2026 GRC Strategies and Trends to Accelerate Risk, Compliance, and Audit Programs

Your risk and compliance environment changes constantly. AI, geopolitical, economic, operational, and security risks are top business priorities. The programs you’ve relied on may not be enough for this newly dynamic risk and compliance world. This webinar focuses on new approaches to GRC that will improve your programs – in 2026 and beyond.

Join the GRC Pundit Michael Rasmussen of GRC 20/20 and MetricStream’s Pat McParland to discuss the latest trends in the GRC market as we head into another year full of new demands and opportunities.

Our expert panel will discuss how to leverage GRC for:

• Building strength, simplifying GRC, and amplifying outcomes through AI
• Delivering competitive advantage for you in 2026
• Responding to operational resiliency requirements
• Meeting and exceeding emerging cyber risk demands in a digitally transforming world

See what 2026 holds for you – and get a jump on your GRC programs with an informed perspective.

In case you’re unable to catch the live webinar, please register to receive the recording which you can watch at your convenience.

GRC 20/20 Presenter . . .

Michael Rasmussen is an internationally recognized authority, thought leader, and pioneer in the disciplines of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). With over 30 years of experience, he is globally known for defining and shaping GRC strategy, processes, and technology. In February 2002, while at Forrester Research, Michael developed the concept of GRC — establishing the foundation for how organizations approach strategy, process, and technology in today’s complex business environment. For this, he is widely acknowledged as the “Father of GRC.”

A trusted advisor to boards, executives, and professionals around the world, Michael has dedicated his career to helping organizations design and implement effective GRC strategies that are aligned with business objectives. His work empowers organizations to be more effective, efficient, resilient, and agile. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and advisor, with his thought leadership influencing legislation, regulatory frameworks, and corporate best practices globally.

Michael is the host of the Risk is Our Business and the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the GRC Technology podcasts, where he leads conversations with global experts exploring the evolving frontiers of risk, resilience, and corporate integrity.

Webinar Host . . .

MetricStream simplifies Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) with purpose-built AI-first Risk, Compliance, Audit, CyberGRC, Third-party Risk, and Resilience products on a single low-code / no-code GRC cloud platform. Trusted by over 1 million GRC professionals across 35+ countries, our industry-specific products and AI agents help businesses successfully manage audits, avoid compliance violations and fines, reduce risk exposure, and strengthen resilience. MetricStream is headquartered in San Jose, California, with operations and offices around the globe. More information is available at www.metricstream.com