Theme - Strategy

Welcome Remarks & Day 1 Recap

Presentation

Protect and Grow- How to Use Risk to take Much Better Decisions Stefan Gershater Head of Risk and

Protect and Grow- How to Use Risk to take Much Better Decisions

Stefan Gershater
Head of Risk and Governance,
Co-op, UK

Presentation

Overcoming Deep Divides in the Structure of an Organization that Distort the Delivery and Execution strategy Deanna Hart

Overcoming Deep Divides in the Structure of an Organization that Distort the Delivery and Execution strategy

Deanna Hart
Head of Enterprise Risk Management and Risk & Compliance
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, UAE

Presentation

Planning for governance frameworks that support winning strategic planning and execution. Speaker : Eren Gegin Director of Risk

Planning for governance frameworks that support winning strategic planning and execution.

Speaker :

Eren Gegin
Director of Risk & Clearing
Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange,UAE

Presentation

Mastering API Security Challenges Mike O Hara Enterprise Account Manager Kong, UAE

Mastering API Security Challenges

Mike O Hara
Enterprise Account Manager
Kong, UAE

Panel Discussion

The power of integrating strategic and operational governance and how it can help government and business leaders drive

The power of integrating strategic and operational governance and how it can help government and business leaders drive success.

Panelist:

Sherwyn Rodricks
Senior Vice President
National Health Insurance Company- Daman, UAE

Antonio Peramo
Head of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, ADIB, UAE

Sofyane Diaf
Business Globale Manager
Risk Hunter

Dr. Loai Alomari
Managing Director,
SIA Partners

Eng.Abdulla Mohammed Al Remeithi
Division Director - Environment Policy
Regulation, and Climate Change at the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi

Moderator:

Arbnora Jashanica
Group CEO at Brightmore Consulting
Corporate Governance Consultant at IFC member of the World Bank Group

Networking Coffee Break

Theme - Performance

Keynote PresentationExtraordinary science behind superior performance and most importantly, how today’s government and business organisations can achieve it?

Keynote Presentation

Extraordinary science behind superior performance and most importantly, how today’s government and business organisations can achieve it?

Speaker :

Professor. Jeroen De Flander
Bestselling author and Co-Founder
The Performance Factory, Belgium

Workshop 1

(10:30-12:00 - Ballroom Section 3)

Mastering GRC Leadership: Navigating Modern Challenges

Breaking Silos | Building Trust | Driving Success

A transformative workshop designed to enhance your leadership toolkit and mindset, empowering you to successfully integrate GRC culture and frameworks across your organization.

Marwan Abdul Hak, Director, Governance Dynamics

Presentation

“GRC Integration Unleashed: How GIMA Reveals Hidden Gaps and Drives Excellence Rania Bejjani GRC Board Advisor Transformative Mentor,

“GRC Integration Unleashed: How GIMA Reveals Hidden Gaps and Drives Excellence

Rania Bejjani
GRC Board Advisor
Transformative Mentor, International Speaker, Global Chief Risk & Audit Officer (London)

Presentation

Strategic Impact of GRC: Driving Value Through Actionable Insights and Adoption Vishwas Udupa Director, MetricStream

Strategic Impact of GRC: Driving Value Through Actionable Insights and Adoption

Vishwas Udupa
Director,
MetricStream

Presentation

From Compliance to Competitive advantage Bader Nasser Alamar Presales Manager, GRC Expert Jadaya

From Compliance to Competitive advantage

Bader Nasser Alamar
Presales Manager, GRC Expert
Jadaya

Panel Discussion

Top 10 strategies that government and business leaders must do today to improve their performance via an Integrated

Top 10 strategies that government and business leaders must do today to improve their performance via an Integrated GRC approach

Panelist :

Mohanaselvan Jeyapalan
Senior Vice President
Expo City Dubai, UAE

Ricardo Vasconcelos Dias
Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management
e& Group, UAE

Khurram Sabir
Chief Internal Auditor and Chief Risk Officer
General Pension and Social Security Authority, UAE

Kundan Shekhawat
Chief Executive Officer
Ascent

Vivek Mundhra
Managing Partner
AJMS

Moderator:

Christos Christou
Group Chief Compliance Officer
Lulu Financial Holdings, UAE

Networking Coffee Break

Theme - Resilience

Presentation Leading with Resilience: The Key to Peak Performance Speaker : Margaret Millett Global Resilience Thought Leader, USA

Presentation

Leading with Resilience: The Key to Peak Performance

Speaker :

Margaret Millett
Global Resilience Thought Leader, USA

Workshop 2

(12:00-13:00 - Ballroom Section 3)

Assurance from Compliance perspective

• Compliance regulatory perimeter and the role of RegTech solutions
• Compliance risk assessment in practice.
  • 2 practical examples
• Compliance monitoring in practice
• Compliance risk governance via the 3 lines
  • 1 practical example
• Compliance assurance
• The use of a G(P)RC platform

Verra Marmalidou,Head of Compliance Risk Governance and Monitoring National Bank of Greece, Greece

Creating a Robust Cyber Resilience Strategy by Focussing on Critical Information Protection How can organizations develop a robust

Creating a Robust Cyber Resilience Strategy by Focussing on Critical Information Protection

How can organizations develop a robust cyber resilience strategy by focusing on Critical Information Protection (CIP)? By identifying and mapping their cybersecurity assets and vulnerabilities, how can they ensure resilience and stay ahead of emerging threats? What practical steps can they take to implement this effectively?

Sohil Mohamed
Director - Middle East Head of Cyber Risk
Alvarez & Marsal Middle East Limited

Workshop 3

(13:00-14:00 - Ballroom Section 3)

ESG Practices in the GCC

This session will explore the transformative power of aligning business strategies with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ESG in the GCC, discussing how integrating ESG into corporate practices goes beyond sustainability, serving as a driver for innovation, resilience, and competitive advantage. The session will highlight specific insights, challenges and opportunities. With a focus on actionable insights, this session will empower businesses to embrace sustainable practices that benefit people, planet, and profit in equal measures.

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nurunnab Founding Director – Center for Sustainability and Climate, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia

Presentation Future-Proofing Organizations: Resilience as the New Competitive Advantage Atiq Bajwa Chief Risk Officer - Sulaiman Alrajhi Holding

Presentation

Future-Proofing Organizations: Resilience as the New Competitive Advantage

Atiq Bajwa
Chief Risk Officer - Sulaiman Alrajhi Holding Company
Leader - BCI, KSA Chapter

Workshop 4

(14:00-15:00 - Ballroom Section 3)

Why is TRPM necessary in today's world?

In an interconnected world, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) is critical for safeguarding organizations from risks posed by external partners. This workshop will explore the growing importance of TPRM in mitigating financial, operational, and reputational risks. Discover how leveraging technology and automation streamlines risk assessments, enhances visibility, and ensures compliance, enabling businesses to thrive in a complex digital landscape. Join us to understand the strategies and tools essential for effective TPRM.

Tahir Ali Ahmed Syed, Presales Manager - GRC

Panel Discussion

Embracing disruption as an opportunity for growth and innovation: Myths V/s Facts Tim Marjason FBCI Managing Director Marjason

Embracing disruption as an opportunity for growth and innovation: Myths V/s Facts

Tim Marjason FBCI
Managing Director
Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC, UAE

Sandeep Sabharwal
Group Senior Director
Enterprise Risk Management, Americana Food & Restaurants, UAE

Imran Kazmi
Regional Head Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection
Habib Bank Limited, UAE

Moderator:

Atiq Bajwa
Chief Risk Officer - Sulaiman Alrajhi Holding Company
Leader - BCI, KSA Chapter

EC Council Masterclass Master Class Session : Register Cyber GRC for Leaders Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance MasterClass

EC Council Masterclass

Master Class Session :

Register

Cyber GRC for Leaders

Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance MasterClass

In an increasingly complex digital landscape, organizations must navigate the challenges of cybersecurity while aligning with business objectives. The Cyber GRC for Leaders – Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance Workshop is designed for executives and leaders who want to build a resilient cybersecurity posture and enhance their understanding of Cyber GRC fundamentals. This workshop equips leaders with practical knowledge and strategies to integrate governance, risk management, and compliance seamlessly into their organizations. Read More

Mohanned Momani
Cybersecurity and Technology Consulting & Training Advisor
EC CouncilResearch, Inc

Corporater Connect

(15:00 - 18:00 - Ballroom Section 3)

(By private invitation only)

Corporater Connect is an exclusive session for Corporater customers and partners. In this session, Corporater experts will showcase the latest platform features and capabilities. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the platform’s enhancements, learn best practices for maximizing their solution’s potential, and have the opportunity to connect with Corporater experts, partners, and fellow customers.