Programme

Meeting Agenda  (subject to changes) – BST

09:00 Registration and breakfast

09:30 Welcome from the European Risk Management Council

  • Dr Evgueni Ivantsov, Chairman, European Risk Management Council

09:40 Opening remarks from the Meeting Host

  • Silvia Pavoni, Editor in Chief, The Banker, Financial Times Group

09:45 Session 1: Scanning the risk horizon: key threats and emerging challenges

 In an era of rapid change, financial institutions must stay ahead of evolving risks, from geopolitical instability and market turmoil to technological disruptions and regulatory shifts. As new threats emerge, CROs must enhance their risk frameworks to ensure resilience and adaptability. This session will examine the most pressing risks on the horizon, explore strategies for proactive risk management, and discuss how institutions can prepare for an increasingly uncertain future.

Moderator: Moonish Sood, Head of Financial services Europe, UK & APAC, Genpact

Opening Addresses:

  • Stephen Shelley, Group Chief Risk Officer, Lloyds Banking Group
  • Keiran Foad, Group Chief Risk Officer, NatWest and NatWest Holdings
  • Julia Dunn, Chief Risk Officer, HSBC Bank plc

10:55 Session 2. Strengthening organisational resilience to sustain major risk shocks and global disruption

Amid surging geopolitical volatility, growing interconnectedness, supply chain risks, and technological threats, financial institutions face the challenge of maintaining both financial and operational resilience. This raises the question of whether these negative trends are weakening resilience and creating new sources of pressure. To navigate these challenges, financial institutions must leverage human capital and advanced technology to strengthen their resilience strategies, effectively mitigate emerging risks, ensure stable performance, and meet increasing regulatory requirements on operational resilience.

Moderator: Farah Khalique, Editor of Banking Risk & Regulation, Financial Times

Opening Addresses:

  • John Kelly, Chief Risk Officer UK, Allied Irish Bank
  • Lucy da Piedade, Chief Controls Officer Consumer Bank and Payments, Barclays
  • Alok Rustagi, Head of Banking Data and Analytics EMEA, EXL

12:05 Networking Lunch

12:55 KEYNOTE ADDRESS from Knowledge Partner: Achieving Digital Resilience

  • Marco Vettori, Senior Partner, Europe Banking & Risk Lead, McKinsey & Company

13:15 Session 3. Geopolitical risk and the new world order: The impact on risk landscape

As Donald Trump’s administration reshapes US foreign relationship and international trade policies, the geopolitical risk landscape is undergoing significant shifts. From tariff escalations to heightened geopolitical tensions, financial institutions must navigate an increasingly uncertain new world order. What are the key risks and strategic implications of Trump’s policy agenda? How could policy actions reshape markets, business environment and the regulatory agenda. What risk mitigation strategies and scenario planning can help financial institutions stay resilient in this evolving environment.

Moderator: András Havas, Geopolitics & Risk Partner, McKinsey & Company

Opening Addresses:

  • Sir Stewart Eldon, KCMG, OBE, former UK Permanent Representative to NATO, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations and British Ambassador to Ireland
  • Dr Helen Belopolsky, Global Head of Geopolitical Risk, HSBC

14:15 Networking Coffee Break

14:50 Session 4. Unleashing AI in Risk Management: Strategic Advantage or Risky Gamble?

As AI and advanced analytics reshape risk management, CROs face critical decisions: Embrace innovation or risk losing control? This session will challenge industry leaders to explore bold strategies for integrating AI and advanced analytics effectively, balancing strategic gains against model risk, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

Moderator: Silvia Pavoni, Editor in Chief, The Banker, Financial Times Group

Opening Addresses:

  • Mark Kandborg, Group Chief Risk Officer, Nordea
  • Peter Crosbie, Executive Director, Financial Services, Provectus

15:50 Session 5. Preparing for the unexpected: developing agility for a dynamic risk environment

In today’s rapidly evolving risk landscape, financial institutions must be equipped to respond robustly to unforeseen challenges – from market shocks to operational disruptions. Embedding agility into risk management frameworks is essential for navigating uncertainty and maintaining resilience. This session will explore how CROs can foster adaptability, strengthen stress testing and crisis management capabilities, and develop strategies to effectively address unexpected risks.

Moderator: Kimberley Long, Asia Editor, The Banker, Financial Times Group

Opening Addresses:

  • David Coleman, Group Chief Risk Officer, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
  • Herve de Laforcade, Chief Marketing Officer, ActiveViam

16:50 Chairman’s closing remarks

  • Dr Evgueni Ivantsov, Chairman, European Risk Management Council

17:00 Networking