AI Governance EuropeAI GOVERNANCE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES: BALANCING INNOVATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRUSTDecember 1-2, 2026 | LondonRegister NowBecome a sponsorDownload the brochure

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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

Dimitrios Asvestis
Managing Director, Model Risk
Barclays

Researched and Curated with Guidance From Our Advisory Board

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

Who’s attending?

Why CeFPro Events?

5 Reasons Why You Can’t Miss Out

  • Lead AI Governance from the Board Room

    Drive strategic AI oversight.

  • Navigate Evolving Regulations with Confidence

    Stay ahead of AI regulation.

  • Embed Responsible AI, Accountability & Human Oversight

    Build trusted, responsible AI.

  • Manage AI Risk Across the Enterprise

    Strengthen enterprise AI risk management.

  • Prepare for Agentic AI & the Future of Finance

    Prepare for the next era of AI.

They Say it Best

” Really enjoyed attending, moderating and joinging in the panel discussions at stress testing week. A lot of food for thought! Looking forward to carrying on the conversation with many of the attendees ”

” It’s crucial to attend these events to have conversations and build the brand ”

” There was a fantastic list of speakers with highly relevant topics giving us a much better understanding on what they need ”

” [these events] allow you to understand what you don’t know and what the unknown unknowns are ”

” It was great to get an understanding of the product market fit with first hand conversations ”

” Hugely impressed with the quality and depth of dialogue and thought-provoking discussions ”

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The Venue

Cavendish Venues
One America Square
London
EC3N 2LB

One America Square is ideally located in the heart of the City of London, offering excellent transport links and easy access to key business and financial districts.

The venue is just a two-minute walk from Tower Hill Station (District and Circle lines) and three minutes from Fenchurch Street Station. Aldgate Station and Liverpool Street Station are also within easy walking distance, making travel to and from the venue quick and convenient.

Hotels Nearby

  • Leonardo Royal Hotel London City – Just 1-2 minutes’ walk from the venue
  • Novotel London Tower Bridge – Approximately 2-3 walk from the venue
  • Apex City of London Hotel – Around 3-4 minutes’ walk from the venue