Chris Phillips, VP, Procurement and Vendor Risk, Lendmark Financial Services Designing a Comprehensive TPRM Framework: Essential Elements for Success Track 1: Anchoring TPRM Essentials & Best Practices Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 1 SESSION DESCRIPTION In today's interconnected business environment, managing third-party risks is crucial to ensuring the resilience and integrity of your organization. “Designing a Comprehensive TPRM Framework: Essential Elements for Success” session will guide you through the essential components and structure of an effective Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework. We will explore critical… Show More SPEAKERS Chris Phillips VP, Procurement and Vendor Risk Lendmark Financial Services Chris has an extensive background in banking and financial industry with an emphasis in Regulatory Compliance and Third-Party Risk Management. Skills include the ability to identify solutions to improve internal processes, initiative-taker, and exceptional analytical person. Her skills and experience assisted in successfully developing, implementing, and overseeing the current Third-Party Risk Management Program at Lendmark Financial Services. Of her many outstanding qualities, Chris has genuine care and concern for people,… Show More Previous Next

Session Information Coming Soon! Track 4: Charting the Course (Regulation & Compliance) Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Tides 1 & 2 SESSION DESCRIPTION SPEAKERS Previous Next

Pankaj Goyal, Director of Research & Standards, FAIR Institute Third Party Risk is First Party Risk: From Process to Decisions Track 3: Surfing the Waves of Innovation & Automation Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 3 SESSION DESCRIPTION TPRM has been considered a step child in enterprise risk or compliance programs. It is now time to consider TPRM program as an integral part of your cybersecurity program. To do that, the TPRM practitioners need to change also. They have to look beyond 'check in the box' compliance exercises… Show More SPEAKERS Previous Next

Facilitated by Christopher Strazishar, Third Party Governance Program Manager at Corebridge Financial Industry Roundtable: Insurance (Life, Health, Auto, etc.) Track 3: Surfing the Waves of Innovation & Automation Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Atlantic Ballroom 3 SESSION DESCRIPTION Guardians of the Treasure Chest: An Insurance Industry Roundtable on TPRM Avast, protectors of life, health, auto, and all things insured! Set sail with fellow insurance leaders for a roundtable voyage through the unique challenges of third-party risk management in the insurance industry. This session will tackle the intricate topics… Show More SPEAKERS Christopher Strazishar Third Party Governance Program Manager Corebridge Financial Christopher Strazishar is part of a small team in Third Party Governance at Corebridge Financial supporting the 1st Line Business and 2nd Line Third Party Risk Management team. He has spent his entire career in the Life and Retirement Insurance industry – the first 17 years building out Life New Business operations, vendor management teams, and an internal insurance agency; the past 6 years in Risk Management and Governance. Third… Show More Previous Next

Lisa Mae Hill, Independent Contractor How to Assess Your Vendors' SSAE 18 SOC Report for Comprehensive Consistent and Security-Focused Due Diligence Track 1: Anchoring TPRM Essentials & Best Practices Wednesday, April 9, 2025 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 1 SESSION DESCRIPTION A full overview of how to use the SOC audit report for due diligence with a focus on Information System Security and Data Protections. Overview includes how to assess exceptions and their impact and CUEC implementation. SPEAKERS Previous Next

Set sail for an unforgettable evening of networking, fun, and pirate-themed camaraderie as we gather to chart new connections and discover hidden treasures in third-party risk management. Treasure Trove Network Event Network Event Tuesday, April 8, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM North & East Pre-Function Lobby SESSION DESCRIPTION Ahoy, TPRM adventurers! Join us for the Treasure Trove Network Event during TPRA’s annual TPRM conference, Navigating Risky TPRM Waters . Set sail for an unforgettable evening of networking, fun, and pirate-themed camaraderie as we gather to chart new connections and discover hidden treasures in third-party risk management. This lively event will… Show More SPEAKERS Previous Next

General Session General Session Wednesday, April 9, 2025 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level SESSION DESCRIPTION SPEAKERS Previous Next

Session Information Coming Soon! Track 4: Charting the Course (Regulation & Compliance) Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM Tides 1 & 2 SESSION DESCRIPTION SPEAKERS Previous Next

Take a break from the stormy seas of TPRM for a well-deserved snack break! Snack Break Break Tuesday, April 8, 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

Jillian Kwong, MIT Sloan School of Management Securing the Fleet: Collaborative Cybersecurity Strategies for Large Firms and their Small and Medium Suppliers Track 4: Charting the Course (Regulation & Compliance) Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM Tides 1 & 2 SESSION DESCRIPTION Tired of seeing your supply chain vulnerable to cyberattacks? Many large companies expect their small and medium suppliers to fend for themselves against cyber threats. The reality is that increasing security requirements coupled with limited resources, knowledge gaps, and understaffed security teams cripple small and medium enterprises’ (SMEs) ability to be… Show More SPEAKERS Jillian Kwong Research Scientist Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan (CAMS) Dr. Jillian Kwong, PhD, is a Research Scientist at the Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan (CAMS). Her work focuses on enhancing cybersecurity and building resilience in the supply chain for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Dr. Kwong specializes in qualitative and mixed-method research, leveraging her expertise in communication, data protection, human behavior, and organizational studies to explore the human aspects of cybersecurity. At CAMS, she leads several research grants examining SMEs,… Show More Previous Next

Julie Gaiaschi CEO & Co-Founder Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) Roundtable: Leadership (Invite Only!) Track 3: Surfing the Waves of Innovation & Automation Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Atlantic Ballroom 3 SESSION DESCRIPTION Captains of the Fleet: Leadership Roundtable on TPRM (Invite Only) Ahoy, esteemed captains! This exclusive, invite-only roundtable gathers top leaders and decision-makers to share high-level insights on steering the ship through the evolving waters of third-party risk management. In this session, discuss the strategic challenges facing TPRM leadership today, from… Show More SPEAKERS Previous Next

Kick off Day 2 with TPRA Captain Julie Gaiaschi! Opening Remarks General Session Wednesday, April 9, 2025 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level SESSION DESCRIPTION All hands on deck! Join us as Julie Gaiaschi, CEO & Co-Founder of the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA), officially launches our journey into "Navigating Risky TPRM Waters." From 8:45 to 9:00 AM, Captain Gaiaschi will welcome attendees aboard, share her vision for this pirate-themed, TPRM adventure, and outline the… Show More SPEAKERS Previous Next