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Speaker Line-Up

The Voices of Authority

The modern risk landscape is more complex and interconnected than ever before. To navigate it, you need more than just information—you need insight, foresight, and a seat at the table with the leaders who are defining the future of risk.

At #RISK Europe, we bring together the brightest minds in governance, compliance, cybersecurity, and more. Our speaker line-up features global experts, top-tier practitioners, and visionary thinkers who will provide you with the actionable intelligence you need to turn today’s threats into tomorrow’s strategic advantage.

 

Doors Open tomorrow at 9AM:

Event runs all day over Wednesday 12th  and Thursday 13th at Excel London
Entrances S7-S8

 

Power-House Speakers

Prof. Markus Krebsz United Nations
Stefan Gershater Head of Risk and Governance, Co-op
Joe Tidy, BBC Cyber Correspondent
Derek Leatherdale Geopolitical Risk Adviser, Sibyline (1)
Jesse Tayler, Founder & CTO of TruAnon, Inventor of the App Store
Fergus Hay, CEO and Co-Founder, The Hacking Games
Michael Rasmussen GRC Analyst & Pundit, GRC 2020, “Father of GRC”
Eric Alter
Nish Imthiyaz, Global Legal Counsel – Privacy, AI, and Digital Regulations, Vodafone
Gayle Sparkes, Head of Conduct and Compliance Risk Insights, MD, NatWest
Michael Colao Former Global Chief Underwriting Officer - Direct and Indirect Cyber Risks, AXA XL, a division of AXA
Sharon Sharples Director, Group Operational Risk & Risk Oversight Chief of Staff, Barclays

Prof. Markus Krebsz

United Nations/UNECE, Project lead for AI and other digital technologies / 
The Human AI Institute, Founding Director

Stefan Gershater

(Head of Risk and Governance, Co-op): Sharing his highly strategic, military-trained approach to risk management and providing insights following the recent high-profile operational challenges faced by the Co-op.

Joe Tidy

Joe Tidy, BBC News Cyber Correspondent & Author - The investigative journalist who speaks directly to the hackers.

Derek Leatherdale

Senior Geopolitical Risk Adviser, Sibylline

Jesse Tayler

(Founder & CTO of TruAnon, Inventor of the App Store): Offering a unique perspective on fraud, technology, and building security into innovation.

Fergus Hay

Fergus Hay (CEO and Co-Founder, The Hacking Games): Leading the charge to combat the $10.5 trillion cybercrime threat by sharing his mission to inspire a new generation of ethical hacking talent and discussing the intersection of media, talent, and cyber defense.

Michael Rasmussen

(GRC Analyst & Pundit, GRC 20/20): Known as the “Father of GRC,” he will set the strategic roadmap for governance in the age of AI.

Eric Alter

(Senior Vice President – Cyber/AI Engagement Leader, Marsh Corporate & Commercial): Discussing the future of cyber risk insurance and mitigating AI liability.

Nish Imthiyaz

(Global Legal Counsel – Privacy, AI, and Digital Regulations, Vodafone): Offering expert legal guidance on navigating the convergence of Privacy and the EU AI Act.

Gayle Sparkes

(Head of Conduct and Compliance Risk Insights, MD, NatWest): Sharing practical strategies for embedding compliance culture and managing conduct risk.

Michael Colao

Former Global Chief Underwriting Officer - Direct and Indirect Cyber Risks, AXA XL, a division of AXA

Sharon Sharples

Director, Group Operational Risk & Risk Oversight Chief of Staff, Barclays): Providing senior-level insight into building genuine operational resilience.

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