7 Expert Tips to Get the Most from the MetricStream 2025 GRC Summit in London

Introduction

The MetricStream GRC Summit has long been a cornerstone event for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) professionals worldwide. Now running for the 13th year, it has evolved into a vibrant platform for sharing ideas, learning from industry trailblazers, and exploring the latest innovations in GRC.

This year’s Summit explores the power of AI and resilience, key priorities driving our mission to simply GRC in an increasingly complex world with a focus on AI-first strategies for smarter, faster, and more impactful outcomes. Whether you’re a seasoned GRC leader or new to the field, the 2025 Summit in London is your gateway to knowledge, networking, and next-level opportunities.

1. Plan Your Schedule Around Keynote Sessions

Keynote sessions are the heartbeat of the Summit, setting the tone with visionary insights and strategic direction. This year, don’t miss addresses from MetricStream’s CEO, Marc Levine; Co-Founder and Vice Chairman, Gaurav Kapoor; Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Gunjan Sinha; and a lineup of other top global GRC experts.

Pro Insight: Bookmark the Summit Agenda from the webpage to keep note of your must-see keynotes and receive real-time reminders!

2. Don’t Miss Insightful Panel Discussions

Panel discussions are where theory meets practice. Hear from diverse voices across industries as they debate and dissect today’s most pressing GRC challenges on cyber risk, regulatory change, AI in GRC, and more. Top panel discussions to attend include:

• CXO Panel on The Evolving Role of a Risk & Compliance Officer featuring Rajeev Bhatnagar, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, International and Treasury Services, BNY; Victoria Stubbs, Managing Director, Compliance, Barclays UK; and Dr. Adriane Winter, Chief Compliance Officer / Co-Head of Global Legal, Compliance, Risk and ICS, BSH Home Appliances Group.
• Transforming Your GRC Programs with AI Innovations with Thoralf Knuth Chief Data Protection Officer, Robert Bosch; Dane Pedro, Head of UK Compliance & MLRO, Mollie UK; and Libby Denchfield, Chief Platform & Functions Officer, Legal, Risk, Compliance & Corporate Secretariat, Standard Chartered Bank.
• The Journey Towards Operational Resilience: Key Priorities for Risk and Resilience Leaders with Sarah Garrington, Head of Resilience, Royal London Group; Tim Armit, Head of Operational Resilience and Business Continuity, QBE; Nick Fuller, Global Head of Resilience Risk Management, BNY; and Renisha Rajpaul, Group Executive Head: Business Risk Management, Vodacom.

Pro Insight: Check out our blog Meet the Visionaries Shaping GRC at the 2025 GRC Summit to get to know more about the speakers and their areas of expertise.

3. Discover What’s Next with Inspiring Expert Talks

Curious about the future of GRC? Our expert talks are designed for anyone eager to pick up practical tips and fresh perspectives from industry leaders. In just a short session, you’ll hear real-world advice and actionable ideas to help your organization stay resilient and ahead of the curve. Explore the sessions on:

• The Future of GRC is Multilingual: AI Agents for Translation Now Live in MetricStream led by Grigory Sapunov, CTO & Co-Founder, Intento.
• AI GRC: Accelerating Growth & Innovation with Governance by Michael Rasmussen, GRC Analyst & Pundit, GRC 20/20 Research
• The Future of Compliance is Automation with Elena Garcia Aguado, Head of Compliance, RWE Renewables, Gabor Molnar, Compliance Officer, Knorr-Bremse; and Raghu Muniyappa, GRC Solution Manager at Vivid Edge Corp.

4. Maximize Learning with Product Sessions

Experience MetricStream’s latest AI-powered capabilities in dedicated product sessions. These innovations leverage agentic and generative AI to automatically capture data, perform assessments, gather evidence, generate insightful summaries, and recommend actions, making GRC simpler, faster, smarter, and more outcome-driven. Discover new platform features, see real-world use cases, and ask your toughest questions directly to product managers and solution architects.

Pro Insight: Be the first to hear it all! MetricStream’s leadership team will unveil the powerful new AI capabilities at the Summit,

5. Engage Deeply in Hands-On Workshops

If you learn best by doing, workshops are your golden ticket. These immersive sessions provide practical skills and actionable takeaways you can implement right away. This year’s highlights include:

• Risk and Resilience by Design: Building the Future-Proof Enterprise by Michael Rasmussen, GRC Analyst & Pundit, GRC 20/20 Research.
• The Current State and The Future of Operational Risk Management by Elena Pykhova, Director and Founder, The Op Risk Company Ltd.

Pro Insight: Which workshop skill are you hoping to master? – register early to secure your spot!

6. Leverage Networking Opportunities

The Summit isn’t just about learning--it’s also about connecting. Meet fellow professionals, industry leaders, and MetricStream experts at networking breakfasts, roundtables, and evening socials. Use the event app’s connect feature to find peers with similar interests or challenges.

Pro Insight: Set a goal to meet GRC experts and exchange LinkedIn profiles!

7. Explore the Venue and Local Attractions

Step outside the Royal Garden Hotel and you’re just minutes from iconic attractions like the Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, and Hyde Park. Take time to stroll through the charming streets of Kensington, discover the vibrant Earl’s Court neighbourhood, or unwind in the historic gardens nearby. London offers endless opportunities to enrich your Summit experience!

We Look Forward to Seeing You in London!

As you prepare to attend the MetricStream 2025 GRC Summit in London, register early, set your personal goals, and come prepared to connect with business cards and chargers in hand!

Dive into the agenda to explore sessions on AI, resilience, and the future of GRC, and don’t miss our blog to get to know this year’s inspiring speakers. We’re excited for you to join a vibrant global community of over 200 risk, compliance, audit, and cyber experts for an unforgettable experience. See you there!

Register now!