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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 Dubai, UAE from 26 — 27 August 2026, in Johannesburg from 2 — 3 September 2026, in Riyadh, KSA from 26 — 27 January 2027.

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The business environment in Africa is changing faster than ever – organizations are constantly challenged to become more strategic, more compliant, and more resilient to stay prepared for the future. The recent geo-political events and risks calls for the need for greater resilience, unified governance, and more connected operations. Top African organizations are adapting towards digital transformation strategies so they can thrive in the future digital economy. Organizations now realise that they can successfully transform their business models with GPRC – GRC integrated with Performance and Strategy. Enabling their businesses to holistically manage governance, performance, strategy, risk, and compliance, and operate efficiently as a connected enterprise – an organization that is connected and aligned across its business channels and functions. Through GPRC digital transformation, organizations have been able to connect and streamline operations, strengthen business resilience, and position themselves for future growth.

GPRC Summit Africa host sponsored by Corporater and organised by Ejtemaat bringing together GRC experts, CEOs, senior level executives, and key decision makers from across Africa and other regions and industries to discuss technology, insights, and trends shaping the future of enterprise business management.

The inaugural summit in Africa will feature keynote presentations, panels, and 2 Masterclasses designed to provide expert insights centered around the theme of “The Future of GRC with integrated Performance and Strategy.” World-renowned GRC experts and C-level executives will share their insights on the latest trends, GRC-related challenges faced by today’s top organizations, and solutions designed to enable organizations to achieve stronger performance and alignment in mission-critical priorities. The summit will also cover strategic insights, best practices, and advice on strategy execution, performance measurement and optimization, and digital business transformation.

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The GPRC Summit Africa is an exclusive, invitation-only, two-day event hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa on 2 — 3 September 2026.

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    Beauty Mtonga

    Group Head of Risk & Human Capital@@Absa Group

    Tor Inge Vasshus

    Founder & CEO@@Corporater, Norway

    Francis Ziba

    Executive Director@@Institute of Risk Management, Zambia

    Walid Shukri

    Board Member, Chairman Audit and Compliance Committee and Risk Committee Member@@STC, Saudi Arabia

    Mmoloki Letshwao

    Head of Risk@@Stanbic Bank Botswana

    Jonathan Maphosa

    Managing Partner@@Maphosa Attorneys, South Africa

    Geraldene Pillay

    Chief Information Officer@@Export Trading Group, RSA

    Gabrielle Zellerhoff

    Associate Partner | Risk Consulting@@Ernst & Young Advisory Services (Pty) Limited South Africa

    Firas Saifan

    Managing Director@@CUBES Platform, Jordan

    David Bollaert

    Resilience Director@@Resus Advisory, South Africa

    Bryce Mpala

    Chief Financial Advisor@@Ledgerwood Financial Services

    Nature L Mogotsi

    Risk Management Expert, Author@@Board Member, Botswana

    Phuti Semenya

    CEO@@Maysene Group, South Africa

    The G[P]RC Summit Africa presents an unparalleled platform for industry veterans to share their insights, experiences, and innovative solutions. Do you have an exciting case study on Governance, Risk, and Compliance within your organisation? Do you have a transformative approach to GRC within your organisation and would like to share your expertise with the audience? Please fill out this form to apply to be a speaker at the G[P]RC Summit Africa:







      Give a brief description of the subject or case study you would like to address at the summit:

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      G[P]RC Summit Africa Agenda

      08:00 - 09:00 #

      General Registration & Morning Coffee

      09:00 - 09:10 #

      Welcome and Call to Order

      09:10 - 09:30 #

      Chief Guest Address

      Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, South Africa South African Reserve Bank

      Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, South Africa South African Reserve Bank

      09:30 – 10:00 #

      Opening Keynote:

      The AI-Powered Enterprise: Reinventing Strategy, GRC and Governance for Tomorrow AI is not just another technology layer on

      The AI-Powered Enterprise: Reinventing Strategy, GRC and Governance for Tomorrow

      AI is not just another technology layer on top of today’s governance, performance, risk, and compliance systems. It is changing the very way organizations steer, decide, and execute. In this session, we will explore how AI can help turn vision into action, reshape strategy and GRC operating models, and create a new everyday reality for everyone from system administrators to CxOs.

      Tor Inge Vasshus

      Founder & CEO
      Corporater, Norway

      10:00 – 10:20 #

      Keynote Address

      The pivotal role of Governance, Risk and Compliance plays in achieving Africa’s economic diversification, social transformation, and technological

      The pivotal role of Governance, Risk and Compliance plays in achieving Africa’s economic diversification, social transformation, and technological innovation goals.

      10:20 – 11:00 #

      Panel Discussion

      Building an Agile and Performance Driven GRC Framework for Your Organisation - Business Integrated GRC In times of

      Building an Agile and Performance Driven GRC Framework for Your Organisation - Business Integrated GRC

      In times of great instability, challenges such as supply interruptions, economic unpredictability, geopolitical tensions, and cyber dangers are expected to persist or even escalate. To thrive in this environment, it's crucial to enhance your organisation’s capacity for resilience and agility. This discussion will explore how integrating an agile and resilient GRC framework can enhance your organisation’s ability to adapt to change, enhance performance and manage risks whilst ensuring regulatory compliance.

      11:00 - 11:20 #

      Networking and Coffee Break

      11:20 - 11:40 #

      Keynote Address

      Planning for the next 10 years of growth in Governance Performance in African Business and Government organisation

      Planning for the next 10 years of growth in Governance Performance in African Business and Government organisation

      11:40 – 11:55 #

      Case Study

      Governance Performance Case Study

      Governance Performance Case Study

      11:55 – 12:10 #

      Presentation

      Overcoming governance challenges in organisations struggling with weak governance structures

      Overcoming governance challenges in organisations struggling with weak governance structures

      12:10 – 13:00 #

      Panel Discussion

      Setting up your organisation’s strategy for Governance Performance – What are the key action points? In an interesting

      Setting up your organisation’s strategy for Governance Performance – What are the key action points?

      In an interesting panel discussion, GRC leaders from key organisations discuss their approach to planning for an effective strategy to ensure Governance Performance in African government and business organisations. The panel will examine key ideas and action points that you can take away that will emphasize on building transparent, accountable government and business organisations capable of driving governance led growth

      13:00 – 13:20 #

      Networking and Coffee Break

      13:20 - 13:40 #

      Keynote Address

      Building Key Pillars of Organisations Resilience to withstand Global and Local Challenges In an interesting keynote address, African

      Building Key Pillars of Organisations Resilience to withstand Global and Local Challenges

      In an interesting keynote address, African state agencies and businesses will leard how they can benefit from business resilience best practises for stabilization that ensures administrative and operational foundations are not fractured uring volatile events

      13:40 – 13:55 #

      Case Study

      Measuring the Effects of Business Resilience on Organisational Performance: A Case Study

      Measuring the Effects of Business Resilience on Organisational Performance: A Case Study

      13:55 – 14:45 #

      Panel Discussion

      Key resilience challenges faced by GRC practitioners and how to plan your way forward The panel will examine

      Key resilience challenges faced by GRC practitioners and how to plan your way forward

      The panel will examine key challenges GRC practitioners experience when trying to implement business continuity and resilience strategies within organizations. They will touch upon issues such as:

      • Lack of executive representation in the boardroom
      • Lack of qualified auditing firms for business continuity related work
      • How to champion business continuity ideals and a culture of resilience in your organizations.

      14:45 – 15:45 #

      Networking Lunch

      15:45 – 17:00 #

      Private Meetings and Networking, End of the Day

      08:00 - 09:00 #

      General Registration & Morning Coffee

      09:00 – 09:05 #

      Welcome and Call to Order

      09:05 – 09:25 #

      Opening Keynote

      Risk management practises in Southern Africa and how it can be positioned to be enabler and growth driver

      Risk management practises in Southern Africa and how it can be positioned to be enabler and growth driver for long term growth and development

      In an interesting keynote presentation, Steven will throw light on how Risk management is the ideal tool and enabler for sustainable growth in the region.

      09:30 - 10:00 #

      Keynote Address

      Risk is not just a public sector problem – How it is vital for the business continuity? This

      Risk is not just a public sector problem – How it is vital for the business continuity?

      This presentation challenges the current practises of considering risk as mostly an issue for the public sector. The session will take you through a a data driven approach much needed to manage business risks planning for disrupted supply chains, data breeches and geopolitical uncertainties all of which are critical.

      10:00 – 10:20 #

      Presentation

      Evaluating risk management maturity - Addressing critical gaps risk management landscape and organizational performance

      Evaluating risk management maturity - Addressing critical gaps risk management landscape and organizational performance

      10:20 – 11:00 #

      Panel Discussion

      Changing Risk Profile in the African Region – How can we develop a 360-degree risk management strategy that

      Changing Risk Profile in the African Region – How can we develop a 360-degree risk management strategy that works

      In an interesting panel discussion, risk leaders from key organisations discuss their approach to the changing risk profile and how developing a 360-degree risk management strategy is the need of the hour

      11:00 - 11:20 #

      Networking and Coffee Break

      11:20 - 11:40 #

      Keynote Address

      Creating organisations with strong compliance structures that are not considered regulatory overkill Regulatory overkill is often cited as

      Creating organisations with strong compliance structures that are not considered regulatory overkill

      Regulatory overkill is often cited as barrier for effective compliance structure. This session will help delegates understand the vital need for establishing compliance structures that comply with local and international standards but are also ethical and efficient for business operations.

      11:40 – 11:55 #

      Risk AI Analysis

      An interesting analysis on accelerated adoption of AI technologies and the complex operational, legal, and compliance challenges they

      An interesting analysis on accelerated adoption of AI technologies and the complex operational, legal, and compliance challenges they present.

      11:55 - 12:10 #

      Keynote Presentation

      Business-critical AI technology for compliance functions

      Business-critical AI technology for compliance functions

      12:10 – 13:00 #

      Panel Discussion

      Building A GRC Managers action plan to AI adoption for Compliance Monitoring and Reporting AI and its adoption

      Building A GRC Managers action plan to AI adoption for Compliance Monitoring and Reporting

      AI and its adoption for compliance monitoring while powerful, also brings a new class of risks, including potentially opaque decision-making, unexpected outputs and uncertainty around the reliability of AI-generated content. In an interactive discussion, the panel will help GRC managers who are grappling with AI based compliance solutions and how to draw the line between meaningful AI transformation and avoiding risks such as over reliance, and liability exposures.

      13:00 – 13:20 #

      Networking and Coffee Break

      13:20 - 13:40 #

      Keynote Address

      Addressing key Cyber Governance and Compliance challenges are Southern African organizations facing today

      Addressing key Cyber Governance and Compliance challenges are Southern African organizations facing today

      13:40 – 13:55 #

      Case Study

      13:55 – 14:40 #

      Panel Discussion

      3rd Party Risk Management – Why is 3rd party risks and its management has become so critical for

      3rd Party Risk Management – Why is 3rd party risks and its management has become so critical for regional organisations now more than ever?

      With more organisations outsourcing and onboarding 3rd party platforms, AI tools, cloud services, call-centre functions, binder holders, data processors, lead generators. The 3rd party risks are a clear and present danger. The panel will feature a comprehensive discussion on the topic while offering solutions that are proven and actionable.

      14:45 – 15:30 #

      Networking Lunch

      15:30 – 17:00 #

      Private Meetings and Networking, End of the Summit

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      Expert Insights

      Hear from top industry leaders and keynote speakers to learn about the latest trends in GPRC and enterprise business management. Get expert advice and actionable insights on your digital transformation strategy during times of uncertainty.

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      Discover the tools you need to provide your organization with the vision, direction, and results needed to achieve your mission-critical priorities, transform your business, and lift your organization to the next level.

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      Understand what is next. Explore the latest technology, insights, and trends shaping the future of enterprise business management including business integrated GRC, connected enterprise, digital twin, and more.

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