Closing Keynote Presentation – AI Inside, Rethinking Third-Party Risk for a New Era

Raheem Sar, Regional Manager – Risk, Security & Compliance, APAC, The Access Group

We are entering an era where software isn’t just code anymore; it’s decisions. Vendors are increasingly embedding machine learning models, large language models, and decision automation engines into their offerings. This creates tremendous opportunity, but it also introduces a new class of third-party risk: opaque algorithms, ethical considerations, and resilience challenges.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn why traditional third-party risk frameworks must evolve to account for AI-specific risks.
  • Understand how leaders can adopt a maturity curve approach, from basic awareness to active testing, ethical review, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Insights into the right type of questions to ask during vendor onboarding and how these can uncover hidden exposures and help you make stronger informed choices.