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Driving Continuity, Innovation and Risk Preparedness

Dubai, UAE – Marcus Evans proudly presents the 2^nd Annual Operational Resilience for Financial Institutions Conference, taking place on April 20 – 22 2026 in Dubai, UAE.

As disruption becomes systemic across cyber risk, AI adoption, third-party dependencies and geopolitical volatility, operational resilience has evolved into a board-level strategic priority. This three-day gathering brings together senior banking executives, regulators and risk leaders to move beyond policy frameworks and embed measurable, enterprise-wide resilience.

Key Highlights:

• Expert Speakers: The conference features keynote presentations from renowned global organisations such as Fox Ahmed, Global Head of Cybersecurity & Technology and Data Protection Regulatory Risk at BNP Paribas UK; Mihaela Breg, Head of Operational Resilience & Business Transformation at Europe Arab Bank; and Nurein Mohamed, Director, Bank and Insurance Supervision at Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) and many others.

• High-Impact Panels: Engage in thought-provoking discussions on “Closing Gaps in Third-Party and Vendor Dependencies”, and “Embedding Clear Oversight and Accountability in Operational Practices”.

• Networking Opportunities: Attendees will have numerous opportunities to connect with peers, share insights, and establish valuable professional relationships.

Why Attend

• Embed enterprise-wide resilience across governance technology and risk

• Strengthen cyber data and third-party oversight frameworks

• Align operational models with evolving global regulatory mandates

• Move from reactive recovery to proactive readiness

• Transform resilience into a strategic enabler of trust and performance

Featured Sessions:

• Built to Endure: Embedding Organisational Resilience as a Strategic Advantage

• Plan, Test, Act: Turning Continuity Playbooks into Practiced and Reliable Response Mechanisms

• The DORA Effect: Preparing for the Impact of Global and Regional Regulatory Obligations

• AI Under Control: Establishing Operational Safeguards for Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services

• [Activity-Based Session] From Compliance to Competitive Edge: Embedding Resilience into Business Strategy for Sustainable Growth

“The Operational Resilience for Financial Institutions Conference is a critical platform for financial leaders navigating an increasingly complex and disruptive environment,” said Derek Conway, CEO of Marcus Evans – APAC. “This year’s edition empowers participants to turn uncertainty into strength — by integrating governance, technology, and operational strategy to build resilient, future-ready financial institutions.”