#RISK Digital North America February Agenda

How Geopolitics is Reshaping Risk & Compliance: Global elections are shaking up international relations—what it means for your risk strategy.

Navigating Uncertainty: Adapting to Political & Regulatory Shifts - Risk teams must stay agile, proactive, and ready to pivot in a rapidly changing landscape.

2025 Forecast: What’s Next in Risk & Compliance? - Key predictions and strategic insights to stay ahead

Speaker

• Christopher Mason, Vice President of Global Compliance and Investigations, Infortal Worldwide

Why it aligns: Data privacy is a critical issue for all US businesses. This session expands on the regulatory discussions from the January event and addresses a specific area of growing concern.

Moderator

• Mandy Lit, Privacy and Compliance Strategy Expert

Speaker

• Michael Whitbread, Of counsel, Littler
• Joseph Gridley, Chief Data Privacy Officer, University of Maryland

Artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies are two of the most transformative technologies of our time. As they increasingly converge, they create a new landscape of risks for US businesses. This session delves into the complex interplay between AI and crypto, exploring how they are impacting each other and what it means for organizations across various sectors.

Moderator

• Caro Robson, AI Ethicist and Privacy Pro

Speakers

• Olga Kozak-Anlar, Compliance AI Lead, Robinhood
• René Clayton, Chief Strategy Officer, Byte Strategy

Key points that will be discussed: Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance -AI Governance investment -AI Governance gap analysis framework -Common AI risk examples.

Speaker

• Bryan Ilg, Chief Sales Officer (CSO), BABL AI

With increasing uncertainty in the US, compliance with EU regulations is more vital than ever for American companies operating in Europe and the UK. This panel will explore key regulatory trends, practical strategies for staying compliant, and how businesses can turn regulatory challenges into strategic advantages.

Moderator

• Michael Rasmussen, GRC Analyst & Pundit, GRC 20/20, “Father of GRC”

Speakers

• Ryan Carrier, Executive Director, ForHumanity
• Robert McBlain, Global Data Protection and AI Compliance Lead, Thoughtworks