Moderator
Joseph Wolfgram
In an era of accelerating digital transformation, growing regulatory complexity, and evolving cyber threats, Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Security leaders stand at the forefront of organizational resilience. Moderated by Former Executive of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Joseph Wolfgram, on July 17th GRCMeet Live will collaborate leading GRC and Security leaders for an exclusive virtual discussion to explore the intersections of resilience, regulation, and strategic growth. ​
Former Executive of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The CISOCirlce
A peer group of Leaders, Visionaries, and Game Changers who have shaped this collaboration.
Fred Clayton
CISO
Akumin®
Zechariah Akinpelu
CISO
Unity Bank Plc
Kevin Dunn
CISO
Daybright Financial
Elevating Governance: Insights for Modern GRC & Security Executives
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) leaders are accelerating the adoption of next-generation technologies—artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and cloud-native platforms—to reimagine governance models and proactively anticipate enterprise risks. According to Gartner, by 2025 these innovations will be indispensable for delivering adaptive controls, real-time compliance monitoring, and enterprise-wide resilience amid escalating digital complexity and global uncertainty.
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Cybersecurity, regulatory change management, and responsible data governance are now firmly established as strategic imperatives. Forrester highlights intelligent data oversight, AI explainability, and cross-border compliance as critical challenges on the 2025 horizon. In response, GRC teams are investing in integrated platforms that balance predictive analytics with privacy-by-design architectures to navigate evolving frameworks like the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), SEC cyber disclosure rules, and the EU AI Act.
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At the same time, GRC executives are transcending their traditional risk oversight roles to become strategic advisors and transformation enablers. By fostering deep collaboration with business and technology leaders, they are aligning governance with innovation, driving ESG transparency, and enabling sustainable growth—all while safeguarding compliance and ethical accountability. This marks a pivotal shift: governance as a catalyst for enterprise value creation.
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However, talent readiness emerges as a critical constraint. Leading GRC organizations are building teams equipped with AI fluency, regulatory agility, digital ethics, and geopolitical risk acumen. These capabilities are no longer optional—they are essential to navigate an increasingly dynamic risk landscape and to prepare for emerging threats such as AI-powered fraud, supply chain vulnerabilities, and heightened ESG scrutiny.
Discussion
Join us for a virtual discussion as we explore how GRC leaders are evolving into strategic enablers—leveraging AI, regulatory intelligence, and integrated risk management to drive compliance, resilience, and responsible growth.
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As the GRC landscape shifts, leaders are expected to balance innovation with accountability, navigating a web of evolving regulations, cybersecurity threats, and ESG responsibilities. According to Gartner, governance leaders are central to embedding risk-aware decision-making, automating controls, and aligning compliance strategies with enterprise transformation.
Forrester highlights a move from reactive compliance to predictive governance—where risk officers partner with business units to deliver trust, transparency, and agility. Meanwhile, Deloitte emphasizes the growing need for unified data governance, ethical AI oversight, and third-party risk intelligence in a complex digital environment.
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This panel discussion offers GRC executives actionable insights into navigating regulatory disruption, operationalizing risk strategy, and shaping the future of governance and compliance leadership in 2025 and beyond.