Join us for an engaging virtual workshop hosted by the ISACA Chicago Chapter on May 30, 2025.
Workshop Title: AI Board Responsibilities and Risks
Workshop Summary
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the business landscape, from decision-making and risk models to customer engagement and fraud detection. As AI systems become increasingly embedded in organizational processes, boards and senior executives are being held accountable not only for innovation strategies but also for the ethical, secure, and transparent deployment of these technologies.
This full-day online workshop is designed to equip board-level professionals and executive leadership with the insights, tools, and discussion frameworks necessary to oversee AI-related risks and drive responsible adoption. The session combines two main topics, one focused on “What boards need to know and ask about AI?”, and the other on “Building effective board-level conversations around cybersecurity and AI-related risks”.
Workshop Objectives
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to
- Understand the strategic implications of AI adoption for organizations and their governance structures.
- Identify the key questions board members should ask to oversee AI initiatives responsibly.
- Build a working knowledge of how AI impacts cyber risk, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and reputation.
- Engage in boardroom-level conversations about AI-driven threats and ethical dilemmas, including data bias, explainability, and fraud.
- Strengthen oversight capacity by applying practical frameworks and real-world case discussions.
Workshop Module
Module 1: What Boards Need to Know and Ask about AI
Module 2: Building Successful Conversations About Cyber Risks
Workshop Methodology
- Lectures and real-world insights
- Group discussions and interactive polling
- Case-based learning and guided boardroom simulation
Workshop Material
Participants will receive a digital workbook, slides, and a summary
frameworks post-session.
Workshop Target Audience
This workshop is tailored for:
- Board Members: AI oversight is now a board-level responsibility. Learn how to ask the right questions and ensure ethical, strategic governance.
- C-level Executives (CEOs, CIOs, CISOs, CFOs): Lead AI initiatives with clarity and confidence, aligning innovation with risk, compliance, and business value.
- Non-Executive Directors: Gain tools to challenge assumptions, ensure transparency, and hold leadership accountable in AI-driven decisions.
- Governance, Risk & Compliance Professionals: Understand how to embed AI into governance frameworks and stay ahead of emerging regulatory and ethical risks.
- Internal & External Auditors: Enhance your ability to assess AI-related controls, risk exposure, and accountability across evolving systems.
- Senior Advisors & Legal/Compliance Officers: Strengthen your role in guiding AI policy, regulatory alignment, and ethical decision-making at the top.
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CPE: Participants can earn up to 7 CPE Credits in the area of Information Technology.
Format Delivery: Virtual, instructor-led workshop
**The link to access the virtual event via Zoom will be provided in your registration confirmation email. **
Fees:
*Early Bird Discount: Those who register by May 16th, 2025, save $50 off the price of the workshop.
- ISACA Members: $350
- Non-members: $450
- Students and In-Transition: $150
We’re offering a 25% discount to any company registering five or more employees for the training.
We look forward to seeing you at the Seminar in May 2025!
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Instructor: Bruno Horta Soares | LinkedIn | CISA | CGEIT | CRISC | COBIT Foundation | PMP
Bruno Horta Soares is a globally recognized advisor and thought leader at the intersection of governance, digital transformation, and public policy, with a sharp focus on cybersecurity and, more recently, AI. For over two decades, he has guided boards, executive teams, and policymakers across Europe and Africa, helping organizations navigate emerging technologies while mitigating critical risks. As Founder & Senior Advisor at GOVaaS and Leading Executive Advisor at IDC Portugal, he partners with global industry leaders to align digital innovation with robust governance and
management frameworks that drive sustainable business value. A sought-after keynote speaker, professor, and program director at top-ranked business schools, Bruno blends academic rigor with real-world strategy, equipping executives with the insights to lead in an era of disruption. Beyond the private sector, his civic and political engagement underscores a deep commitment to fostering
responsible governance, digital resilience, and long-term institutional sustainability. Bruno is now seeking executive board and advisory roles where his global experience in governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation can strengthen corporate
resilience, enhance risk management, and drive sustainable growth in an increasingly complex business landscape.
Below are some of the positions Bruno holds:
- Founder and Senior Advisor at GOVaaS - Governance Advisors, as-a-Service
- Leading Executive Senior Advisor (Digital Transformation, Governance, Strategy, and Security) at IDC Portugal
- (TOP 8th) Assistant Professor at NOVA School of Business and Economics - Lisbon, Portugal (Master in Management | Area Expertise Hospitality & Customer Experience - Course: Digital Transformation in Hospitality). Member of the faculty of the Nova SBE Westmont Institute of Tourism & Hospitality.
- Assistant professor at Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração de Coimbra (ISCAC) - Coimbra, Portugal (Audit in Electronic Data Processing Environment; Cybersecurity anad Competitive Intelligence).
- Co-founder and Investor at APressaDUtopia, Tourist and Hospitality Activities at Alentejo, Portugal
- Founder and President at ISACA Lisbon Chapter
- APMG individual accredited trainer for COBIT 5/2019; Certified Facilitator LEGO Serious Play
- International Keynote speaker and winner of the ISACA John Kuyers Award for Best Speaker 2019
- Founder of the “Iniciativa Liberal” party in 2016, National Councillor since 2016, and candidate for Mayor of Lisbon in 2021.
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