26 Edition Model Risk 2025 | Marcus Evans Group | 4 June 2025 | Hilton Boston Park Plaza, 50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, USA

This GFMI conference will provide critical insights into the evolving field of model risk management, focusing on the integration of AI, ML, and traditional models. With an emphasis on robust governance, transparency, and effective oversight, sessions will explore strategies for aligning AI models with existing frameworks, while managing risks and ensuring compliance. Key discussions will cover model explainability, reducing bias in AI models, and managing model complexity across diverse technologies. Case studies from industry experts will address the challenges of optimizing and maintaining model inventories, focusing on the integration of AI and traditional models, and how automation can streamline validation, monitoring, and development processes. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on best practices for building a resilient model risk management strategy, enhancing cross-department collaboration, and ensuring ongoing compliance in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.

2025 Speakers

David Palmer
Senior Supervisory Financial Analyst, Federal Reserve Board

Julia Litvinova
Head of Global Advisors Model Risk and Corporate Model Validation, Managing Director, State Street

Jun Pan
Model Risk Officer and Head of Enablement, Bank of America

Aashish Prakash
Head of Model Risk Management, American Express

Dan Saunders
Head of Model Risk Management, USAA

Ramin Mobasseri
Head of AI and Analytics Services, Support and Enablement, Wells Fargo

Alexey Smurov
Head of Line of Business Model Risk Management and Administration, PNC

Lee Medoff
Head of Model Governance, Fifth Third Bank

Tina Tian
Senior Vice President, Head of Model Risk Management, Synchrony

Anish Saran
Senior Vice President, Head of Model Risk Management, Wintrust Financial Corporation

Ken King
Risk Director of AI, Citizens

Kate Key
Director of Model Governance, Capital One

Brad Curell
Executive Director – Model Risk, Ally

Dodzi Attimu
Vice President, Capital Markets Analytics & Assumptions Annuity Pricing, Lincoln Financial

Han Cheng
Director, Model Risk Oversight, Charles Schwab

Mbaye Diaw
Quantitative Financial Officer, World Bank Group

Andy Spero
President and Owner, Spero Risk Associates

Kevin D. Oden
Chief Executive Officer, Kevin D. Oden & Associates

Chris Brophy
Senior Principal Industry Consultant, Banking, SAS

Kristof Horompoly
Vice President, Responsible AI, ValidMind

2025 Sponsors

• Kevin Oden
• Sas
• Valid Mind