As global risk exposure accelerates and interdependencies deepen, organizations are reaching a tipping point: adapt risk management to a new reality, or risk losing control altogether.
Organizations are operating in an environment where risks emerge faster, interact across systems, and are increasingly difficult to anticipate. Geopolitical tensions, rapid technological change, and intensifying regulatory demands are no longer isolated challenges, but overlapping forces that are redefining how organizations must approach risk.
Against this backdrop, Swiss GRC will host the Swiss GRC Day 2026 on 20 May at the Radisson Blu Hotel at Zurich Airport. The conference, which brings together around 300 senior professionals from across the DACH region, has established itself as a key forum for discussing the future of governance, risk, and compliance.
This year’s edition, held under the theme “Risk Management in an Uncertain World,” is positioned as a response to the growing complexity of modern risk landscapes. Organizations today face cascading risks that span supply chains, digital ecosystems, and regulatory jurisdictions.
European frameworks such as DORA, NIS2, and the Cyber Resilience Act are not only reshaping compliance requirements within the EU, but are also influencing global operating models. At the same time, Swiss regulatory expectations, particularly from FINMA, continue to evolve in areas such as cyber resilience and operational risk.
The event is designed to move beyond theory and address a central question: how can organizations develop forward-looking, integrated risk management capabilities that enable resilience rather than simply ensuring compliance?
The agenda reflects this ambition by combining academic insight with practical experience. The conference will be moderated by Nikolai Tsenov, Head of Solutions & Innovation at Swiss GRC.
The opening keynote, “How Risky Is the World?”, will be delivered by Werner Gleißner, Board Member of FutureValue Group AG and Professor of Risk Management at TU Dresden, widely recognised for his work on quantitative risk analysis and value-based management, providing a structured perspective on global risk dynamics and their implications for corporate decision-making.
European frameworks such as DORA, NIS2, and the Cyber Resilience Act are not only reshaping compliance requirements within the EU, but are also influencing global operating models.
Florian Worm, leading enterprise risk management at HARTMANN GRUPPE, will address the growing importance of risk quantification and its direct impact on strategic decision-making.
Alexandra Burns, Partner and Head of Risk & Regulatory Consulting at PwC, will explore emerging systemic risks and their implications for globally operating organizations.
A dedicated “Science vs Practice” session will bring together Stefan Hunziker, Professor and Head of the Risk and Compliance Management Competence Centre at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, and Alexander Hilsbos, Head of Group Risk Management at Insel Gruppe, to examine how theoretical risk models translate into real-world implementation at scale.
The programme will conclude with Michael Niedermann, Head of Consulting at Swiss GRC, focusing on the human factor as a critical, yet often underestimated, driver of effective risk management.
The 2026 edition also coincides with the 10-year anniversary of Swiss GRC, reflecting both the company’s growth and the increasing strategic relevance of GRC as a discipline in modern organizations.
Participation is free of charge, with limited capacity.
For further information and registration visit: www.swissgrc.com/swissgrcday
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