Webinar Description
What the event is about
The event is a live “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) webinar hosted by Emily Hodges, Chief Operating Officer of Risk Ledger. It is designed as an open Q&A session focused on supply chain security and third-party risk management (TPRM). Unlike typical webinars with limited Q&A time, this session is entirely dedicated to answering attendee questions in real time. Participants are encouraged to ask about 2026 market trends in supply chain security, the impact of AI on supply chain visibility, operational lessons from scaling Risk Ledger, and practical challenges such as budget constraints, tool consolidation, and restructuring security functions. The format is unscripted, interactive, and attendee-driven, aiming to provide practical advice and recommendations directly from an industry leader.
Subject Matter
Main topics include supply chain security, third-party risk management (TPRM), AI’s role in supply chain visibility, operational bottlenecks, budget management, tool stack consolidation, and security function restructuring.
Niche
The event operates within the niche of Supply Chain Security and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), with a focus on cybersecurity and operational resilience for organisations managing complex supplier ecosystems.
Target Audience
The event is designed for professionals responsible for supply chain security, risk management, and cybersecurity. Likely attendees include CISOs, COOs, Heads of Security, Risk Managers, Procurement Leaders, IT Security professionals, and operational leaders from industries with significant supply chain dependencies (e.g., financial services, insurance, technology, public sector, critical infrastructure).
Problems the Event Helps Solve
The event addresses challenges such as navigating operational bottlenecks, managing budget constraints, consolidating security tools, restructuring security functions, adapting to market trends, and leveraging AI for improved supply chain visibility.
Commercial Intent Signals
The event’s intent is primarily education, thought leadership, and community building, with secondary goals of lead generation and networking. It positions Risk Ledger as a trusted advisor and platform in supply chain security.
Key Messaging & Positioning
Recurring themes include “practical advice and recommendations,” “no fixed script,” “your burning questions,” “market trends,” “AI reshaping supply chain visibility,” and “lessons learned from scaling operations.”
Sponsors / Vendors / Technologies Mentioned
Risk Ledger is the host and primary technology referenced. Badges for Cyber Essentials, ISO/IEC 27001, and Intruder.io are displayed, indicating alignment with recognised security standards and platforms.
Format & Experience
The event is a live, virtual webinar with an interactive, Q&A-driven format.
Final Classification
Event Category: Supply Chain Security / Third-Party Risk Management Webinar
Primary Audience: Security, risk, and operational leaders in organisations with complex supply chains
Primary Problem Solved: Addressing operational and strategic challenges in supply chain security and TPRM
Commercial Goal of the Event: Education, thought leadership, community engagement, and lead generation
5 relevant keywords: Supply Chain Security, TPRM, AI, Operational Resilience, Risk Management