Responsible AI: Navigation Risk, Compliance, and Assurance
Diligent Connections 2025: Elevate Governance, Clarify Risk’City of Dreams’ Nüwa Manila
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Diligent Connections 2025 - Manila
Back for a third year, Diligent Connections will bring together governance, risk and compliance leaders from Manila's leading organisations to discuss the latest advancements and strategies for leveraging AI to enhance decision-making, streamline processes and drive organisational excellence. With expert speakers and interactive sessions, this event promises to provide valuable takeaways for all attendees. Don't delay—register now as space is limited.





Hear from the leaders in GRC and AI







Agenda
Arrival and networking
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Welcome from Diligent – The future of AI
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Hear from Diligent on how the way the Diligent One Platform transforms the way organisations manage governance, risk and compliance with the power of AI
Transforming Governance with AI – The Future of Boardroom Decision-Making and Risk Oversight
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
As artificial intelligence reshapes corporate governance, boards and leadership teams must embrace AI-driven solutions to enhance oversight, transparency, and strategic decision-making.
This keynote will explore how AI can revolutionise governance across entities by strengthening risk management, improving compliance monitoring, and enabling ethical and responsible AI adoption.
Key discussion points will include AI-powered board reporting, predictive risk analytics and regulatory compliance automation. The session will also address challenges such as algorithmic bias, privacy, data security, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
Attendees will gain actionable insights into leveraging AI for more effective, accountable, and future-ready governance.
Panel | Reimagining Integrated Assurance with AI: From Risk Mitigation to Strategic Insight
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Speakers
Angelo (Jello) Macabuhay
Chief Audit Executive, First Gen Corporation and First Philippine Holdings"
Melanie Oteyza
Chief Audit Executive, Meralco
Sheryll Cando
Chief Risk Officer, PetNet
Zaida Lazaro
Senior Vice President & Chief Audit Executive, SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation
As the complexity of business operations grows and regulatory expectations intensify, assurance functions are turning to Artificial Intelligence to stay ahead.
This panel brings together risk and audit thought leaders from to explore how AI is being used to enhance assurance, streamline controls testing, and deliver deeper risk insights. The discussion will highlight practical applications, early wins, cultural shifts, and the roadmap for embedding AI in integrated assurance without losing the human lens.
Networking break
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Join us for afternoon tea and a chance to network with likeminded individuals.
Drop into one of our product demonstrations to see how we are revolutionising the entire board and committee meeting lifecycle. See the product demonstration agenda below.
Panel | Navigating AI Governance: Balancing Innovation, Risk, and Compliance
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Speakers
Donald Patrick Lim
Chief Innovation Officer, Udenna Corporation
Franchette Acosta
Corporate Secretary, Corporate Governance Group Head and Chief Legal Officer, Ayala Group
Mario Domingo
Global CTO, UBX
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, robust governance frameworks are essential to balance innovation, risk, and regulatory compliance.
This panel will explore the evolving landscape of AI governance, addressing key challenges such as ethical AI deployment, regulatory expectations, risk management, and the role of boards and executives in oversight.
Experts will discuss best practices for responsible AI adoption, the implications of global regulatory trends, and strategies to align AI governance with organisational objectives. Attendees will gain insights into practical approaches for implementing governance controls while fostering AI-driven growth and resilience.
Product showcase
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Buffet dinner and entertainment
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Client appreciation awards
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking and karaoke
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Event concludes
8:30 PM - TBC
Arrival and networking
Welcome from Diligent – The future of AI
Transforming Governance with AI – The Future of Boardroom Decision-Making and Risk Oversight
Panel | Reimagining Integrated Assurance with AI: From Risk Mitigation to Strategic Insight
Networking break
Panel | Navigating AI Governance: Balancing Innovation, Risk, and Compliance
Product showcase
Buffet dinner and entertainment
Client appreciation awards
Networking and karaoke
Event concludes
Register for the Diligent Connections 2025: Entertainment City, Metro Manila
Why you're going to love Diligent Connections 2025
- See how Diligent can save you time
- See how AI can transform governance, risk and compliance
- Network and learn from like-minded professionals