Navigating AI risks: Policies, vendors, and compliance
2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT
For many institutions, the biggest barrier to AI adoption is not the technology itself but the risks that come with it. From third-party vendor oversight to regulatory scrutiny, leaders need a clear framework for governance.
This session will cover practical approaches to AI banking risk management, including vendor due diligence, meeting compliance obligations, and policy development. Join our panel to learn how to reduce risk while maintaining the flexibility to innovate.
You will learn:
- Best practices for evaluating and managing AI vendors
- How to align AI initiatives with regulatory expectations
- Steps to establish policies that balance innovation with responsible oversight

Edward Callis, CPA, CISSP, CCSP
Vice President of IT Risk & Assurance
Edward Callis is a Vice President of IT Risk & Assurance at Abrigo. He leads a team of IT professionals who assess Abrigo’s vendor and partner ecosystem, and who provide comprehensive due diligence documentation so financial institutions can make an informed choice when selecting software platforms. Edward has more than
Kevin Abbas
Vice President, Product Management
Kevin Abbas, CPA, is Vice President of Product Management at Abrigo, overseeing development of portfolio risk products, including Sageworks ALLL, Analytics & Reporting, Insights, and Stress Testing. He brings almost a decade of experience at the intersection of software development and financial services. A licensed CPA, Kevin also works with