Date | 20-22 April 2026

Location | Dubai, UAE

In a landscape shaped by digital acceleration, regulatory scrutiny and interconnected risk, operational resilience is now a strategic priority for financial institutions.

The 2nd Annual Operational Resilience for Financial Institutions Conference explores governance in action, real-time assurance, AI safeguards, third-party and vendor risk, DORA readiness, Basel alignment, cyber-physical resilience and Three Lines integration.

With a focus on scenario testing, unified operating models and predictive risk intelligence, the programme moves beyond compliance — enabling institutions to build adaptive, resilient-by-design operations from boardroom to back office.

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Explore the Agenda & Speaker Lineup


Spotlight on Key Themes

  • Embedding Operational Resilience as a Strategic Advantage
  • Integrating Business Continuity, Cyber, Technology and Third-Party Risk
  • Regulatory Readiness: DORA and Global Resilience Expectations
  • Managing AI, Data and Cloud Risks in Financial Services
  • Strengthening Third-Party and Vendor Ecosystems
  • Moving from Reactive Recovery to Proactive Readiness

Engage With Influential Voices From:

BNP Paribas | Europe Arab Bank | Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) | HSBC UAE | Standard Chartered UAE | Mastercard UAE |

…alongside 12+ renowned regional leaders shaping the future of operational resilience across global financial institutions!


Deep Dive Post-Conference Workshop

Building the Integrated Operational Resilience Playbook

Led by Julien Haye, Managing Director & Founder, Aevitium LTD (UK)

This interactive workshop guides participants in building a unified resilience playbook — aligning business continuity, crisis management, incident response, cyber resilience, third-party oversight, data governance and reputational risk within a single, enterprise-wide framework.


Who Will Be There?

Industry Leaders & Experts Including:
CROs | CISOs | CCOs | Heads of Operational Resilience | Heads of Business Continuity & Risk | Heads of Vendor & Third-Party Risk | Internal Audit Directors | IT & Cybersecurity Leaders

Representing sectors such as:

Commercial Banks | Retail Banks | Investment Banks | Private Banks | Life Insurance | Non-Life Insurance | Health Insurance | Property & Casualty Insurance | Reinsurance | Mutual Funds | Pension Funds | Private Equity | Hedge Funds | Community Credit Unions | Federal Credit Unions | Securities Brokers | Trading Platforms | Central Banks | National and International Regulatory Agencies | Financial Supervisory Authorities


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