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Risk Americas 2026

CeFPro is proud to present the 15th Annual Risk Americas Convention at Convene 360 Madison, May 19-20, 2026.

Join senior experts and thought leaders to explore the latest challenges, innovations, and regulatory developments within financial services.

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Senior attendees from leading banks, regulators, and financial institutions across North America.

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Expert speakers sharing insights across two days

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Sessions spanning strategy, regulation, AI, model risk, and balance sheet management.

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Parallel streams each day, offering focused, high-level discussion.

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Hours of content and debate, designed for senior CROs, risk and treasury leaders.

Topic Overview

Keynote Sessions

The Global and U.S. Economic OutlookThe Regulatory and Supervisory Landscape for 2026Using AI in Risk Management: Separating Hype from Practical OpportunityManaging Strategic RiskThe Future of Risk ManagementRedefining the Purpose of Risk Leadership in 2026
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Non-Financial and Operational Risk

Operational Resilience

Business Continuity

Conduct & Culture

Third Party Governance

Regulatory Expectance & Oversight

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AI & Model Risk

Practical AI Uses

Model Validation

Model Scaling

Agentic & Generative AI

Data Privacy & Security

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Treasury & Balance Sheet Management

Rate Fluctuation

Liquidity Risk

Capital Management

Scenario Planning & Stress Testing

Funding Strategies

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Market & Global Trends

Geopolitical Scenario Analysis

Political Landscape Impact

Deregulation

Digital Assets & Payment Innovation

Financial Crime & Fraud Prevention

Topic Overview

Keynote Sessions
The Global and U.S Economic Outlook | The Regulatory and Supervisory Landscape for 2026 | Using AI in Risk Management” Separating Hype from Practical Opportunity | Managing Strategic Risk | The Future of Risk Management | Redefining the Purpose of Risk Leadership in 2026

Non-Financial and Operational Risk
Operational Resilience |Business Continuity |Conduct & Culture |Third Party Governance |Regulatory Expectance & Oversight

AI & Model Risk
Practical AI Uses | Model Validation | Model Scaling | Agentic & Generative AI | Data Privacy & Security

Treasury & Balance Sheet Management
Rate Fluctuation | Liquidity Risk | Capital Management | Scenario Planning & Stress Testing | Funding Strategies

Market & Global Trends
Geopolitical Scenario Analysis | Political Landscape Impact | Deregulation | Digital Assets & Payment Innovation | Financial Crime & Fraud Prevention

Who’s attending?

A Snapshot of Our Speakers from 2025

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Carl Groth
Chief Risk Officer
Legal & General Retirement

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Markus Lammer
COO, Investment Banking and Capital Markets, Americas
UBS

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Melissa Sexton
Chief Risk Officer
BNY Mellon Wealth Management

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Tendayi Kapfidze
Chief Economist
Wells Fargo

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Pankaj Vaish
Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Treasury
State Street

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Stream 1

Pre-Event Masterclass

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Why CeFPro Events?

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5 Reasons Why You Can’t Miss Out

  • Understand the Evolving Risk Landscape

    Keep up with the latest regulations, emerging threats, and strategic priorities shaping risk management.

  • Practical Case Studies

    See how leading institutions manage risk across resilience, conduct, credit, liquidity, and models.

  • Innovation & Technology

    Discover how AI, data, and automation are reshaping risk identification and reporting.

  • Risk & Resilience

    Learn how climate, environmental, and social risks are impacting portfolios and how to prepare.

  • Collaborative Insights

    Engage with senior risk leaders and regulators to share strategies driving the future of risk.

They Say it Best

” Really enjoyed attending, moderating and joinging in the panel discussions at stress testing week. A lot of food for thought! Looking forward to carrying on the conversation with many of the attendees ”

” It’s crucial to attend these events to have conversations and build the brand ”

” There was a fantastic list of speakers with highly relevant topics giving us a much better understanding on what they need ”

” [these events] allow you to understand what you don’t know and what the unknown unknowns are ”

” It was great to get an understanding of the product market fit with first hand conversations ”

” Hugely impressed with the quality and depth of dialogue and thought-provoking discussions ”

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The Venue

Convene 360 Madison | Convene
Madison Avenue
Midtown Manhattan
New York NY 10017

The venue offers a convenient central setting just moments from Grand Central Terminal and within walking distance of Bryant Park and the New York Public Library.