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1:00pm | Panel: Operational Excellence in the Age of AI
Hear from industry leaders on how operations and technology functions at investment managers are evolving as firms strive for greater efficiency, resilience
and innovation. This session will examine how next-gen tools are reshaping the engine of an investment manager. Speakers will explore real-world
challenges including vendor due diligence, AI deployment, operational risk frameworks, data strategy and outsourcing, and highlight actionable takeaways
for both senior executives and rising professionals navigating the future of ops and tech.
1:35pm | 10-Minute Tech Snapshot
1:45pm | Panel: Inside the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape
As cyber threats grow in sophistication and frequency, investment managers are under unprecedented pressure to strengthen their operational and
technology defences. This panel will examine what keeps CTOs and CISOs awake at night, from targeted phishing and vendor-chain attacks to data leakage,
ransomware and identity compromise, and why cybersecurity awareness must extend well beyond the tech team. Speakers will outline practical measures
that every firm should consider, along with emerging sound practices for greater resilience.
2:20pm | 10-Minute Tech Snapshot
3:35pm | Panel: AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance
As AI becomes embedded across operational, compliance and risk workflows, investment managers face growing pressure to implement governance
frameworks that ensure safety, transparency and regulatory alignment. This panel will explore emerging expectations around model validation, data controls,
auditability, bias testing, recordkeeping and oversight of AI-enabled vendors and service providers. Speakers will discuss practical roadmaps for deploying AI
responsibly while maintaining operational resilience and regulatory confidence.
4:10pm | 10-Minute Tech Snapshot
4:20pm | Keynote / Discussion
4:40pm | Keynote / Discussion
