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Welcome to the Leaders in Finance CRO Risk Event 2027
Listen, learn and discuss ideas with industry leaders
Gain thought-provoking insights from keynotes, panels, interviews, Q&A’s, etc.
Meet & connect with 100+ participants from 50+ organizations
Welcome to the Leaders in Finance CRO Risk Event on 28 October 2027 at H’ART Museum in Amsterdam. Join this unique gathering of industry leaders, including CROs, regulators, top riskmanagers and professionals in the financial sector. It iss a great opportunity to gain new insights, engage in thought-provoking discussions with peers, and get to know the pioneers shaping the future of riskmanagement in financial services. In a world where geopolitical shifts are causing unprecedented pressure on risk frameworks, the role of the CRO is more crucial than ever. From global conflicts and trade disruptions to cyber threats and volatile markets, the financial sector faces a wave of emerging risks. How do we, as an industry, respond to this rapidly changing landscape?
Risks & Enablers: Navigating Uncertainty
The overarching theme is “Risks & Enablers: Navigating Uncertainty,” with two key subtopics:
Technology – as both a Risk and Enabler
Geopolitics – as both a Risk and Enabler
Speakers
Program
08:00 – 09:00 • Coffee & Registration
09:00 – 09:10 • Welcome
- Twan Huys – Moderator
09:10 – 09:30 • Fireside Chat: “Navigating Uncertainty: Risks and Enablers in Focus”
- Twan Huys – Moderator
- Tom van de Laar – Head of Financial Crime Compliance & Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, Rabobank
- Silvia Caserta – Chief Risk Officer & Member of the Management Board, Mizuho Bank Europe N.V.
- Daniel Munson – Vice President, Head of Europe Risk Advisory, Visa
09:30 – 09:50 • Interview: “The New Risk Landscape – Where Technology and Geopolitics Collide”
- Twan Huys – Moderator
- Serena Fioravanti – CRO, ABN AMRO
09:50 – 10:20 • Panel I: Tech Panel
- Owen Strijland – Moderator | Managing Director, Protiviti
- Simona Covaliu – CRO, MEWS
- Wendy Harmsen – CRCO, Katanox
- Kalle van de Wall – CRCO, GoDutch
10:20 – 10:35 • Use Case: “AI and Risk Management: From Control to Intelligence”
- Gary Lynam – Managing Director, EMEA, Protecht
10:35 – 11:10 • Coffee & Refreshments
11:10 – 11:30 • Interview: The Regulator’s Perspective – Resilience in a Volatile World
- Twan Huys – Moderator
- Marloes Tijbout – Head of Department, DNB
11:30 – 11:45 • Use Case “Double Pledging Exposed: Lessons from the MFS Collapse for Risk and Due Diligence”
- Michel van der Sluis – Director & Co-Founder, Fortrum Conclusion; Risk & Compliance Leadership in Financial Services
11:45 – 12:00 • Findings from a AI Compliance Study
- Wendie Cornelissen – Director Risk Management, Achmea
12:00 – 12:15 • VU and Protiviti Present Recent Research Conducted by VU
- Jost Sieweke – Leadership Professor & Executive Educator | Helping Leaders Navigate Risk, Crisis & Uncertainty, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Owen Strijland – Managing Director, Protiviti
12:15 – 12:45 • Keynote: “The Economist’s View — Navigating a Fragmented World”
- Ron Keller – Geopolitical Expert & Former Ambassador to Russia, China, Turkey, Ukraine
12:45 – 14:00 • Lunch & Networking
Partners
Main Partner
Knowledge Partner
Knowledge Partner
Pre-event interviews
In the run-up to the event, we will publish speaker interviews here. Speakers will introduce themselves, discuss the key opportunities and challenges in their field, and share their expectations for the event.
Participants
With our Leaders in CRO Risk Event, we aim to bring together senior speakers and attendees to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, insights, and ideas.
This event is designed for senior CRO Management professionals, as well as leaders who may not work in risk management on a daily basis, but who recognize risk as a crucial component of strategic decision-making.
We expect to welcome more than 100 attendees from over 50 public and private sector organizations. Our event is driven by a clear mission and a strong focus on meaningful dialogue and practical impact.
First, we aim to bring together professionals from across the CRO Management industry to encourage knowledge sharing and the exchange of best practices.
Second, we seek to strengthen collaboration between stakeholders by facilitating new connections and deepening existing relationships.
Finally, and most importantly, we want every participant to leave the conference inspired, energized, and full of new ideas.
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How to get there
The event will take place at H’ART Museum, Amstel 51, 1018 EJ Amsterdam
- Tram 14: stop Waterlooplein.
- Metro 51, 53 en 54: stop Waterlooplein. Exit metro via Hortusplantsoen.
On a walking distance from the H’ART Museum you will find parking garages, e.g. Stadhuis/Muziektheater Waterlooplein, and Markenhoven.
Join us at the CRO Risk Event 2027!
At Leaders in Finance, we bring together the financial sector by addressing pressing topics and strengthening collaboration. Through listening, learning, and connecting, we accelerate the exchange of ideas and help empower leaders and organizations to shape the future of financial services.
Each part of the Leaders in Finance Group — Podcasts, Events, Lunches, Academy — offers a unique way to connect, learn, and engage. Interested in exploring how we can support your organizational ambitions? We would be pleased to meet and discuss the possibilities.