7 Pro Tips to Maximize Your 2024 London GRC Summit Experience

Introduction

The stage is set at Royal Garden Hotel, London, UK for the MetricStream London GRC Summit 2024. To be held on November 6th and 7th, it celebrates over a decade as the premier event for the GRC community. The GRC Summit has continually empowered professionals to connect, share insights, and exchange best practices while paving the way for what’s next in GRC.

This year, with the theme “Experience the Power of AI and Resilience”, the summit will explore two critical forces that are shaping the future of GRC. In today's interconnected risk landscape, AI is revolutionizing governance, risk, and compliance, as a driver of GRC agility, and for GRC to be applied to AI itself. And building resilience has never been more essential for organizations to effectively navigate disruptions and manage risks in an increasingly interconnected risk landscape.

Our two-day summit offers multifaceted value, be it knowledge, insights, or engaging content, and some bonus entertainment to unwind. To ensure you get most of the summit, here is a list of top tips for you to gain the 360° experience.

1. Prioritize the Keynote Sessions

This year the summit will have three keynote sessions including a special keynote by Axel P. Lehmann—Former Group Executive Board Member of UBS and Ex-Chairman of Credit Suisse. He will be presenting on the topic Thriving on Risk in an Increasingly Disrupted World: Balancing Risk-Taking, Resilience, and Performance. 

MetricStream leaders, Gaurav Kapoor, our CEO and Co-Founder, and Gunjan Sinha, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman will also be providing valuable insights on the dynamic world of risk and compliance and how to power agility and resilience.

2. Join Deep-Dive Workshops on Day 1

Workshops offer the opportunity to deep dive into GRC strategies and understand how they are applied in practice. Learn directly from the experts on how to apply real-world pivotal strategies in your organizations: 

• Michael Rasmussen, GRC Analyst & Pundit at GRC 20/20 Research, LLC Enterprise GRC by Design will be conducting a workshop on Blueprint for an Effective, Efficient & Agile Enterprise GRC Management Program. 
• Elena Pykhova, Director, and Founder, The Op Risk Company Ltd will be exploring about Mastering Risk and Control Self-Assessments: Why They Fail and How to Derive Value.

3. Experience In-Depth Panel Dialogues

On Day 2, a diverse panel of prominent GRC leaders will share their insights and provide an insider perspective on emerging trends and best practices in the industry. Their thoughts and expert feedback are sure to enlighten listeners and spark a desire to know more. Below are some panels scheduled for the day:

• CXO Panel: Designing Integrated GRC and Resilience Programs for Sustainable Business Growth featuring Libby Denchfield, Global Head, Operations for Operational, Cyber Technology & Risk, Standard Chartered Bank and Robert Taylor, Head of Enterprise and Non-Financial Risk, London Stock Exchange Group.
• CXO Panel: Expanding the AI Horizon in GRC while Ensuring Strong AI Governance featuring Sakari Lehtinen, Chief Audit Executive, OP Financial Group and Wilna Meiring, Managing Executive: Corporate Risk and Security, Vodacom Group (Pty) Ltd.
• Modernizing RCSAs with Dynamic and Data-Driven Approaches featuring Ben Jeary, Head of Operational Risk, Santander, Margaret Norden, Global Head OTCR Framework and Stress Testing, Standard Chartered Bank and Benjamin Rowsell, Head of Enterprise and Operational Risk, Nationwide Building Society.
• Key Strategies to Build Cyber Resilience for Effective Cyber Risk Management featuring Peter Debasse, Group Information Security Officer, KBC Group, Thomas Barkias, Team Lead - Cyber Resilience, ICT, Crypto & Operational Risk, European Central Bank, and Ana Chavez Alanis, Global Head of Resilience Risk, Standard Chartered Bank.
• Building a Culture of High Performance and Integrity: The Crucial Role of Integrated Risk, Compliance, and Audit by Design featuring Somkant Mishra, Senior GRC Manager, CRH, Claudia Iacobucci, Head of Assurance, Risk and Controls, ABB and Bilal Javed Mahmood, Senior Director Risk Management, Hitachi Rail.

4. Learn What’s Next with Expert Talks

Expert talks are perfect for those looking to gain quick yet impactful knowledge on tackling GRC hurdles, offering a unique opportunity to learn from GRC leaders. They will deliver concise and powerful ideas for enhancing your organization's resilience. Check them out here:

Revolutionizing Model Validation and Controls with AI and Machine Learning featuring Rita Gnutti, Executive Director, Intesa Sanpaolo.

New Science of Quantifying Risks of Digital Infrastructure featuring Sidhartha Dash, Research Director, Chartis.

5. Uncover Product Session Insights

Gain comprehensive insights into the MetricStream products, understanding their full range of capabilities and benefits. The Product Sessions offer an unmissable opportunity for attendees to directly learn from the product experts, who offer deep dives into the technical aspects and answer your specific questions. Be sure to bookmark the below sessions:

• Navigating DORA: Strengthening Digital Operational Resilience presented by Raghuram Srinivas, SVP, Product Management
• Elevating User Experience: Discover the New UI/UX in MetricStream presented by Shreyank S. Kamat, Senior Director, Product Management

6. Explore the Venue and City

Amidst the regal beauty of Kensington, the iconic Royal Garden Hotel sets the stage for a captivating sojourn in one of the world's most dynamic cities. Check out this video to discover the amazing features and attractions that our venue has to offer!

Be sure to also immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of London's attractions. Explore the historic British Museum, wander through the splendour of Hyde Park, and indulge in a panoramic vista from the iconic London Eye.

7. Build Connections with Industry Peers

A key aspect of the GRC Summit is the opportunity for attendees to engage with industry leaders and experts. There are plenty of opportunities for participants can gain fresh insights and broaden their professional horizons with both formal and informal sessions. The summit provides an excellent setting for building relationships and strengthening collaborations.

Bonus Tip:

Take a moment to also check out our exclusive customer case study presented by Gurjeev Sanghera, Product Manager Enterprise GRCA, Shell. Attend the session to learn how Shell was able boost efficiency and coordination with automated assurance processes and improve communication through a shared system.

See You in London!

The list above encapsulates the highlights, but be sure to check out the Agenda for a more comprehensive list of topics being covered Join us at the Summit to explore how AI and Resilience are shaping the future of GRC! 

Discover more about our esteemed speakers and their areas of expertise in our recent blog post – Meet our Speakers.

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