Come for the grub, stay for the camaraderie—let's chart a course to smoother sailing in TPRM! Lunch Meal Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:50 AM - 1:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level SESSION DESCRIPTION Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for a lunchtime adventure at our conference, where the seas of third-party risk management meet the flavors of the open ocean! As we drop anchor for a hearty midday feast, you'll enjoy a treasure trove of delicious food and drinks to refuel your mind and body.… Show More SPEAKERS Previous Next

Join us for the first network event of the conference! Pirate Parley Network Event Network Event Monday, April 7, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Oceanfront Courtyard, Main Level SESSION DESCRIPTION Ahoy, Mates! Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking, strategy, and collaboration at the Pirate Parley Network Event —an exclusive gathering during the TPRA Conference! This one-of-a-kind event takes place on Monday, April 7, 2025 , from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET in the beautiful seaside city of Myrtle Beach . Brought… Show More SPEAKERS Previous Next

Keynote Keynote Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level SESSION DESCRIPTION SPEAKERS Previous Next

Session Information Coming Soon! Track 3: Surfing the Waves of Innovation & Automation Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 3 SESSION DESCRIPTION SPEAKERS Previous Next

Take a break from the stormy seas of TPRM for a well-deserved snack break! Snack Break Break Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:50 PM - 2:10 PM North & East Pre-Function Lobby SESSION DESCRIPTION Take a break from the stormy seas of TPRM for a well-deserved snack break! As we chart our course through the day's agenda, drop anchor and enjoy a bounty of tasty treats and refreshing drinks. It's the perfect time to stretch yer sea legs, exchange insights with fellow risk navigators,… Show More SPEAKERS Previous Next

Gregory Rasner, CEO, Third Party Threat Hunting LLC Stop the Pirate Raids! Get the Continuous Monitoring Cannons! Track 1: Anchoring TPRM Essentials & Best Practices Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 1 SESSION DESCRIPTION Learn how to stop the continual raids by the bad actors (pirates!) and lower your third-party risk by leveraging continuous monitoring effectively. It is not enough to have tools, the organization must have a plan and run-book on how to target pirates attacks more effectively. SPEAKERS Gregory Rasner CEO Third Party Threat Hunting LLC Gregory is a CEO, author, educator, speaker, and leader in the field of cybersecurity, zero trust, and third-party risk. With over 25 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, he has helped numerous clients and organizations improve their security posture and reduce their risk exposure. He is the founder and CEO of Third Party Threat Hunting LLC, a cybersecurity consulting firm that specializes in a wide range of areas, including… Show More Previous Next

Session Information Coming Soon! Track 2: Fortifying the Shoreline (Operational Risk & Resilience) Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 2 SESSION DESCRIPTION SPEAKERS Previous Next

Daniel Philemon, Senior Solutions Consultant DEMO: Aravo Solutions Track 4: Charting the Course (Regulation & Compliance) Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Tides 1 & 2 SESSION DESCRIPTION This session is to provide a high level walkthrough demonstration of the Aravo TPRM platform with a focus on how Aravo helps organizations centralize, automate, and scale to address their most complex risk & compliance needs. SPEAKERS Daniel Philemon Senior Business Solutions Consultant Aravo Solutions Daniel serves as a Senior Business Solutions Consultant at Aravo Solutions and has a passion for helping organizations see value in technology to understand risk through the context of third parties. Previous Next

Facilitated by Paul Kurtz, Senior Manager, Third Party Risk Management at First Century Bank, NA Industry Roundtable: Finance Track 1: Anchoring TPRM Essentials & Best Practices Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Atlantic Ballroom 1 SESSION DESCRIPTION Navigating the High Seas of Financial Risk: An Industry Roundtable on TPRM in Finance Ahoy, Finance mates! Ready to set sail on a lively discussion of TPRM challenges and innovations? Join us for an interactive roundtable where fellow finance pros will navigate through the stormy waters of third-party risk management… Show More SPEAKERS Paul Kurtz Senior Manager, Third Party Risk Management First Century Bank, NA Paul Kurtz is the Senior Manager over Third-Party Risk Management with First Century Bank. With three decades of experience in financial services, Paul’s Third-Party Risk experience dates to 2012 when he was asked to help build the TPRM program at SunTrust Bank, now Truist. Paul has held first and second line of defense TPRM roles with banks and financial service providers serving clients and financial institutions worldwide. Additionally, Paul has… Show More Previous Next

Courtney Turner, Third Party Risk Manager, Deere & Co Practical Solutions for Scaling Third Party Risk Management Track 2: Fortifying the Shoreline (Operational Risk & Resilience) Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 2 SESSION DESCRIPTION In today’s complex business landscape, effectively managing third party risk is crucial, especially for large organizations with extensive supplier inventories. John Deere's is over 30,000 within scope. This session would share our innovative strategies for scaling third party risk management practices to ensure that risk assessments are commensurate with the… Show More SPEAKERS Courtney Turner Third Party Risk Manager Deere & Co Courtney Turner is the Third-Party Risk Manager, with over 17 years of invaluable experience at John Deere. Courtney's career at John Deere began in Supply Management, where she spent the first decade specializing in areas such as Order Fulfillment Process (OFP), global growth initiatives, strategic sourcing, and managing indirect materials. Courtney shifted her focus to Information Security, dedicating over 7 years to mastering security banking regulations for audit and compliance… Show More Previous Next

Ed Thomas, ProcessUnity Get Off the Assessment Treadmill. Take a Data-First, Questionnaire-Second Approach to TPRM Track 3: Surfing the Waves of Innovation & Automation Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 3 SESSION DESCRIPTION The work never ends. Every year, we onboard more third parties. And every year, our assessment workload gets worse. More resources to help? Not going to happen. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. We have been at this process for years, but it continues to get worse for your team and… Show More SPEAKERS Ed Thomas Senior Vice President ProcessUnity Ed Thomas is a Senior Vice President at ProcessUnity, with an extensive background in Third-Party Risk Management. A seasoned expert in the field, Ed has years of experience guiding organizations on their journey to establish efficient and effective risk management programs. Combining his deep industry knowledge with practical insights, Ed aims to assist organizations in realizing the full potential of their TPRM programs. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from… Show More Previous Next

John Tondreau, ProcessUnity DEMO: ProcessUnity Track 2: Fortifying the Shoreline (Operational Risk & Resilience) Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 2 SESSION DESCRIPTION SPEAKERS John Tondreau Senior Director / Solution Architect ProcessUnity John Tondreau brings over 20 years of expertise in risk, compliance, and vendor risk management to his role as Senior Director - Solutions Architect at ProcessUnity. Since joining ProcessUnity in 2014, John has become a key leader in developing innovative accelerator solutions, such as the TPRM DORA Accelerator and bespoke use cases for high-profile customers like Wells Fargo and American Express. His work has driven significant engagement and strategic growth… Show More Previous Next