#RISK New York Brings Together GRC Leaders for Two Days of Insight & Impact

Key Takeaways

• Strong Turnout: Over 500 delegates attended #RISK New York at Fordham Law School, confirming its growing influence as a premier GRC event.
• Top-Tier Speakers: The lineup featured renowned figures like Michael Rasmussen, Jesse Tayler, Anne Higgins, Matt Kelly, Jules Polonetsky, Tom Hardin, and Tom Fox.
• Future-Focused Discussions: Sessions tackled major themes shaping GRC today, including AI governance, cybersecurity, ethics, and regulatory change.
• Community Engagement: The event fostered meaningful dialogue among risk, compliance, and security professionals across industries.
• Practical Insight: Attendees left with forward-looking strategies and frameworks to apply in their organizations.

Deep Dive

The #RISK New York conference made a powerful return on July 9–10, drawing over 500 delegates to Fordham Law School for what has quickly become a cornerstone event in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) calendar. Held in the heart of Manhattan, the two-day conference delivered a dynamic blend of expert-led sessions, forward-thinking workshops, and high-impact networking that energized the global GRC community.

As a proud media sponsor, we had a front-row seat to some of the most pressing conversations shaping the future of risk, compliance, AI, ethics, and cybersecurity. The agenda featured an impressive roster of thought leaders and practitioners, with keynote presentations and panels from the likes of Michael Rasmussen, Jesse Tayler, Anne Higgins, Matt Kelly, Jules Polonetsky, Tom Hardin, and Tom Fox—each bringing fresh insight and practical wisdom to an audience hungry for clarity in a rapidly shifting landscape.

Whether it was Rasmussen’s call for more integrated approaches to risk orchestration, Kelly’s sharp takes on regulatory trends, or Polonetsky’s deep dive into AI ethics, the sessions offered something for everyone, from compliance officers and privacy pros to cybersecurity leaders and policy experts.

Beyond the sessions, delegates engaged in lively breakout discussions, connected with peers and solution providers, and walked away with new strategies to take back to their organizations.

With its mix of vision, expertise, and community, #RISK New York reaffirmed why it’s one of the go-to gatherings for anyone navigating the intersection of governance, technology, and trust.

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