7th Edition Operational Resilience for Financial Institutions Conference

Date | 28-30 April 2025

Location | Boston, MA

Boost operational resilience through a deep dive into global best practices and lessons learned to embed a holistic risk and resilience management framework

The GFMI 7th Edition Operational Resilience for Financial Institutions conference taking place in Boston, between April 28-30, 2025 will focus on the evolving interconnected, regulatory and technological Operational Resilience landscape. The event will kick off with a deep dive into a discussion of the evolving regulatory atmosphere post-election. Meanwhile, examining the impact of new regulations like DORA, the intersection of international compliance and strategies for navigating these challenges. Sessions will cover the critical functions of threat-mapping, impact tolerances, and the role of automation and AI in bolstering resilience frameworks. Case studies and panel discussions will highlight real-word examples, including resilience reporting and staying within recovery time objectives. Participants will also explore future governance trends in cybersecurity and IT resilience, with insights into AI integration and third-party oversight.

Key Topics Include:

Post-election Regulatory Review: Navigate global Operational Resilience compliance throughout 2025
Regulatory fragmentation and driving maturity within the operational resilience framework
Foster muscle memory to achieve seamless recovery in operational resilience
Evaluate impact tolerances to support holistic and compliant operational resilience frameworks
Supplement Cyber Resilience: Strategies for preparedness and longevity within IT & Security
Harness compliance in cybersecurity through innovative AI

Best Practices and Case Studies from:

Kevin Clarke, Executive Director, Group Regulatory and Governance, UBS
Megan Speranza, Executive Director, Global Head of CCOR Resiliency Risk Oversight, JP Morgan Chase
John Welch, Managing Director, Global Head of Crisis Management, State Street
Spruille Braden, Vice President, Head of Operational Resilience, PGIM
Thomas Shola, Chief Risk and Privacy Officer, Northern Bank
Shaheen Abdul Jabbar, Vice President, Director of Information Security, Santander