Join the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) for our 2026 Virtual Conference: "Emerging Risks & Operational Resiliency" on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CT.
What to Expect
As organizations navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape, this conference will explore the latest emerging threats—from evolving regulatory expectations to third party vulnerabilities and operational disruptions.
Attendees will gain actionable guidance on strengthening resilience, enhancing risk frameworks, and proactively addressing uncertainties that can impact business continuity.
Through expert-led sessions, participants will leave better equipped to anticipate challenges, adapt to change, and build more robust, future-ready organizations.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is ideal for:
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TPRM professionals seeking to enhance their programs
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Risk management and compliance officers
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Procurement and vendor management specialists
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IT and cybersecurity professionals involved in third party risk
Whether you’re focused on third-party risk, enterprise risk, or operational continuity, this event offers valuable perspectives and tools to help you stay ahead in a rapidly shifting environment.
TRACK 1
Driving Resilience Through Continuous Improvement
TRACK 2
Driving TPRM Transformation Through Innovation
TRACK 3
Navigating Emerging Risks & Regulatory Change
Agenda
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
5 minutes
Welcome & Kick-Off
Julie Gaiaschi, CEO & Co-founder, TPRA
Zoom Lobby
Kick off this virtual conference with a few words from Julie Gaiaschi, CEO & Co-founder…
Speakers
Richard Hummel
VP, Threat Intelligence
SecurityScorecard
Brian Shaw
Third-Party Risk & Compliance Executive
Independent
Ken Wolckenhauer
Head of Vendor Management
Nordea Bank
Maxine Ayers
Director Operational Risk Management
Corebridge Financial
Kholofelo Mothibi
Head of TPRM
Corebridge Financial
Natalie Druckmann
VP, Head of EMEA
Certa.ai
Sandeep Suresh
Managing Director
Supply Wisdom
Sophia Corsetti
Sr Product Marketing Manager
ProcessUnity
Nitin Agarwal
Director Enterprise AI & Risk
Luminace
Tracey Forney
previously Sr Information Security Manager
Federal Reserve
Bryn Sedlacek
VP, Product Management
Aravo Solutions, Inc
Michael Volkov
CEO
The Volkov Law Group PC
Austin Starowicz
Director, Solutions Consulting
Mastercard Cybersecurity
Rachael Elliott
Director of Global Strategy and Innovation
DRI International
Jake Olcott
VP Government Affairs
Bitsight
Jan Stappers
LL.M., PgD EVP, GRC Solutions Strategy
Mitratech Prevalent
Julie Gaiaschi
CEO & Co-founder
Third Party Risk Association (TPRA)
