GCOR 2025: Adapting to the Speed of Change

As banks face a relentless pace of regulatory, technological, and market change, the ProSight Governance, Compliance, and Operational Resiliency (GCOR) Virtual Conference returns June 9-12 with a sharper focus on the evolving role of compliance, operational resilience, and fraud prevention. We caught up with Sylwia Czajkowska, associate director of operational and enterprise risk management at ProSight and longtime GCOR organizer, to talk about this year’s theme, what’s new in the programming, and how the event continues to evolve with the industry it serves. 

RMA JOURNAL: What’s the biggest shift attendees will notice at GCOR this year? 

CZAJKOWSKA: The most visible change is in the name. This is the first GCOR under the ProSight banner, following the merger of RMA and BAI. That change reflects something bigger than branding—it’s about how we’re expanding and strengthening our ability to support the industry. RMA brought deep expertise in commercial banking and risk management, and BAI added strength in retail banking and regulatory compliance. Together as ProSight, we’re better positioned to help institutions manage complexity across the full spectrum of non-financial risk. 

You’ll see that reflected in this year’s agenda. GCOR still offers the trusted peer sharing and practical insights risk professionals have come to expect for the past 18 years. But this year, you’ll notice an enhanced focus on fraud and compliance—two areas that have only grown in urgency. 

We’re particularly excited about the chief compliance officers keynote panel, moderated by ProSight CEO Debbie Bianucci, and two new sessions exploring how banks can responsibly harness AI in compliance functions. Fraud is another major theme, and we’ll take a closer look at recent trends and collaborative response strategies, including the launch of ProSight’s new Fraud Alert Network (FAN). When you look at findings like Alloy’s 2025 State of Fraud Report—which shows 60% of banks reporting increased fraud since last year—it’s clear this is a fast-moving threat that demands more real-time collaboration across institutions. 

This year’s theme is “The Velocity and Constancy of Change.” How is that showing up in the programming? 

Risk professionals are used to change—it comes with the territory. But what we’re seeing now is that the pace of change is compounding the impact. Whether it’s technology, geopolitics, regulation, or economic shifts, change is happening faster, and it’s not letting up. 

That reality shapes much of this year’s agenda. One session, “The Velocity of Change”—part of a jam-packed Day 4—brings together senior risk executives to talk about how rapid change itself is becoming a risk driver. Another session, “Managing Culture and Conduct Risk During Big Change,” looks at how organizational shifts—like mergers, reorganizations, or digital transformations—can increase the risk of misconduct if culture and controls aren’t actively maintained. 

Cybersecurity and fraud seem to be evergreen concerns. What’s GCOR’s approach to those this year? 

You’re right—they’re always top of mind. As Jodi Richard of U.S. Bank pointed out at our last annual conference, the reason cyber remains a top concern even as banks invest more in it is simple: the threat keeps evolving. Bad actors adapt quickly, and risk teams have to move just as fast. 

At GCOR, we have a session where technology risk committee members from four institutions will discuss leading practices for staying ahead of emerging cyber and tech risks. And our programming goes beyond incident response—we also focus on building long-term resilience. 

That includes sessions on foundational resilience practices, like business continuity and crisis management, and more advanced topics like functional testing and third-party coordination. We’re also offering sessions on fintech oversight and fourth-party incident trends—because today’s threat surface isn’t limited to your own systems. 

And of course, resilience also depends on having the right people in the right roles. One session will focus on how banks are building more flexible, skilled, and adaptable teams to meet the demands of today’s risk landscape. 

With so many sessions over four days, what if attendees can’t catch everything live? 

Not a problem. All registered attendees will have access to on-demand session recordings through July 31, 2025, so you can catch up at your own pace. Whether you’re tuning in live or watching afterward, we want GCOR to work for your schedule. We encourage you to register before the start of the conference, so you can get instant access to the recordings. 

To view the full agenda or register, visit the conference webpage.