The challenge

Risks no longer arise in a linear way. They emerge simultaneously, reinforce each other – and often remain invisible until it is too late.

At the same time, pressure on leadership teams is increasing to:

• Make decisions faster
• Prioritize better
• Actively manage uncertainty

Yet many governance models are still based on:

• Looking backward instead of forward
• Fragmented data instead of clear decision‑making foundations
• Control instead of true steering

The result: decisions made under uncertainty – without a clear picture of actual risks, especially when it comes to third parties and critical suppliers.

Traditional third‑party questionnaires alone can’t keep pace with this reality. Gaps creep in between review cycles, risk signals get missed, and it becomes harder to explain what you know, what you don’t – and what you’re doing about it.

What to expect

An evening that doesn’t just describe what is possible – but shows what truly matters today at the intersection of AI, governance and third‑party risk:

• How AI does not replace decisions, but makes them more precise
• Use AI to surface patterns, exceptions and signals across internal and third‑party data – so boards and executives can focus on the decisions that matter.
• How to make risks visible before they escalate
• Move beyond static reports and point‑in‑time questionnaires to continuous, data‑informed monitoring of your third‑party ecosystem.
• How to structure and prioritize third‑party risks
• Build a richer view of supplier risk across cyber, regulatory, operational and ESG dimensions – and focus attention where exposure is highest.
• How to maintain control in sensitive M&A processes
• Combine governed data rooms with third‑party and deal‑risk signals, so you stay in control when transactions are most critical.
• How modern governance evolves from reporting to a true navigation function
• Turn fragmented risk and vendor data into board‑ready narratives that guide action, not just compliance.
• How peers are tackling data silos, limited resources and stakeholder buy‑in
• See how leading teams are re‑wiring their third‑party oversight – without adding endless headcount or tools.
• Concrete ideas to move from ticking boxes to demonstrable, defensible risk management
• Understand what regulators, auditors and boards expect – and how to show not only what you’re doing, but why.

Throughout the evening, we’ll also share how organizations are modernising third‑party risk management with Diligent Third Risk (3rdRisk) to support more continuous, defensible oversight.

Agenda

5:30–6:00 p.m. – Arrival, registration, initial conversations
Welcome, check‑in and first networking conversations in an informal setting.
6:00–6:45 p.m. – Keynote & insights
Topics include:

• Third‑party risk – why the greatest uncertainty now lies outside your organization
• Governance & AI – how data and AI lead to better, faster decisions
• M&A & data rooms – maintaining control in the most critical moments
• From questionnaires to continuous oversight – what leading teams are changing today

Speakers

• Dirk Pfefferle, CEO, Brainloop AG
• Bram Ketting, VP Business & Product, 3rdRisk

6:45–8:00 p.m. – Exchange, perspectives, networking
Guided discussion, Q&A and peer exchange over dinner and drinks, with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

Who should attend

For decision‑makers who don’t just want to react – but think ahead about AI, governance and third‑party risk:

• Executive leadership & C‑level
• Governance, Risk & Compliance leaders
• Legal & Data Protection leaders
• IT & Security leaders
• CISOs and security heads
• Heads of Third‑Party Risk, Vendor Risk or TPRM

Attendance is intentionally limited to keep the discussion practical, interactive and senior‑level.

Register now

Most risks do not arise from what is visible – but from what is overlooked. Secure your spot at this exclusive side event and join peers who are moving from checkbox compliance to truly managed, AI‑enabled third‑party risk and governance.

Please note: Due to limited capacity, we maintain a waiting list and will inform you promptly as soon as a spot becomes available.

Also at AWS Summit Hamburg: book your 1:1 at the Diligent booth
Want to go deeper on your specific third‑party risk challenges or see Diligent Third Risk (3rdRisk) and our governance solutions in action?

Book a 1:1 meeting with our team at the AWS Summit Hamburg booth on 20th of May:
https://learn.diligent.com/AWS_Summit_Meeting_Request.html

Use this link to secure a dedicated 15‑minute session with our experts during the summit.