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Women Leading the Change

Shaping the Future of Governance, Risk, Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention

WGRCFP Summit 2026

About the Summit

The WGRCFP Inaugural Summit marks the official launch of a global initiative dedicated to advancing leadership, excellence, and collaboration across governance, risk, compliance, and financial crime prevention.

At a time of heightened regulatory scrutiny, rapid technological change, geopolitics instability, and increasing expectations of accountability, organisations need more than frameworks and policies. They need strong judgement, inclusive leadership, and cultures that can hold under pressure.

"WGRCFP exists to support exactly that. Women leading the change. Systems that work. Leadership that lasts."

Why It Matters

Strategic Direction

Set a clear strategic direction for WGRCFP as a professional community.

Inclusive Space

Create a credible, inclusive space for leadership-level conversations.

Expertise Bridge

Bridge technical GRC expertise with leadership, culture, and decision-making.

Global Momentum

Build momentum for a long-term, global programme of events and research.

The Programme

Opening
Welcome & Opening Remarks

Reflections on why governance matters now and the purpose of WGRCFP.

Overview
WGRCFP Strategic Focus

Introduction to membership, events, research, and collaboration.

Keynote
The State of GRC & FinCrime Prevention

Emerging risks, regulatory trends, and technology pressures.

Leadership
Women Leading the Change

A systems and cultural lens on leadership under pressure.

Panel
Leadership Discussion

Senior leaders exploring challenges and career pathways.

Closing
Q&A and Remarks

Community invitation and next steps.

Who is Speaking

Elena Pykhova
Elena Pykhova
Keynote: CEO, DORA Advisory
Natalie Turner
Natalie Turner
Keynote: Innovation Specialist
Panelist
Panel Leaders
Curated Senior Leaders

Who Should Attend?

CROs, CCOs, Heads of Financial Crime, Regulators, and Emerging Leaders.

We invite all professionals and allies who share our values to join the WGRCFP community for mentorship, research, and growth.