30 April 2025
AI Innovations Virtual Summit

Explore how AI is transforming governance, risk, and compliance— driving faster decisions, increasing resilience, and real productivity gains to scale critical GRC functions. Plus, get an exclusive look at our next AI-powered product launch, along with our latest innovations designed to enhance board, entity, and risk management.

AMERS: 11am EST
EMEA: 10am BST
APAC: 11am SGT
Ready to explore how AI is redefining what is possible in governance, risk and compliance?
Don’t let your GRC initiatives get left behind on the AI curve. Secure your spot at the AI Innovations Virtual Summit today!
Exclusive AI product previews
Explore Diligent’s AI advancements across board governance, entity and risk management.
Industry expert AI insights
Understand how AI is driving new standards for governance, risk, and compliance.
Earn continuing education credit
Earn up to 2.7 credit hours while gaining valuable knowledge and strategies for your GRC programs.
AI Innovations Virtual Summit: Agenda
Keynote | GovernAI: How Diligent is Powering the Future of GRC
4:55 AM - 4:55 AM
Speaker
Brian Stafford
President & CEO
Diligent CEO Brian Stafford kicks off the summit to share how Diligent is investing like never before to infuse AI across the platform. Get a glimpse of what’s already launched—and what’s coming next—as we shape the future of GRC.
Key Takeaways:
See how AI is being embedded into every corner of the Diligent platform
Learn where Diligent is investing next to drive innovation
The Big Picture | How AI is Reshaping Governance, Risk, and Compliance
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Moderator
Fred Kneip
Head of Platform Adoption, Diligent
Industry leaders and experts share what’s driving AI’s rapid impact on governance, risk, and compliance functions. Shifting expectations around oversight, reporting, and risk management, we’ll explore how AI is reinforcing—and reimagining—the work of GRC professionals.
Key Takeaways:
Discover the biggest AI trends shaping GRC over the next decade
Learn how AI is redefining GRC job functions and workflows
Understand the evolving tech landscape—and what to watch
AI for Corporate Governance | What Boards Need to Know Now
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Moderator
Nithya B. Das
Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, Diligent
Industry leaders and experts dive into how AI is changing corporate governance from the boardroom through business operations and oversight. Explore what directors need to know about AI oversight, emerging risks, and how AI is changing the way boards—and the teams that support them—govern.
Key Takeaways:
Understand emerging expectations around AI literacy in the boardroom
Learn how to equip boards for meaningful conversations around AI risks and strategy
How corporate governance professionals are navigating oversight of AI-driven risks and opportunities
AI in Action | How Diligent Customers Are Turning Possibilities into Practice
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Moderator
Amanda Carty
General Manager, Compliance
Diligent customers will share firsthand insights into their AI adoption journey—what sparked their interest, how they see AI shaping their role, and what they’re most excited about. Then, see Diligent product leaders demo the newest AI-powered features across Boards, Entities, and ERM—built to tackle real-world challenges. Walk away with ideas you can put to work immediately.
Key Takeaways:
Get a firsthand perspective on how GRC practitioners are thinking about adopting AI
See practical demos of new AI-powered features across Diligent’s suite
Closing | Your AI-Powered Blueprint for GRC Success
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker
Scott Bridgen
General Manager, Risk & Audit
Scott Bridgen, Diligent’s GM of Risk & Audit, closes the day by breaking down what it all means—and what comes next. He’ll share the top insights, introduce our latest AI feature, and lay out a clear path to help you stay ahead of the curve. Leave energized and ready to put AI to work in your GRC program.
Key Takeaways:
Walk away with clear next steps for applying AI in your organization
Build your blueprint for a smarter, more efficient GRC strategy
Keynote | GovernAI: How Diligent is Powering the Future of GRC
The Big Picture | How AI is Reshaping Governance, Risk, and Compliance
AI for Corporate Governance | What Boards Need to Know Now
AI in Action | How Diligent Customers Are Turning Possibilities into Practice
Closing | Your AI-Powered Blueprint for GRC Success
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