Geopolitical Risks and Economic Uncertainties in United States

#RISK Digital North America Agenda

Proactive Risk Management in the Age of Intelligent Systems

Date: April 24th | Timings:  12:50 -15:30 (EST) / 09:55 - 12:30 (PST) | Format: Virtual Event

Don’t Just React to Risk. Anticipate It.

Join leading experts for a deep dive into the evolving risk landscape and gain actionable strategies to navigate the challenges of AI, geopolitical uncertainty, data privacy, and human risk.

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#RISK Digital North America Agenda | April, 24, 2025

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12:50 EST / 9:50 AM PST

Opening Remarks
12:50 - 13:10 (EST) / 9:55 - 10:10 (PST)

The world is changing faster than ever. New technologies, global tensions, and evolving regulations are creating a complex and dynamic risk environment.#RISK Digital North America Series 3 is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to proactively manage risk in the age of intelligent systems.

This isn’t just about compliance; it’s about building resilience, seizing opportuniti

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13:10 EST / 10:10 AM PST

Agentic AI: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Autonomous Systems
13:10 - 13:50 EST / 10:10 - 10:50 AM PST

This session delves into the rapidly evolving world of agentic AI – AI systems that can act autonomously to achieve goals. We'll explore the potential benefits of agentic AI (increased efficiency, improved decision-making) but also the significant risks: unpredictable behavior, lack of control, ethical dilemmas, and potential for unintended consequences.

The panel will discuss strategies for governing and controlling agentic AI, including robust testing, monitoring, and human oversight.

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  • Stan Yakoff, RegTech Adviser & Law Professor, Fordham Law School
13:50 EST / 10:50 AM PST

The Geopolitics of Data: Navigating Sanctions, Espionage, and Cross-Border Risk
13:50 - 14:30 EST / 10:50 - 11:30 AM PST

Building on the January discussion of geopolitical risk, this session focuses specifically on the data implications of global tensions. We'll examine how sanctions regimes, state-sponsored cyber espionage, and data localization laws are impacting US businesses. The panel will discuss strategies for managing data security and compliance in a complex geopolitical environment, including due diligence, data transfer restrictions, and incident response planning.

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14:45 EST / 11:45 AM PST
15:00 EST / 12:00 AM PST

The Future of Privacy Engineering: Tools and Techniques for Building Privacy-Preserving Systems
15:00 - 15:30 EST / 12:00 AM - 12:30 PST

Building on the January discussion of geopolitical risk, this session focuses specifically on the data implications of global tensions. We'll examine how sanctions regimes, state-sponsored cyber espionage, and data localization laws are impacting US businesses. The panel will discuss strategies for managing data security and compliance in a complex geopolitical environment, including due diligence, data transfer restrictions, and incident response planning.

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15:15 EST / 12:15 PST
15:30 EST / 12:30 PST

SignalGate: The Risks of Encrypted Messaging in Government & Corporate Security
15:30 - 16:00 EST / 12:30 - 13:00 PST

The recent misuse of the Signal app by senior U.S. officials has raised serious concerns about cybersecurity, encryption, and the handling of sensitive information. This panel will explore the risks and best practices surrounding the use of encrypted messaging apps in government and corporate environments.

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