Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- In-person conference in New York City on November 4, 2026, organized by CeFPro
- Focuses on operational risk transformation, AI governance, and regulatory compliance in financial services
- Addresses systemic risk, organizational silos, and scenario-based resilience planning
- Designed for Chief Risk Officers, Heads of Operational Risk, and senior compliance leaders
About the Event
Next Gen OpRisk USA is an executive-level conference bringing together senior risk professionals to examine how operational risk management is evolving amid technological disruption, heightened cyber threats, and shifting regulatory expectations. The event features panels, keynote presentations, and networking sessions designed for knowledge sharing among financial services leaders.
Operational Risk and Technology Integration
The conference examines how organizations can modernize risk frameworks and operating models to improve efficiency at scale. Sessions address the integration of AI and advanced technologies into risk management practices, with particular attention to AI governance and data ethics. Attendees will explore how predictive capabilities can enhance risk identification and how technology platforms can support more effective oversight.
Systemic Risk and Organizational Resilience
A central theme is managing interconnected and systemic risks across complex organizational structures. The program addresses how financial institutions can break down internal silos that impede effective risk management, build scenario-based resilience capabilities, and manage vulnerabilities arising from vendor relationships and interconnected systems.
Regulatory and Compliance Considerations
The event covers governance, accountability, and the challenges of navigating evolving regulatory landscapes. Discussions focus on embedding operational resilience into existing risk frameworks while meeting compliance obligations in an environment of increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Who Should Attend
Next Gen OpRisk USA is designed for senior professionals in operational risk, non-financial risk, compliance, and governance roles within banks, financial institutions, and large corporates. Past event partners have included Deloitte, Certa, ValidMind, Aravo, and LSEG.

