Your risk program creates measurable value. Leadership, however, isn't always convinced.

That gap isn't a data problem; it's a communication problem. The most effective risk managers don't just identify and quantify risk. They know how to make the case for it: to skeptical executives, budget-focused CFOs, and boards that measure everything in outcomes.

In this panel discussion, risk leaders from BAE Systems, Elbit Systems of America, and AtkinsRealis share how they've navigated that challenge firsthand, in complex, highly regulated organizations where the stakes are high, and the margin for misalignment is low. Their experience spans defense, engineering, and global operations, bringing real-world perspective to one of the profession's most persistent problems.

Drawing on both practitioner experience and research on stakeholder influence, this session will show you how to reposition your risk program from "necessary overhead" to "strategic advantage." You’ll learn practical communication strategies and evidence-based techniques to engage decision-makers and demonstrate the impact of risk management on key business outcomes.

You’ll leave this session with actionable messaging strategies, the ability to build a persuasive business case tailored to your audience, and a clear playbook for earning—and sustaining—executive buy-in for risk management.