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Lead AI Governance from the Board Room
Drive strategic AI oversight.
The Executive Forum for AI Governance
Who Governs AI?
The answer is here. AI Governance Europe 2026 brings together the executives responsible for overseeing AI across financial services—from risk and compliance to legal, technology and data. Discover how leading organisations are building governance frameworks that balance innovation, accountability and regulatory compliance.
Topic Overview
BOARD GOVERNANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT
– Understanding how boards and executives can establish effective governance, accountability and oversight as AI adoption accelerates.
REGULATION, COMPLIANCE & RESPONSIBLE AI
– Navigating the EU AI Act, DORA, GDPR and emerging regulatory expectations while building trusted and compliant AI frameworks.
AI STRATEGY, ADOPTION & VALUE CREATION
– Moving beyond experimentation to scale AI, unlock business value and create competitive advantage.
AI RISK, RESILIENCE & THIRD-PARTY DEPENDENCIES
– Managing model risk, operational resilience, concentration risk and third-party exposure in increasingly AI-enabled organisations.
AGENTIC AI & THE FUTURE OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
– Preparing governance, controls and operating models for autonomous systems, AI agents and the next generation of financial services.
Snapshot of our 2026 speakers
Jonathan Taylor
Head of Quantitative Analysis & Model Risk Management
Bank of England
Guillaume Figer
Chief Risk Officer
Societe Generale
Yingbo Bai
Head of AI Governance & Regulatory Engagement
UBS
Suzanne Brink
Group Head of Responsible AI
Lloyds Banking Group
Cosette Reczek
Global Head of Markets Model Risk
Standard Chartered
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Ratul Ahmed
Principle Project Manager, Lending
CommerzBank
Charles Forde
Independent
CeFPro Advisory Board Member
Guillaume Figer
Chief Risk Officer
Societe Generale
John Kelly
Chief Risk Officer
AIB
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The Venue
Cavendish Venues
One America Square
London
EC3N 2LB
Cavendish Venues, One America Square, London EC3N 2LB is conveniently located in the heart of the City of London.
The nearest stations are Tower Hill Station (District and Circle lines), just a 2-minute walk away, and Fenchurch Street Station, approximately 3 minutes on foot.
Aldgate Station and Liverpool Street Station are also within easy walking distance.
Hotels nearby
| Hotel | Approx. Walk | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Leonardo Royal Hotel London City | 1–2 mins | Practically next door; large hotel with leisure facilities. |
| Novotel London Tower Bridge | 2–3 mins | Modern 4★ option, excellent for business travellers. |
| Apex City of London Hotel | 3–4 mins | Stylish rooms and strong corporate-travel reputation. |
| DoubleTree by Hilton London – Tower of London | 4–5 mins | Popular international brand with rooftop bar. |
| hub by Premier Inn London Tower Bridge hotel | 4–5 mins | Budget-friendly, compact rooms. |
| Canopy by Hilton London City | 5 mins | Contemporary hotel ideal for guests wanting a higher-end stay. |
| Hotel Motel One London Tower Hill | 5 mins | Good value, modern design. |
| Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels | 6–7 mins | Suites and apartments available for longer stays. |
| citizenM Tower of London | 7–8 mins | Popular with tech and business travellers; compact but smart rooms. |
| The Tower Hotel, by Thistle | 10–12 mins | Best views of Tower Bridge and the Thames. |
