All sessions are indicated in local time.

7.30 - 8.30
Registration and breakfast

8.40 - 8.45
Introduction by the Master of Ceremony

Master of Ceremony
Marie-Therese Wich
Marie-Therese Wich
GSK Stockmann

Counsel

8.45 - 9.10
CSSF opening address

An opening address covering the broader macroeconomic and local risk environment, the evolving compliance agenda, and key findings from recent on-site inspections.

Speaker
Marco Zwick
Marco Zwick
Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier

Director

9.10 - 9.30
CSSF - Onsite, offsite and what we see from reporting

Jean Francois Carpantier: How we use the data and the roadmap for European reporting

A walk through on the reportings from the CSSF perspective and how the information is used. Data, how we use it and the roadmap for integrated European reporting.

Olivier Ciron: How data drives the review process, benchmarking and industry positions

Data drives the scoping for the review process, key work of the CSSF on applying regulations and benchmarking for a diverse and broad industry. Findings, industry positioning and the current focus on semi-liquids. Thematic review for 2026.

Speaker(s)
Jean-François Carpantier
Jean-François Carpantier
CSSF

Head of Risk Macro Division

Olivier Ciron
Olivier Ciron
Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier

Head of UCI Microprudential Risk Department

9.30 - 9.55
ESMA risk in focus: The European supervisory perspective

Following the CSSF address, this keynote explores ESMA's current risk priorities—pricing geopolitical risk, the strength of asset valuations, new trends and the roadmap for reporting.

Speaker
Steffen Kern
Steffen Kern
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

Chief Economist and Head of Risk

9.55 - 10.35
Networking coffee break

10.35 - 10.45
EU Regulatory - Update ready or not? Navigating the new regulatory frontier

Regulation is reshaping how firms operate at a fundamental level. This session offers an advisor's perspective on where the rulebook is heading, how prepared firms really are, and what it takes to embed these fast-moving requirements into business strategy.

Speaker(s)
Fanny Sergent
Fanny Sergent
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Société Coopérative

Asset & Wealth Management Partner

Florence Stainier
Florence Stainier
Arendt & Medernach

Partner

10.45 - 11.30
Geopolitical risk - The case for Europe: finding opportunity in a fragmenting world

As geopolitical tensions reshape global markets, Europe's model of consensus and cooperation stands apart. This high-level panel makes the case for European stability as a competitive advantage—exploring where the opportunities lie for investors willing to look beyond the headlines.

Moderator
Alexandre Galgan
Alexandre Galgan
Deloitte Luxembourg

Director

Panellists
Enrique Feás
Enrique Feás
European Investment Bank

Senior Economist

Chitro Majumdar
Chitro Majumdar
R-square RiskLab (RsRL Dubai Center)

Founder & Chief Science Officer

Julien Malizard
Julien Malizard
French Institute for Higher National Defence Studies (IHEDN)

Director

11.30 - 12.15
CRO Panel - Anticipating the next crisis?

Global CROs share their perspectives on the forces reshaping the risk landscape. As geopolitical uncertainty intensifies, technology accelerates, and reputational stakes rise, how are firms recalibrating? A forward-looking discussion on the risks that matter most—and the ones we might not see coming.

Moderator
Christoph Adamy
Christoph Adamy
Flossbach von Storch Invest S.A.

Executive Board Member

Panellists
Stefan Junglen
Stefan Junglen
DWS Investment S.A.

Managing Director - Chief Risk Officer

Thomas Ribarits
Thomas Ribarits
European Investment Fund

Chief Risk Officer

Olga Slabari
Olga Slabari
PayPal (Europe) S.a r.l. et Cie, S.C.A.

Chief Risk Officer

12.15 - 12.20
Wrap-up and closing of the morning sessions

12.20 - 13.35
Networking lunch

13.35 - 13.40
Introduction by the Master of Ceremony

Master of Ceremony
Christopher Georgeson
Christopher Georgeson
ALFI

Senior Vice President Industry Affairs

13.40 - 13.45
Welcome back speech

A founding member of ALFI's Risk Committee and attendee of the first conference, Henning sets the stage for the afternoon sessions.

Speaker
Henning Schwabe
Henning Schwabe
Arendt & Medernach

Partner

13.45 - 14.30
The Risk Tech Stack: building for scale and intelligence

What does a modern risk infrastructure look like, and how are AI and automation reshaping the landscape? Hear from the vendors at the forefront of risk technology on where the industry is heading and what it takes to scale effectively.

Moderator
Frédéric Guilmin
Frédéric Guilmin
EY

Partner

Panellists
Peter Chan
Peter Chan
MSCI

Executive Director

Michel Lempicki
Michel Lempicki
Quantyx S.à.r.l.

Managing Director