NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
Our 2019 GRI Risk Summit- Dynamic Risk-A Shifting Landscape- is a wrap, and dynamic it was! From our panel on Open Banking- with lessons learned from our friends in the U.K. and Australia- to the insights from our keynote speaker on the future of the Canada- U.S. Relationship, to our explorations of cyber risk, artificial intelligence, and sustainable finance, the dialogue was stimulating and provocative.
We took some time to think about our own profession, and what talent we will need to face the future head on. The high energy “Big Ideas and Bold Perspectives” ranging from the perils of global investing, to the digital future of financial services, and rethinking financial risk in an area of climate change, were a big hit. Our Chief Risk Officer best practice panel -always a perennial favourite- lived up to its billing!
Thank-you to all who participated, spoke at our conference, moderated panels, and the team that took care of every detail. The conference was once again an unqualified success.
Mark you calendar for next year on October 8th, 2020 to join us in celebrating our 10th anniversary.
Sonia Baxendale
President and CEO, Global Risk Institute
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Currently in it's ninth year, the GRI Summit is the signature conference for the Global Risk Institute. This annual event offers thought-provoking discussions from a roster of world-class speakers. The summit is one full day and attendees can expect insightful panel discussion, keynote speakers and networking opportunities.
Business Relevant
When surveyed, 98% of attendees in 2018 agreed the Summit was relevant to their business needs.
Emerging Risks
This year's conference will bring together industry speakers specializing in:
Geopolitical Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Finance, Cyber Security & Risk Management Practices
Diversity
Over 58 Different Organizations Represented in 2018
Ranging from : Financial Services, Insurance, Academic, Government & Consulting
Time
Conference
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Date
Wednesday
September 18 2019
Location
Toronto Region Board of Trade, 4th Floor
77 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, ON M5X 1C1
EDUCATION SPONSOR:
CONFERENCE AGENDA
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BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION
7:30 AM - 8:25 AM
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CONFERENCE OPENING
8:25 AM - 8:45 AM
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OPEN BANKING: TOWARD A "MADE-IN-CANADA" SOLUTION
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
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GEO-POLITICS: CANADA AND THE U.S.: AN ENDURING PARTNERSHIP
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence & Sustainable Finance
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
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NETWORKING LUNCH
12:30 PM - 1:10 PM
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TALENT: ATTRACTING AND RETAINING RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
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BIG IDEAS & BOLD PERSPECTIVES
Geopolitical Perils in Global Investing
Survival of the Fittest- The Digital Future of Financial Services
Rethinking Financial Risk in the Era of Climate Change
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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RISK MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES:
New Ways of Solving Complex Problems
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
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CLOSING REMARKS
Raman Bhatia
Head of Digital Bank UK, HSBC Retail Banking and Wealth Management
Gordon Giffin
19th US Ambassador to Canada | Partner & Global Vice Chair, Dentons
Tom Rand
Managing Partner, ArcTern Ventures
Ben Harrison
Partner, Portag3 Ventures
Scott Farrell
Senior Partner, King & Wood Mallesons, Australia
Hugh O'Reilly
Executive-in-Residence, Global Risk Institute
Rizwan Khalfan
Executive Vice President & Chief Digital and Payments Officer, TD Bank Group
Vanda Vicars
Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary, Global Risk Institute
Lois Tullo
Executive-in-Residence, Global Risk Institute
Dr. Blair Feltmate
Head, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo
Cleo Kirkland
Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry
Jonathan Hausman
Managing Director and Head of Global Strategic Relationships, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP)
Graham Bird
Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, Great-West Lifeco Inc
Elisabeth Préfontaine, MBA, CFA, CAIA
Founder, Octonomics
Mark Hughes
Chair, Global Risk Institute
KEY RISKS FOR 2019
We asked our member organizations to provide views on key risks, on the stability of their individual institutions and the overall Canadian financial system. The Summit will focus on what we heard.
Geopolitical Risk
For the first time, geopolitical risk & rising political instability was ranked in the top 3
Industry Disruption
Open Banking & Financial Technology Innovation
Climate Change & Sustainable Finance
Expanding the financial sector’s understanding of climate risks while identifying proactive responses and new market opportunities.
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CONTACT US
GLOBAL RISK INSTITUTE OFFICE
Global Risk Institute in Financial Services
55 University Avenue, Suite 1801
Toronto, ON M5J 2H7