From Uncertainty to Action: Risk, AI, and What 2026 Means for GRC

Описание: 2025 was a year defined by acceleration—of technology, uncertainty, and the way organizations think about risk. In this conversation, the Cential team reflects on the biggest lessons from 2025 and looks ahead to what 2026 may bring for risk management, AI, and the evolving GRC landscape.

From third-party risk and business continuity to the rapid maturation of AI and automation, the speakers share what they’re seeing across organizations of all sizes, and how attitudes toward risk and technology are fundamentally shifting.

Key topics covered include:
Why 2025 felt like a year of nonstop change, and what that means for leaders
How third-party risk and business resilience became top priorities
The shift from compliance-driven programs to true risk management
The acceleration of AI adoption in GRC, moving from fear to action
How automation and AI agents will reshape the workforce
Why advanced risk capabilities are no longer limited to the largest enterprises
What organizations should prepare for as risk management becomes more predictive and forward-looking

The conversation also marks Cential’s 10-year anniversary, reflecting on a decade of growth, partnership, and building one of the strongest teams in the GRC space, with a clear focus on what the next 10 years will require.

Looking ahead
As 2026 approaches, one theme stands out: more change. AI is no longer theoretical. It’s becoming embedded in how organizations manage risk, resilience, and compliance. The question is no longer if AI will impact GRC, but how quickly teams can turn strategy into action.

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Acceleration Everywhere: How 2025 Reshaped Risk, Work, and GRC
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