Organisational resilience during political & economic instability 

Discussing technological disruptions like AI

Third- & nth-party risks

Regulation impacts

Lessons learned from crises in history (such as the GFC and COVID-19), and applying modern technological practice to them

Identify early signals of an emerging crisis vs. a contained emergency

Develop appropriate communication strategies for each scenario

Avoid overreaction or underreaction in high-pressure situations

Strengthen their crisis preparedness and decision-making processes

Recognising ESG compliance as a core component of risk management and governance

ESG beyond compliance - exploring the shift to embed ESG within organisational values and purpose in businesses

Is ESG and stakeholder capitalism now dead: What impact will changing global geopolitical realities have on sustainability and decarbonisation ambitions of businesses – does Trump change everything?

Practical steps to integrate ESG into existing risk frameworks to drive resilience and long-term value

Insights into emerging ESG risks and how to mitigate them effectively

Understanding the role of leadership in driving ESG initiatives and enhancing organisational reputation

Learning from case studies to turn ESG commitments into actionable strategies for managing risk

Understanding the critical role of the risk function in supporting governance and board decision-making

 Learning practical strategies to improve risk literacy at the board level

Exploring strategies to communicate risk clearly to boards, fostering better engagement and smarter decisions

Exploring how to align risk appetite with governance frameworks for balanced decision-making

Gaining a clear understanding of risks and opportunities that AI currently presents to New Zealand organisations

AI as an emerging threat and its potential business impacts

Practical strategies to prepare for unexpected AI-related risks and build resilience

Insights into governance frameworks to ensure responsible and accountable AI usage

Tools and techniques for scenario planning and incident response to mitigate AI disruptions

Balancing innovation with risk management to achieve long-term success in an AI-driven world

Understanding the human element in cybersecurity risks and how to empower employees to mitigate threats

Strengthening processes to close gaps in cybersecurity practices and improve risk management

Leveraging technology to enhance threat detection and incident response

Building a cyber-resilient organisation by aligning people, processes, and technology

Exploring real-world strategies for reducing cyber risk exposure and building long-term resilience

Understanding the dual nature of social media as a valuable business tool and a reputation risk

 Identifying potential social media risks and learning how to manage them proactively

Building a social media risk management framework to monitor, mitigate, and respond to risks

Exploring strategies to protect brand reputation while leveraging social media opportunities for business growth

Learning best practices for crisis communication to respond effectively to social media incidents

Highlighting the importance of combining practical risk profiling with continuous improvement to achieve higher risk maturity

Defining risk profiling and risk maturity

Exploring the co-relationship between risk profiling and risk maturity

Understanding how accurate risk profiling feeds into risk maturity progression

Highlighting how risk profiling and maturity together create a feedback loop of improved risk management

Explaining advanced risk profiling tools and techniques

Explaining how to build a roadmap to risk maturity and integrating risk profiling into the organisation’s culture and processes

Understanding how AI empowers risk leaders to improve risk management practices and decision-making 

Learning practical applications of AI in risk processes to enhance efficiency and proactively manage risks 

Exploring strategies for mitigating AI-related risks while maintaining governance and compliance 

Building a risk-aware culture that integrates AI tools into daily operations 

Developing the leadership skills necessary to lead risk management transformation in an AI-powered future