June 11 - 13, 2025 | Toronto | Website
This GFMI conference taking place on June 11-13, 2025 in Toronto will focus on preparing an operational resilience and third party risk management strategy in the face of increasing risks across financial institutions.
Sessions will address strategies for aligning with the E-21 guidelines, ensuring compliance with OSFI's requirements by the September 2025 deadline, and transitioning from siloed risk management to a more integrated, end to end approach. Discussions will also delve into third-party risk management, emphasizing the importance of vendor assessments and collaboration for seamless resilience across supply chains. The conference will explore how to enhance cyber resilience amid growing threats, the role of emerging technologies like AI, and balancing innovation with compliance. Additionally, sessions will ESG factors, as well as the importance of aligning resilience strategies with climate risks, geopolitical uncertainties, and emerging technologies. The industry meeting will provide actionable insights on managing dependencies, optimizing testing and ensuring long-term sustainability in operational risk frameworks.
Key Topics Include:
- An overview of the key pillars of the E-21 guidelines and how to adhere to the expectations for an effective operational resilience strategy by the September 2025 deadline
- Transition from a siloed risk approach to effectively identify and map critical dependencies
- Align third-party risk management processes with operational resilience frameworks to ensure seamless integration and consistency across teams
- Strengthen operational resilience amidst increasing cyber risks to mitigate impact
- Discuss the importance of aligning ESG targets with operational resilience, considering reputational, financial, and environmental factors
- Address regulatory compliance and the challenge of managing emerging technologies to optimize resilience
Best Practices and Case Studies from:
- Elspeth Bowler, Managing Director of the Operational Risk Division, OSFI
- Bob Wordelmann, Head of Operational Resilience Standards, Programs & Policy, TD
- Laura Drinkwater, Senior Director Third Party Risk Management, Innovation Federal Credit Union
- Roger Favero, Chief Information Officer, HomeEquity Bank
- Amar Vyas, Director, ESG Risk, Scotiabank
- Tania Narciso, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, TMX Group
