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GRI Summit 2026

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📅 8 December 2026 📍 Abu Dhabi, AE ↗ 🏢 Global Risk Institute

GRI Global Summit 2026 in Abu Dhabi is an exclusive, private retreat designed for senior-level leaders and chairmen in the real estate, fintech, and financial services industries. It focuses on networking, strategic discussions, and future trends.

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Organizer

GRI Institute

Nonprofit · Frankfurt, Germany

Nonprofit association providing research, networking, and information for the German real estate sector.

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Why people attend

High-level networking, private capital matching, strategic partnership development, and insights on global risk.

Exhibitor categories

Real Estate InvestmentFintech SolutionsFinancial ServicesStrategic Consulting

Sample matches

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Speakers

64 speakers at GRI Summit

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Sonia Baxendale

President and CEO · Global Risk Institute

Bio

Sonia Baxendale is a highly respected executive who has more than 20 years’ experience in senior leadership roles in the financial services industry.

risk managementeconomic recoveryfinancial services
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Mark Hughes

Chair · Global Risk Institute

Bio

Mark Hughes is the chair of the Global Risk Institute. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of UBS Group AG as well as the chair of the Risk Committee.

risk managementcorporate governance
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Vanda Vicars

COO · Global Risk Institute

Bio

Vanda Vicars is Chief Operating Officer at the Global Risk Institute in Financial Services since 2019 where she leads strategy development and execution.

cyber securityoperational riskICT sector
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Niall Ferguson

Milbank Family Senior Fellow · The Hoover Institution, Stanford University

"A New Era of Risk"

Bio

He is the author of sixteen books and an award-winning filmmaker. He is a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion and founder of Greenmantle LLC.

global riskgeopoliticseconomic history

Also speaking at Aspen Ideas Festival

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Piyush Agrawal

CRO · BMO Financial Group

"Adapting in Uncertain Times: CRO Insights on Managing Risks"

Bio

Piyush Agrawal was appointed Chief Risk Officer of BMO Financial Group, effective November 1, 2022.

climate riskrisk managementbanking
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Antoine Avril

EVP and CRO · Desjardins Group

"Adapting in Uncertain Times: CRO Insights on Managing Risks"

Bio

Antoine Avril serves as Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer for Desjardins Group.

integrated risk managementfinancial riskcredit risk
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Deb Barnes

International Programs Director (PDI) · Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)

"Adapting in Uncertain Times: CRO Insights on Managing Risks"

Also speaking at ITEC 2026

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Peter Routledge

Superintendent · OSFI

"Safeguarding the Integrity and Security of the Financial System"

Bio

Peter Routledge was appointed Superintendent of Financial Institutions in June 2021.

financial stabilityregulatory policyfinancial security
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William White

Former Deputy Governor, Bank of Canada

""Sleepwalking" Towards a Global Polycrisis?"

Bio

William was the chairman of the Economic and Development Review Committee at the OECD in Paris until April 2018.

monetary policyfinancial stabilityglobal economy

Also speaking at Solarplaza Summit Balkans, POSSIBLE Miami: Marketing Conference & Expo, Solarplaza Summit Italy

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Margaret McCuaig-Johnston

Board member · China Strategic Risks Institute

"Navigating Geopolitical Risk and China Challenges"

Bio

Margaret McCuaig-Johnston is a Board Member of the China Strategic Risks Institute and a Senior Fellow at the University of Ottawa.

geopolitical riskChinanational security
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Kathryn Bakos

Director, Climate Finance and Science · Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation

"Delivering on the Climate Agenda"

Bio

Kathryn’s work is advancing the business case for climate adaptation and is driving novel insights at the intersection of climate change and finance.

climate financeclimate adaptationESG
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Keith Robertson

VP, Environmental and Social Risk · RBC

"Delivering on the Climate Agenda"

Bio

Keith Robertson is the Vice President of Environmental & Social (E&S) Risk and leads a team responsible for the measurement of financed emissions.

financed emissionsenvironmental riskESG

Also speaking at LeadingAge Leadership Summit

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Alyson Slater

Managing Director, Sustainable Investment · Manulife

"Delivering on the Climate Agenda"

Bio

Alyson leads sustainable investment and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities in Canadian public markets at Manulife Investment Management.

sustainable investmentESGsustainability reporting
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Nancy Gour

Head of People and Culture · CDIC

"Managing People Risk in the Post-COVID Environment"

Bio

Nancy Gour has been the Head of People & Culture at the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) since 2019.

people riskworkplace cultureinclusion
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Susan Rice

Former National Security Advisor & UN Ambassador

"The Impact of U.S. Economic Policy and Politics on Canada in the Countdown to the U.S. Election"

geopoliticspolicy

Also speaking at Aspen Ideas Festival, Money20/20 USA

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Rodney Hill

Global Head of Technology, Data and Security · OMERS

"Managing People Risk in the Post-COVID Environment"

Bio

As Global Head of Technology, Data and Security, Rodney has overall accountability for technology strategy, architecture, data, advanced analytics, security and operations.

technology strategydata securityoperational risk

+ 48 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is GRI Summit?+
GRI Summit takes place on 8 December 2026.
Where is GRI Summit held?+
GRI Summit is held at Abu Dhabi, AE.
Who organises GRI Summit?+
GRI Summit is organised by Global Risk Institute.

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