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The 4th Edition of G[P]RC Summit, hosted by Corporater, is the world’s largest summit on GPRC: GRC integrated with Performance and Strategy – bringing together C-level executives, GRC experts, and industry and academia professionals from across the world to share insights, innovative solutions, and best practices needed to drive organisational success and resilience in an increasingly complex and interconnected business environment. This year’s summit will be centred around the theme of “Driving Success: Integrating GRC with Strategy Execution in a Hyperconnected World"

G[P]RC Summit is an exclusive, invitation-only, two-day event hosted in Johannesburg on 28 October 2025, in Riyadh, KSA from 26 — 27 January 2026, in Dubai, UAE from 23 — 24 April 2026.

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G[P]RC Summit 2025 (Riyadh, KSA) Highlights

Driving Success: Integrating GRC with Strategy Execution in a Hyperconnected World

19 — 20 January 2025 | JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh, KSA

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Summit Speakers 2025

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Professor. Jeroen De Flander

Bestselling author and Co-Founder@@The Performance Factory, Belgium

Tor Inge Vasshus

Founder & CEO@@Corporater, Norway

Michael Rasmussen

GRC Analyst and Pundit@@GRC 20/20 Research, Inc, USA

Dr. Sultan Saud Alsajjan

Advisor@@Ministry of Municipality & Rural Affairs and Housing, Riyadh, KSA

Dr. Khalifa Mohammed Al Fathi

Trainer, Author@@Sultanate of Oman

Eyhab Abdulrahman Altiwaimi

Enterprise Risk Management Director@@Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, KSA

Yara Alselimy

Transformation Office Director@@Riyadh Holding Company, KSA

Anwar Abbas Alsari

Governance Consultant@@Charitable Society in Makkah Al Mukarramah, KSA

Verra Marmalidou

Head of Compliance Risk Governance and Monitoring@@National Bank of Greece, Greece

Shouq Alfawaz

General Manager of Governance, Risk, Compliance & Business Continuity@@Ministry of Economy and Planning, KSA

Dr. Jad M. Fayad

Governance Executive Director@@Red Sea Global

Mohammad Alnawaserah

Director of Enterprise Risk Management.@@Saudi Chemical Holding Company, KSA

Lamis Katoah

Chief Risk Officer@@Dar Al Tamleek, KSA

Marc Haberland

Head of Analytics, AI and GRC Middle East, Central Europe, UK@@SEIDOR

Rajeev Dutt

General Manager MEA & APAC@@Swiss GRC, UAE

Faisal Al Ghefari

Chief Compliance Officer@@Banking Sector, KSA

Ayman Alemary

Regulatory & Public Policy Counsel@@AlDhabaan - Eversheds Sutherland LLP, KSA

Samer Khan

Chief Governance,Risk & Compliance Officer (A)@@Al Balad Development Company, KSA

Suhaib Al-Hosainy

Chief Risk Officer@@Saudi EXIM Bank, KSA

AbdulAziz AlThunayyan

Strategic Partnerships Manager@@National Housing Company, KSA

Tim Marjason FBCI

Managing Director@@Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC, UAE

Javed A. Akbar

Chief Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) & Insurance Officer@@TASNEE, KSA

Bob Sehmi

Director, Enterprise Risk Management@@Saudi Arabian Mining Company (MA'ADEN), KSA

Atiq Bajwa

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

Dr. Loai Alomari

Managing Director@@SIA Partners

Dhritimaan Shukla

Partner, Forensic & Integrity Services@@EY, Middle East & North Africa

Dr. Abdullah Alhalafi

Consultant in public relations and international protocol

Miguel Cebrián

Risk Sales Specialist, EMEA South@@OneTrust,Spain

Margaret Millett

CEO & Founder@@Seamless Horizon, Inc., USA

Alexander Sokolov

Partner, MENA Head of Integrity and Forensic@@EY, Middle East & North Africa

Abdullah AlFarha

Senior Governance Consultant@@Saudi Arabia

Vishwas Udupa

Director@@MetricStream

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nurunnabi

Founding Director - Center for Sustainability and Climate@@Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia

Mouhammad Houssari

Executive Director@@Governance Dynamics

Sofyane Diaf

Business Global Manager@@Risk Hunter

Mohammad Fahad Shaikh

Director GRC@@KPMG

Mohamed Hassan Ahmed Abuelqroush

Director@@KPMG Professional Services

Aadesh Gawde

Founder & CEO@@OPTIMAS.AI Inc

Sachin Kumar Singh

Founder@@Riskmindz

Shashidhar Vanapalli

Sr. Director – AutoResilience@@Ascent

Alok Bishnoi

Senior Partner@@AJMS Global Consulting LLC

Ala’ Abu Naba’a

Partner@@Procapita Management Consulting Co, KSA

Naji Fayyad

Ex-Board Member@@International Internal Audit Standard Board

John Gollifer

CEO@@GCC Board Directors Institute

Chandra Reddy Kapuluru

Senior Director@@MetricStream

Robin Roy

Managing Director and Middle East Practice Leader, Governance, Risk & Compliance@@ Alvarez and Marsal

Mike O Hara

Enterprise Account Manager@@Kong

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G[P]RC Summit Agenda 2025

08:00 - 09:00 #

Welcome, Registration and Coffee

09:00 - 09:05 #

Welcome Remarks by Chairperson

09:05 - 09:15 #

Chief Guest’s Address

Dr. Sultan Saud Alsajjan Advisor Ministry of Municipality & Rural Affairs and Housing, Riyadh, KSA


Dr. Sultan Saud Alsajjan

Advisor Ministry of Municipality & Rural Affairs and Housing, Riyadh, KSA

09:15 - 09:45 #

Keynote Presentation

Driving Success: Integrating GRC with Strategy Execution in a Hyperconnected World In today’s hyperconnected world, where businesses face

Driving Success: Integrating GRC with Strategy Execution in a Hyperconnected World

In today’s hyperconnected world, where businesses face unprecedented complexity and interdependence, traditional approaches to Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) are no longer enough. Join Tor Inge Vasshus, Founder and CEO of Corporater, as he explores the challenges and opportunities of integrating GRC with strategy execution. This keynote will highlight how organizations can break down silos, align GRC with business objectives, and leverage technology to drive success. With actionable insights and real-world examples, this session will empower leaders to navigate risks, seize opportunities, and create a resilient, future-ready organization.


Tor Inge Vasshus

Founder & CEO
Corporater, Norway

09:45 - 10:15 #

Keynote Presentation

The Future of Business, the Future of GRC Michael Rasmussen GRC Analyst and Pundit GRC 20/20 Research, Inc,

The Future of Business, the Future of GRC


Michael Rasmussen

GRC Analyst and Pundit
GRC 20/20 Research, Inc, USA

09:15 - 09:15 #

Theme - Governance

Theme - Governance

10:15 - 10:30 #

Presentation

Governance of the Non-Profit Sector Anwar Abbas Alsari Governance Consultant Charitable Society in Makkah Al Mukarramah, KSA

Governance of the Non-Profit Sector


Anwar Abbas Alsari

Governance Consultant
Charitable Society in Makkah Al Mukarramah, KSA

10:30 - 10:50 #

Presentation

Analytics and Technology are reshaping how governance and compliance are embedded in organizations. Alexander SokolovPartner, MENA Head of

Analytics and Technology are reshaping how governance and compliance are embedded in organizations.


Alexander Sokolov

Partner, MENA Head of Integrity and Forensic
EY, Middle East & North Africa

10:50 - 11:10 #

Networking Coffee Break

11:10 - 11:50 #

Panel DiscussionBridging the gap between the governance framework and operational realities in government and business organisations. Panelist: Dr.

Panel Discussion

Bridging the gap between the governance framework and operational realities in government and business organisations.

Panelist:

Dr. Sultan Saud Alsajjan

Advisor
Ministry of Municipality & Rural Affairs and Housing, Riyadh, KSA

Dr. Khalifa Mohammed Al Fathi

Trainer, Author
Sultanate of Oman

Shouq Alfawaz

General Manager of Governance, Risk, Compliance & Business Continuity, Ministry of Economy and Planning, KSA

Lamis Katoah

Chief Risk Officer
Dar Al Tamleek, KSA

Dr. Jad M. Fayad

Governance Executive Director
Red Sea Global
Moderator:

John Gollifer

CEO
GCC Board Directors Institute

Workshop 1

(11:00-12:30 - Ballroom Section D)
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 Nurunnabi Founding Director – Center for Sustainability and Climate, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia.
Academic Visitor, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
Founder and President, Vision for Sustainable Africa (VSA).
Founding President & CEO, البيئية للخدمات تأثير شركة – Oxford Impact Group.

09:15 - 09:15 #

Theme - Compliance

Theme - Compliance

11:50 - 12:10 #

Presentation

Advancing the Enterprise Towards Organizational Resilience Rajeev Dutt General Manager MEA & APAC, Swiss GRC, UAE

Advancing the Enterprise Towards Organizational Resilience


Rajeev Dutt

General Manager MEA & APAC,
Swiss GRC, UAE

12:10 - 12:30 #

Presentation

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

Assurance from Compliance perspective


Verra Marmalidou

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

12:30 - 13:15 #

Panel Discussion

How and why organisations should use technology to go above and beyond their basic compliance obligations? Panelist: Samer

How and why organisations should use technology to go above and beyond their basic compliance obligations?

Panelist:

Samer Khan

Chief Governance, Risk, & Compliance Officer(A)
Al Balad Development Company, KSA

Faisal Al Ghefari

Chief Compliance Officer
Banking Sector, KSA

Marc Haberland

Head of Analytics, AI and GRC Middle East, Central Europe, UK
Seidor

Dhritimaan Shukla

Partner, Forensic & Integrity Services
EY, Middle East & North Africa
Moderator:

Sachin Kumar Singh

Founder
Riskmindz

13:15 - 13:45 #

Networking Break

09:15 - 09:15 #

Theme - Risk

Theme - Risk

13:45 - 14:05 #

Presentation GRC Integration Unleashed: How GIMA Reveals Hidden Gaps and Drives Excellence. Naji Fayyad Ex-Board Member International Internal

Presentation

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


Naji Fayyad

Ex-Board Member
International Internal Audit Standard Board

Workshop 2

(12:30-14:00 - Ballroom Section D)
Building Resilient Governance for Sustainable Practices
This workshop is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective governance frameworks in line with international GRC standards. This standard provides comprehensive guidance on governance principles and practices applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors.
Adel Osman, GRC Lead Tutor, BSI Group

14:05 - 14:20 #

Presentation

Strategic Impact of GRC: Driving Value Through Actionable Insights and Adoption Chandra Reddy Kapuluru Senior Director MetricStream

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


Chandra Reddy Kapuluru

Senior Director
MetricStream

14:20 - 14:35 #

Presentation

From Boardroom to Bottom Line: Embedding Risk Awareness Across Organizations. Atiq Bajwa Chief Risk Officer - Sulaiman Alrajhi

From Boardroom to Bottom Line: Embedding Risk Awareness Across Organizations.


Atiq Bajwa

Chief Risk Officer - Sulaiman Alrajhi Holding company,
Leader - BCI, KSA Chapter.

14:35 - 15:20 #

Panel Discussion Multidimensional nature of emerging and traditional risks and how it is impacting resilience, safety and operational

Panel Discussion

Multidimensional nature of emerging and traditional risks and how it is impacting resilience, safety and operational and business continuity practices – Searching for the magic bullet?

Panelist:

Margaret Millett

CEO & Founder,
Seamless Horizon, Inc., USA

Mohammad Alnawaserah

Director of Enterprise Risk Management
Saudi Chemical Holding Company, KSA

Eyhab Abdulrahman Altiwaimi

Enterprise Risk Management Director
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, KSA

Bob Sehmi

Director, Enterprise Risk Management
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (MA'ADEN), KSA
Moderator:

Mike O Hara

Enterprise Account Manager
Kong

Workshop 3

(14:00-15:30 - Ballroom Section D)
Global & Regional Trends for Assurance and Certification of Sustainability Disclosures
This session will explore global and regional trends in the assurance and certification of sustainability disclosures, focusing on evolving stakeholder expectations and requirements. Key topics will include the IFRS S1/S2 and the new ISSA5000 Assurance standard, alongside common frameworks such as SASB, GRI, and ISO. We will also discuss the critical role of third-party providers, such as external audit firms and 2nd party certifications for green finance, in ensuring transparency and credibility. Research, including insights from the Middle East and global markets, highlights current practices and emerging trends in sustainability assurance.
Sharon Ditchburn, Senior External Consultant, GCC Board Directors Institute

15:30 - 18:00 #

Master Class Session : Risk & Resilience Management by Design Blueprint for an Integrated, Agile Approach to Enterprise

Master Class Session : Risk & Resilience Management by Design

Blueprint for an Integrated, Agile Approach to Enterprise Risk & Resilience.

Governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) isn’t a product you can buy; it’s a practice that permeates the entire organization, shaping its operations, culture, and performance. Properly implemented, GRC empowers an organization to reliably achieve objectives (governance), address uncertainty (risk management), and act with integrity (compliance). This workshop provides a comprehensive blueprint for building an effective, efficient, and agile enterprise GRC management program designed to keep pace with today’s dynamic business, regulatory, and risk landscapes. Read more


Michael Rasmussen

GRC Analyst and Pundit
GRC 20/20 Research, Inc, USA

Workshop 4

(15:30-17:00 - Ballroom Section D)
The Art of Protocol, and Etiquette in Saudi Arabia and Worldwide
Dr. Abdullah Alhalafi, Consultant in Public Relations and International Protocol

08:00 - 09:00 #

Welcome, Registration and Coffee

09:15 - 09:15 #

Theme - Strategy

Theme - Strategy

09:00 - 09:10 #

Welcome Remarks & Recap of Day 1

09:10 - 09:30 #

Presentation

Overcoming deep divides in the structure of an organisation that distort the delivery and execution of strategy. Yara

Overcoming deep divides in the structure of an organisation that distort the delivery and execution of strategy.


Yara Alselimy

Transformation Office Director
Riyadh Holding Company, KSA

09:30 - 09:50 #

Presentation

Establishing Risk Management practices that support Strategy Mohammad Fahad Shaikh Director GRCKPMG

Establishing Risk Management practices that support Strategy


Mohammad Fahad Shaikh

Director GRC
KPMG

09:50 - 10:35 #

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 :

AbdulAziz AlThunayyan

Strategic Partnerships Manager
National Housing Company, KSA

Ayman Alemary

Regulatory & Public Policy Counsel
AlDhabaan - Eversheds Sutherland LLP, KSA

Mouhammad Houssari

Senior Executive Director,
Governance Dynamics

Dr. Loai Alomari

Managing Director
SIA Partners

Robin Roy

Managing Director and Middle East Practice Leader, Governance, Risk & Compliance
Alvarez and Marsal
Moderator :

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nurunnabi

Founding Director - Center for Sustainability and Climate
Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia

10:35 - 10:55 #

Networking Coffee Break

09:15 - 09:15 #

Theme - Performance

Theme - Performance

10:55 - 11:25 #

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?


Professor. Jeroen De Flander

Bestselling author and Co-Founder
The Performance Factory, Belgium

Workshop 1

(10:30-12:00 - Ballroom Section D)
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.
Mouhammad Houssari, Senior Executive Director, Governance Dynamics

11:25 - 11:45 #

Presentation

AI Causality: Transforming Risk & Resilience Management. Aadesh Gawde Founder & CEOOPTIMAS.AI Inc

AI Causality: Transforming Risk & Resilience Management.


Aadesh Gawde

Founder & CEO
OPTIMAS.AI Inc

11:45 - 12:00 #

Presentation

From Compliance to Competitive Edge: Performance-Driven GRC

From Compliance to Competitive Edge: Performance-Driven GRC

12:00 - 12:45 #

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 :

Suhaib Al-Hosainy

Chief Risk Officer
EXIM Bank, KSA

Yara Alselimy

Transformation Office Director
Riyadh Holding Company, KSA

Javed A. Akbar

Chief Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) & Insurance Officer
TASNEE, KSA

Shashidhar Vanapalli

Sr. Director - AutoResilience
Ascent

Alok Bishnoi

Senior Partner
AJMS Global Consulting LLC
Moderator :

Sofyane Diaf

Business Global Manager
Risk Hunter

12:45 - 13:05 #

Networking Coffee Break

09:15 - 09:15 #

Theme - Resilience

Theme - Resilience

13:05 - 13:20 #

PresentationLeading with Resilience: The Key to Peak Performance Margaret MillettCEO & Founder Seamless Horizon, Inc., USA Workshop 2(12:00-13:00

Presentation

Leading with Resilience: The Key to Peak Performance


Margaret Millett

CEO & Founder
Seamless Horizon, Inc., USA

Workshop 2

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

13:20 - 13:40 #

Presentation How should organisations develop a clear vision and understanding of its own vulnerabilities to be resilient and

Presentation

How should organisations develop a clear vision and understanding of its own vulnerabilities to be resilient and stay ahead of the curve? How is this done in practice?


Miguel Cebrián

Risk Sales Specialist, EMEA South
OneTrust,Spain

Workshop 3

(13:00-14:00 - Ballroom Section D)
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.
Sri Karthic, Pre-Sales Manager, Corporater

13:40 - 14:25 #

Panel Discussion Embracing disruption as an opportunity for growth and innovation: Myths V/s Facts Panelist : Ala’ Abu

Panel Discussion

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

Panelist :

Ala’ Abu Naba’a

Partner
Procapita Management Consulting Co, KSA

Abdullah AlFarha

Senior Governance Consultant
Saudi Arabia

Tim Marjason FBCI

Managing Director
Marjason Consulting DWC-LLC, UAE
Moderator:

Atiq Bajwa

Chief Risk Officer - Sulaiman Alrajhi Holding company
Leader - BCI, KSA Chapter

Workshop 4

(14:00-15:00 - Ballroom Section D)
Redefining Resilience: Autonomous Control Validation and Real-Time Business Observability for CNI
In an era of evolving threats and increasing regulatory demands, Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organizations require innovative solutions to stay ahead. Join OPTIMAS®️ for an engaging 1-hour workshop on Autonomous Control Validation & Monitoring®️ (ACVM) and Business Observability. Discover how automation, AI, and contextual orchestration transform control validation and compliance monitoring across IT, OT, IoT, IoMT, and hybrid environments. Learn how to achieve 24/7 autonomous compliance and build operational resilience through intelligent automation and real-time insights. Read more
Adesh Gawde, CEO, OPTIMAS.AI Inc

15:00 - 18:00 #

EC Council Masterclass Master Class Session : Register Saudi PDPL for Leaders Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)

EC Council Masterclass

Master Class Session :

Saudi PDPL for Leaders

Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) Masterclass

This workshop is designed for organizational leaders aiming to understand and implement Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). Participants will gain practical knowledge and insights to enhance compliance and manage data responsibly. Read More


Mohanned Momani

Cybersecurity and Technology Consulting & Training Advisor
EC CouncilResearch, Inc

Corporater Connect

(15:00 - 18:00 - Ballroom Section D)
(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.

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