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TPRA's 2025 THIRD PARTY RISK MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

NAVIGATING RISKY TPRM WATERS

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MONDAY, APRIL 7 - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025
MARRIOTT MYRTLE BEACH RESORT & SPA
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA

Set Sail for Success at "Navigating Risky TPRM Waters"!

Ahoy, TPRM Professionals! Prepare to embark on an unforgettable voyage at the "Navigating Risky TPRM Waters" conference, hosted by the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA). From Monday, April 7 to Wednesday, April 9, 2025, chart your course to the beautiful shores of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and drop anchor at the luxurious Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes.

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TRACKS
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SESSIONS
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KEYNOTES
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ROUNDTABLES
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NETWORK EVENTS

Explore a Treasure Trove of Knowledge

Dive into the depths of Third-Party Risk Management with expert-led sessions, interactive roundtables, and cutting-edge strategies to get your TPRM program into shipshape! Our 2025 conference will feature four speaking tracks and up to 47 different sessions, including 44 breakout sessions, 2 keynotes, 8 roundtables, and 5 sponsor demo sessions. Also included are 2 network events, sponsor booths, games, raffles, live entertainment, and more!

Network with Fellow Buccaneers

Connect with fellow TPRM professionals and industry leaders, sharing insights and building valuable relationships on this high-seas adventure. Participate in two pirate-themed network events, complete with privateer-approved treasure hunts, appetizers, deluxe beverages, and more! Enjoy breakfast meet-and-greets, roundtable discussions, and other social events designed to foster meaningful connections and collaborations.

Keynote Speakers

Hear from renowned TPRM experts who will share their treasure maps for navigating the complex waters of third-party risk. Learn from industry leaders and innovators who will provide actionable insights and future trends in TPRM.

Exhibit Hall

Explore the latest tools and solutions from leading TPRM service providers, offering you the best treasure to safeguard your organization. Discover new technologies, software, and services that can enhance your TPRM processes and strategies.

Relax & Unwind

Enjoy the stunning ocean views and top-notch amenities at the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes. Take advantage of the resort’s spa services, pools, and beachfront access to relax and rejuvenate between sessions.

Ready to Set Sail?

Don't miss the opportunity to steer your TPRM career toward new horizons. Secure your spot today and join us for an extraordinary journey filled with discovery, adventure, and invaluable learning at "Navigating Risky TPRM Waters"!

Interested in getting certified through the TPRA? Register for TPCRA in-person training, to be held April 7-8, 2025, and attend the last day of conference sessions at no additional cost! View instructions below.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

ADMIRAL SPONSORS (Level 1)
CAPTAIN SPONSORS (Level 2)
QUARTERMASTER SPONSORS (Level 3)
FIRST MATE SPONSORS (Level 4)

SPEAKERS

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

All sessions are subject to change.

Date
Time
Compact Agenda
Location
04/07/2025
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Early Check-In
Group Registration Alcove, Main Level
04/07/2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Pirate Parley Network Event
Oceanfront Courtyard, Main Level
04/08/2025
7:30 - 8:45 AM
Breakfast & Check-In
Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level
04/08/2025
8:45 - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Kick-Off
Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level
04/08/2025
9:00 - 9:55 AM
Morning Keynote: "Leadership and Accountability When It Matters" Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.)
Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level
04/08/2025
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Atlantic Ballroom 1
04/08/2025
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Atlantic Ballroom 2
04/08/2025
10:00 - 10:50 AM
"The Next AI Wave is on its Way: Are You Ready?" Dean Alms & Loren Johnson, Aravo
Atlantic Ballroom 3
04/08/2025
10:00 - 10:50 AM
"Essentials for Effective Third Party Risk Management" Jodi Daniels, Red Clover Advisors
Tides 1 & 2
04/08/2025
11:00 - 11:50 AM
"Designing a Comprehensive TPRM Framework: Essential Elements for Success" Chris Phillips, Lendmark Financial Services
Atlantic Ballroom 1
04/08/2025
11:00 - 11:50 AM
"Collective Resilience: Elevating Third-Party Risk Management" Mark Orsi & Charlie Tupitza, Global Resilience Federation (GRF)
Atlantic Ballroom 2
04/08/2025
11:00 - 11:50 AM
Atlantic Ballroom 3
04/08/2025
11:00 - 11:50 AM
Tides 1 & 2
04/08/2025
11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level
04/08/2025
1:00 - 1:50 PM
"Industry Roundtable: Finance" Paul Kurtz, First Century Bank
Atlantic Ballroom 1
04/08/2025
1:00 - 1:50 PM
"Industry Roundtable: Retail & Manufacturing"
Atlantic Ballroom 2
04/08/2025
1:00 - 1:50 PM
"Industry Roundtable: Insurance (Life, Health, Auto, etc.)" Christopher Strazishar, Corebridge Financial
Atlantic Ballroom 3
04/08/2025
1:00 - 1:50 PM
"Industry Roundtable: Technology & FinTech"
Tides 1 & 2
04/08/2025
1:50 - 2:10 PM
Snack Break
North & East Pre-Function Lobby
04/08/2025
2:10 - 3:00 PM
Atlantic Ballroom 1
04/08/2025
2:10 - 3:00 PM
"Practical Solutions for Scaling Third Party Risk Management" Courtney Turner, John Deere
Atlantic Ballroom 2
04/08/2025
2:10 - 3:00 PM
"Guiding GenAI Technology Providers Using CSA AI Controls Framework" Troy Leach & John Yeoh, Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
Atlantic Ballroom 3
04/08/2025
2:10 - 3:00 PM
Tides 1 & 2
04/08/2025
3:10 - 4:00 PM
"How to Mature Your TPRM Program" Kaih Taylor, AgFirst Credit Bank
Atlantic Ballroom 1
04/08/2025
3:10 - 4:00 PM
"Learning from the Titanic: Dealing with Operational Resilience in TPRM" Vrushali Lakhpati, AmTrust Financial Services
Atlantic Ballroom 2
04/08/2025
3:10 - 4:00 PM
"Third Party Risk is First Party Risk: From Process to Decisions" Pankaj Goyal, FAIR Institute
Atlantic Ballroom 3
04/08/2025
3:10 - 4:00 PM
Tides 1 & 2
04/08/2025
4:10 - 5:00 PM
"PANEL: Metrics & Reporting" Julia Yuabov, KPMG; Andrew Moyad, Shared Assessments; Laura Arnott, Vigilant LLC; Jon Sternstein, Stern Security
Atlantic Ballroom 1
04/08/2025
4:10 - 5:00 PM
Atlantic Ballroom 2
04/08/2025
4:10 - 5:00 PM
"Mastering the Vendor Tango: Navigating Third-Party Risk from Both Sides" Blake Hoge, Airbnb & Garret Close, Amplitude
Atlantic Ballroom 3
04/08/2025
4:10 - 5:00 PM
"From Silos to Synergy: Partnering with Procurement while streamlining Risk" Ryan Bradford, The New York Times
Tides 1 & 2
04/08/2025
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Treasure Trove Network Event
North & East Pre-Function Lobby
04/09/2025
7:30 - 8:45 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level
04/09/2025
8:45 - 9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level
04/09/2025
9:00 - 9:55 AM
Morning Keynote
Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level
04/09/2025
10:00 - 10:50 AM
"Setting Sail with Confidence: Establishing Strong TPRM Foundations for Smooth Sailing" Morgan Binder, Brian Howell, Jake Mitchell from Stripe
Atlantic Ballroom 1
04/09/2025
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Atlantic Ballroom 2
04/09/2025
10:00 - 10:50 AM
"Steering Through Uncharted Waters: How Agile AI Governance and Ethical Frameworks Can Enhance Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)" Bob Maley, Black Kite
Atlantic Ballroom 3
04/09/2025
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Tides 1 & 2
04/09/2025
11:00 - 11:50 AM
"Stop the Pirate Raids! Get the Contiuous Monitoring Cannons!" Gregory Rasner, Third Party Threat Hunting LLC
Atlantic Ballroom 1
04/09/2025
11:00 - 11:50 AM
Atlantic Ballroom 2
04/09/2025
11:00 - 11:50 AM
Atlantic Ballroom 3
04/09/2025
11:00 - 11:50 AM
"Navigating the Insurance Waters" Mark Ewert, Penn National Insurance & Mary Granville, AJG
Tides 1 & 2
04/09/2025
11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level
04/09/2025
1:00 - 1:50 PM
"Roundtable: Nth Parties" Eric Rosendaul, VP Citizens
Atlantic Ballroom 1
04/09/2025
1:00 - 1:50 PM
"Roundtable: Incident Response" Kelly Felder, Trane Technologies
Atlantic Ballroom 2
04/09/2025
1:00 - 1:50 PM
"Roundtable: Leadership (Invite Only!)" Julia Gaiaschi, TPRA
Atlantic Ballroom 3
04/09/2025
1:00 - 1:50 PM
"Roundtable: AI/ML, including Mapping Strategies" Vincent Scales, Verizon
Tides 1 & 2
04/09/2025
1:50 - 2:10 PM
Snack Break
North & East Pre-Function Lobby
04/09/2025
2:10 - 3:00 PM
"Risk Assessment Techniques Identifying and Evaluating Third-Party Risks" Rob Sheehan, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Atlantic Ballroom 1
04/09/2025
2:10 - 3:00 PM
"Weaponized Convenience: Inside the Rise of Remote Tool Abuse" Nader Zaveri, Mandiant/Google
Atlantic Ballroom 2
04/09/2025
2:10 - 3:00 PM
"Overcoming Obstacles" Naomi Ward, Commonwealth of Massachusetts EOTTS - ERM
Atlantic Ballroom 3
04/09/2025
2:10 - 3:00 PM
Tides 1 & 2
04/09/2025
3:10 - 4:00 PM
"How to Assess Your Vendors' SSAE 18 SOC Report for Comprehensive Consistent and Security-Focused Due Diligence" Lisa Mae Hill, Independent Contractor
Atlantic Ballroom 1
04/09/2025
3:10 - 4:00 PM
"Resilience and Upskilling in AI Infested Waters: You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat" Donna Speckhard, Fannie Mae
Atlantic Ballroom 2
04/09/2025
3:10 - 4:00 PM
Atlantic Ballroom 3
04/09/2025
3:10 - 4:00 PM
"PANEL: Relationship Management/Collaboration" Stacey Custeau, Unum; Elizabeth Blosh-Myers, First Internet Bank; Keith Frantz, Prosper Marketplace & Angela Appleby, Plante Moran
Tides 1 & 2
04/09/2025
4:10 - 5:00 PM
General Session
Atlantic Ballroom 4-8, Main Level

THE VENUE

Join us at the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes, where the ocean meets luxury and pirates meet risk management!

 

Experience the perfect blend of business and adventure as we chart a course through the latest in TPRM while enjoying breathtaking views and top-notch amenities in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC.

Discounted hotel room rate of $249 + tax ends after 3/8/2025.

Please note, a resort fee will be added to your reservation; however, it will be removed from your final bill after your stay. Email Julie at julie@tprassociation.org if you are unable to book your room due to limited space.

Get Certified

Third Party Cyber Risk Assessor (TPCRA) In-Person Training

Interesting in getting TPCRA certified through the TPRA? We are pleased to offer in-person training during our conference! Training will be held Monday, April 7 to Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 9 AM - 4 PM Eastern. Trainees will be able to attend the last day of conference sessions (April 9th) at no additional cost.

 

Registering is easy! Just follow the steps below:

1. Complete Registration & Payment for TPCRA Certification

Fill out and submit the TPCRA Registration form, select the Training or Exam & Training Bundle option, and complete payment.

 

2. Receive Automated Email with Instructions

Upon completing payment, you will receive an email with instructions on how to select your TPCRA training dates and times.  Please select the TPCRA training in Myrtle Beach, SC. 

 

3. Book Travel & Lodging

If needed, book your travel and lodging for In-Person Training at the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Book Hotel Room >

For any additional questions, email Julie at julie@tprassociation.org.

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