
Matteo Turi
COO Risk Officer, Allianz Technology
Laura Arenas Dreger
COO Risk Officer, Allianz Technology
Zee West
Fintech Entrepreneur | Capital Strategist | Venture Partner | Founder, Picnic Bank
Constance d’Aspremont
Senior Advisor at Ethics & Boards
Vibha Mohan
Group Legal Counsel, Smallpdf
Craig Clark
Director, Clark & Company Information Governance Services Ltd
Dean Hogarth
Privacy & Data Protection Director, OCU
Tracy Kelleher
Group Director of Legal, Compliance, & Data Protection at Dornan Engineering
Maria Victoria Theuma
Chief Compliance Officer, Steadfast Insurance Partners Ltd.
Nikolaus Pinger
Co-founder, Trail
Dr. Igor Máté
Global Data Privacy Manager, Tetra Pak Group
Natasha McAllister
Data Responsibility and Privacy Specialist, Cognizant
Daniela Perlmutter
CMO, CYE
Cecilia Jastrzembska
Senior Policy Advisor
Dave Wong
Director, Mandiant
#RISK Expo Europe 2026 established and still scaling
By year five, repeat attendance, word‑of‑mouth and brand familiarity typically start to play a larger role than launch marketing but we’re not relaxing.
Donna Etemadi
Founder and Partner, Etemadi Legal Group
Laura Hamilton
TV Presenter, Property Expert, Entrepreneur, Adventurer
Eva Blum-Dumontet
Head of Movement Building and Policy, Chayn
Luke Beckley
Chief Compliance Officer, Hope4
Chris Pahl
Chief Privacy Officer, County Executive Office, County of Santa Clara
Beyond GRC: #RISK Expo Europe 2026 Adds Five Critical New Categories to Meet Evolving Risk Demands
In direct response to feedback from senior decision-makers, the 2026 programme will now feature dedicated streams for Identity & Access Management, Operational Resilience & Business Continuity, Procurement Risk & Supplier Governance, Physical Security & Asset Protection, and Crisis Management & Incident Response, expanding coverage beyond traditional GRC.
Nour Mitry
Associate - Technology & Intellectual Property, Latournerie Wolfrom & Associés
Claude-Etienne Armingaud
Partner - Technology & Intellectual Property, Latournerie Wolfrom & Associés
Richard Cassidy
CISO EMEA
Kevin Schawinski
CEO Modulos AI
Why #RISK Expo Europe 2026 is the Ultimate High-ROI Hub for GRC & Security Vendors
Positioned as a high-return environment for lead generation and brand positioning, #RISK Expo Europe 2026 (Nov 10-11, Excel London) unites a cohort of senior decision-makers with direct purchasing authority. The event offers dedicated stages spanning the entire ecosystem, from Information Security and BFSI to GRC, Protective Security, and Supply Chain resilience.
Iman Saleh
Senior Manager - AI Privacy Architecture, Airbnb
Prince Kumar
Principal Enterprise Architect, Deluxe Corporation
David Hirsch
Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Gabriel Alabi
Manager, Security Risk Management, CVS Health
Marsha M Smith
Risk and Technology Consultant
#RISK Expo Europe 2026: Why This Is the £7.5 Billion Meeting Place for GRC & Risk Solution Buyers, Not Just Leads
Forget top-of-funnel lead generation. #RISK Expo Europe 2026 provides unparalleled, direct access to a concentrated buying committee of senior decision-makers and key purchasing influencers in GRC, privacy, and security, controlling an annual collective budget of £7.5 billion. This is where high-intent prospects meet high-value solutions.
Michael Sparks
Ex-Chief Risk & Compliance Officer; Issuer Services, BNY
Rachel Finn
Director - Data Protection and Cyber-Risk Services, Trilateral Research
Hope Frank
Chief Marketing & AI Officer, Gathid, Gathered Identities
Alyson Cooling
Head of Compliance and ESG, Hemsley Fraser
Joel Schwarz
Privacy, Cybersecurity and Emerging Tech Attorney, Law Professor, Author, Managing Partner, Schwarz Group LLC Consultants, and Student Data Privacy Advocate
Tina Gravel
Sales Executive/Alliances and Ecosystems Professional/Business Development Expert/Author/Influencer Passionate about Advancing Women in the Technology Field
Ito Onojeghuo
CEO, ALLNET Law
Jovita Tam
Business-focused Data/AI Advisor & Attorney (England & NY), illumour Limited
Adedoyin Fadare
Senior Consultant, PriCyai Advisory LP
Cha’von K. Clarke-Joell
CEO & Chief AI Ethics & Governance Architect, CKC Cares Group
About Us
GRC World Forums provides valuable insight, information and resources for governance, risk, and compliance professionals, GC & legal counsels, privacy professionals and heads of lines of business, worldwide.
Our flagship event is #RISK which in 2025 will take place in London for the fourth year, Dubai for the third year and will debut in New York in July and LA in October.
These events serve as crucial platforms for learning, networking, and benchmarking, allowing specialists to stay current on trends, regulations, and best practices while exploring the evolving risk landscape and navigating the complexities of modern business environments.
- Exhibitors are software platforms such as Archer, Auditboard, Diligent, and Microsoft.
- The events are content rich with expert speakers covering topics including, GRC, AI, Privacy, Security & RegTech.
- We also produce awards to build communities around GRC, Wellbeing and DEI that support and build our #RISK audience.
Risk. It’s everyone’s business.
#RISK 2025 Series will offer a comprehensive program featuring expert speakers, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into the unique risk landscape and learn from industry leaders.
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