The 2020s have been defined by unprecedented risk volatility. Organizations have had to navigate a global pandemic, geopolitical tensions, cyber threats, supply chain disruptions, economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, and the emergence of artificial intelligence. In this environment, traditional approaches to risk management are being challenged, and organizations must increasingly balance risk mitigation with the ability to seize new opportunities.
In this webinar, Richard Chambers, Senior Advisor for Risk and Audit at Optro, will share key lessons from a decade of constant disruption and explore the challenges and opportunities facing governance, risk, compliance, and internal audit professionals in the AI era. The session will focus on how risk functions can evolve from protecting value to actively enabling and creating value for their organizations.
Learning Objectives
- Explore key takeaways for risk professionals from a decade of stagnant resource levels, incessant risk volatility, and the emerging imperative to integrate AI into their processes.
- Examine how AI is fostering greater enterprise uncertainty and even more opportunity than any point in the 21st century.
- Discuss the top challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in managing risks.
- Explore how risk teams can transform from value protectors to value creators.
This webinar is relevant for internal auditors, risk professionals, compliance officers, and others interested in strengthening their organization’s ability to navigate uncertainty and create value in a rapidly changing world.
Speaker Bio:
Richard Chambers is the CEO of Richard F. Chambers & Associates, a global advisory firm for internal audit professionals, and serves as Senior Advisor, Risk and Audit, at Optro. Previously, he served for over a decade as the President and CEO of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), where he led the organization to record global membership and countless milestones. Prior to The IIA, Chambers was National Practice Leader in Internal Audit Advisory Services at PwC and Vice President of The IIA’s Learning Center.
Time: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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