AI Governance Audits Without Reinvention: Why The EU AI Act Matters to U.S. Companies - and How to Audit It Using Existing ISACA Frameworks.
The ISACA Virginia TechTalks@Noon welcomes Elena Bobkova, J.D., LL.M., to explain why the EU AI Act is no longer a “European problem.”
Learn why U.S. organizations that develop, deploy, sell, or support AI systems impacting EU individuals or businesses will be subject to its requirements, often indirectly through customers, partners, or supply chains. Even companies with no EU legal entity are already seeing contractual flow-down requirements, vendor questionnaires, and customer audits referencing the EU AI Act.
This session explains why understanding EU AI Act obligations is now urgent for U.S. audit, risk, and governance teams, and how those requirements align naturally with AI governance practices defined in ISO/IEC 42001 and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
TechTalk@Noon, a lunchtime session where industry experts share insights on technology, cybersecurity, IT audit, data privacy, and more — all in a quick, engaging format you can enjoy during your lunch break.
Elena Bobkova, J.D., LL.M
Speaker Bio:
Elena Bobkova is one of the first auditors qualified to deliver ISO 42001 audits and training, bringing over 25 years of experience in information security, governance, and compliance. With a Master’s degree in law focused on information security, she has led more than 500 audits worldwide across industries, including aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals, research, and higher education. Her expertise lies in integrating complex frameworks such as ISO 27001, 27701, 22301, and 27017 into clear, effective systems that help organizations balance compliance, risk, and innovation.
Known for her ability to turn complex standards into practical stories and case studies, Elena speaks and teaches on AI governance, risk, and security in a way that resonates with both executives and engineers. She brings lessons from hundreds of real-world projects, helping organizations face the unknowns of AI not with fear, but with confidence and clarity.