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International TPRM Alliance UAE Chapter Executive Breakfast

Welcome to the International TPRM Alliance UAE Chapter Executive Breakfast
The International TPRM Alliance (ITA) proudly presents its first-ever physical networking event in the United Arab Emirates—a landmark gathering that brings together leaders, practitioners, regulators, cybersecurity professionals, and governance experts to discuss the future of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) in an increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem.
As organizations embrace AI, cloud technologies, digital outsourcing, and increasingly complex supply chains, managing third-party relationships has evolved beyond vendor oversight into a strategic business imperative. Today’s enterprises must navigate evolving regulations, strengthen cyber resilience, govern AI responsibly, and build trusted digital ecosystems.
This exclusive executive breakfast has been designed to facilitate meaningful conversations among industry leaders through keynote presentations, panel discussions, research insights, networking opportunities, and collaborative knowledge sharing.
Whether you are responsible for cybersecurity, technology, procurement, compliance, risk management, governance, or digital transformation, this event provides practical insights and valuable networking opportunities to help prepare your organization for the next generation of third-party and ecosystem risk.
Why Attend?
Executive Networking
Meet senior professionals from Banking, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Technology, Telecom, Energy and Consulting.
Expert Insights
Hear directly from industry leaders discussing AI governance, digital trust and regulatory expectations.
Practical Knowledge
Learn actionable approaches to strengthen cyber resilience and third-party governance.
Community Building
Become part of the growing International TPRM Alliance professional network.
Event Highlights
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✅ Executive Keynote
✅ Panel Discussion
✅ Industry Research Presentation
✅ Whitepaper Showcase
✅ AI & Regulatory Discussions
✅ Book Launch
✅ Interactive Quizzes
✅ Lucky Draw
✅ Executive Networking Breakfast
Who Should Attend?
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- Chief Information Security Officers
- Third-Party Risk Managers
- Vendor Risk Professionals
- Procurement Leaders
- Compliance Officers
- Operational Risk Professionals
- Information Security Managers
- Internal Auditors
- Privacy Professionals
- Technology Risk Managers
- AI Governance Professionals
- GRC Professionals
- Digital Transformation Leaders
- Banking & Financial Services Executives
- Regulators
- Consultants
Event Agenda
| Time | Duration | Session | Speaker / Moderator / Panelists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 60 mins | High Tea, Networking & Registration | Reception |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | 15 mins | Welcome Address, Opening Remarks, Introduction to the International TPRM Alliance & Event Partner | Ashwini Ambre |
| 10:15 AM – 10:40 AM | 25 mins | Keynote Session:
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Sangeetha Thomas |
| 10:40 AM – 11:10 AM | 30 mins | Executive Panel Discussion:
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Moderator: Zahid Altaf
Panelists:
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| 11:10 AM – 11:25 AM | 15 mins | Interactive Quiz | ITA Team |
| 11:35 AM – 11:55 AM | 20 mins | Fireside Chat
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Guest: Mayowa Adegoke
Moderator: Bharat Raigangar |
| 11:55 AM – 12:10 PM | 15 mins | Case Study Presentation
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Neha Juneja |
| 12:10 PM – 12:25 PM | 15 mins | Research Paper / Whitepaper Presentation
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Reem Al Tamimi |
| 12:25 PM – 12:30 PM | 5 mins | Feedback | ITA Team |
| 12:30 PM – 12:35 PM | 5 mins | Book Launch | Deepu Krishnan |
| 12:35 PM – 12:40 PM | 10 mins | Lucky Draw, Quiz Winners & Closing Remarks | International TPRM Alliance |
| 12:40 PM onwards | — | Executive Networking & Open House Discussion | All Participants |
Event Sponsor

Keynote Session
The Future of Third-Party Risk in the AI Era: From Vendor Oversight to Digital Ecosystem Governance
Speaker
Sangeetha Thomas, CEO – CONSULTING, KRESTON M E CONSULTING L.L.C

Fireside Chat
The Art of Communication: Translating Risk for the Boardroom
Speaker
Mayowa Adegoke, Advisor to C-Suite Leaders and Boardrooms on executive communications, media strategy, and public speaking, across the GCC-Africa corridor.

Moderator
Bharat Raigangar, Global Head – Cybersecurity & AI Risk, Phox Health, USA

Featured Session
Executive Panel Discussion : From Outsourcing to Intelligent Dependency : How CBUAE, IAR and Global AI and Privacy Regulations are Redefining Third-Party Privacy, Cybersecurity and Technology Risk
Moderator
Moderator : Zahid Altaf, Senior Manager – Data Protection and Security Awareness

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Panelists
Panelist 1 : Ganesan Baskaran, Manager – Third Party Risk Management, Leading Kuwaiti Bank

Panelist 2 : Pulkit Vohra, Senior Data Privacy Manager- Leading UAE Bank

Panelist 3 : Mohammed Taha Ansari, Lead Consultant, Kreston ME Consulting

Panelist 4 : TBH
Featured Speaker
Topic : From Third-Party Risk to Ecosystem Risk: Why the Next Decade of GRC Will Be About Governing Interconnected Ecosystems
Neha Juneja

Senior Manager – Third Party Risk Management, GRC and International Compliance, Leading Pharmaceutical Firm, United Arab Emirates / India
Research Presentation
Research / Whitepaper Presentation : Latest research and practical insights into emerging cybersecurity and third-party risk challenges.
Reem Al Tamimi

Cyber Security Analyst, Leading UAE Bank
Special Feature
Book Launch

Deepu Krishnan : Launching his latest publication during the event.
Venue
Kreston ME Consulting
Floor 15, Lake Central Tower, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai [ Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mC9Q3aY6NRhMN6CW7 ]
Registration Link
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