3 things to look forward to at RiskMinds 2026
A year of unprecedented volatility requires critical conversations that help risk leaders understand what’s next. Eleanor Halsey, Editor-in-Chief for RiskMinds, reflects on the international event’s programme and highlights critical themes this year.
What’s on the RiskMinds stages in 2026?
As we approach RiskMinds this November, I find myself reflecting on what has been an extraordinarily volatile year for the risk management community. The convergence of AI disruption, escalating geopolitical tensions, and persistent market uncertainty has created a perfect storm of challenges that demand immediate attention and strategic foresight.
This year's conference couldn't be timelier. We've curated four days of expertly designed content that directly addresses the defining issues facing today's risk leaders.
| Mon 16 Nov 2026 | Tue 17 Nov 2026 | Wed 18 Nov 2026 | Thu 19 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
Geopolitical shockwaves | Model risk management and responsible AI | Integrated risk reporting and data analytics | |
Real-time risk management and exposure management | Technology risk, analytics & AI | Counterparty credit risk and CVA management | |
Operational resilience and critical services protection | Business resilience & operational risk | Capital management, regulation & liquidity risk | |
AI powered credit process optimisation | Talent management in risk and compliance | Systemic risk and macroprudential policy | |
Advanced quantitative risk modelling | Emerging risks and scenario analysis |
We will be exploring:
- the questions that are keeping CROs awake at night
- strategic asset liability management (ALM)
- operational resilience in a hyper-connected world
- the war on talent
- stress testing when multiple risks collide – diving deep into managing risk at speed.
Set over 15 stages, RiskMinds is a unique opportunity to create your own agenda and tailor the conference to fit your own needs. This is a critical capability for our attendees in real-time risk environments because it enables them to uncover everything from implementation to impact, with key actionable takeaways.
What excites me most is the calibre of discussions we'll facilitate around digital and AI strategy, risk appetite in volatile markets, and what operational and non-financial risk success truly looks like in 2027 and beyond.
Who’s speaking at RiskMinds 2026?
The speaker roster for 2026 represents the pinnacle of risk leadership globally. We're bringing together 300+ expert speakers from the world's most influential financial institutions and regulatory bodies – a scale and seniority unmatched.
I'm particularly thrilled to welcome so many global Chief Risk Officers this year who will share leadership strategy and provide truly international perspectives.
Beyond the essential leadership perspectives at RiskMinds, we're looking forward to hearing from thought leaders like:
- mathematician and broadcaster Hannah Fry
- documentarian Louis Theroux
- General Sir Richard Shirreff KCB CBE, Former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe at NATO
- broadcaster and cybercrime specialist Misha Glenny
It’s not only those strategic insights that I’m looking forward to, but also our highly esteemed technical sessions from those risk managers reporting on the ground. This is networking at the absolute highest level of the profession, covering all areas of risk.
How can I meet risk leaders at RiskMinds 2026?
What truly sets RiskMinds apart is our commitment to creating genuine connections beyond the session rooms and conference hall. This November, we've designed an experience that balances serious professional development with engaging social opportunities.
Ensuring that you connect with the people who matter the most to your work, RiskMinds 2026 facilitates several networking opportunities:
- Interactive roundtables on Mon 16 Nov and Wed 18 Nov
- Closed-door discussions
- Chat functions on the event app live before, during, and after the event.
But we also know that the best conversations often happen in relaxed settings, so for RiskMinds 2026, we provide plenty for your social calendar:
- Games evening reception on Tue 17 Nov
- Poker workshop with professional poker player Caspar Berry on Tue 17 Nov
- Evening reception in the Clipper Bar, overlooking the Thames, on Wed 18 Nov
Combined with dedicated networking breaks and speaker Q&A sessions throughout our four-day programme, every moment is an opportunity to learn, share, and grow your professional network among the largest, most senior, most international audience in risk management.
I can’t wait to see you all there this 16-19 November at the InterContinental O2!
