Join us for an insightful webinar The Risk Within Risk Management – Bias, Blind Spots, and Hard Lessons

Session Overview

Most organizations claim to have risk management frameworks in place, yet when crises strike, many falter. Why? The answer lies in the gap between risk management as a process and risk resilience as a mindset.

This session challenges conventional thinking about risk. Instead of treating risk management as a compliance-driven exercise, we will explore how it can become a powerful enabler of organizational resilience. We will examine the intricate balance between the heart (leadership and culture), the art (strategic foresight and adaptability), and the science (data, frameworks, and controls) of risk transformation.

Through real-world case studies and hard-hitting questions, we will uncover:

• Is your risk management process unintentionally reinforcing bias and blind spots?
• Are you managing risks proactively, or are you just reacting to crises?
• Are your risk management processes really effective, or do they give you a false sense of security?
• What are the leadership challenges of risk management

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand why traditional risk management approaches often fall short in building true resilience.
2. Identify common biases and blind spots that undermine risk assessments and decision-making.
3. Examine the limitations of conventional risk frameworks and determine how to evolve them to meet emerging challenges.
4. Learn how to integrate risk management into the core of organizational strategy, transforming it from a defensive function into a strategic enabler.

Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2026

WEBINAR Time: 7:00 PM

Location: ZOOM

Imran Zia

MSc, CPA, FCA, FCCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CRMA, RIMS-CRMP

Imran Zia is a globally recognized leader in internal audit, risk management, and corporate governance. With a career spanning decades across multinational corporations, Big Four firms, and national and international enterprises, he has played a pivotal role in shaping resilient organizations through strategic risk insights and governance transformations.

Currently serving as Director, Internal Audit at Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Imran brings a wealth of expertise from his leadership roles at Port of Vancouver, Government of British Columbia, and other global institutions. His impact extends far beyond the organizations he has served; he is a thought leader, educator, and catalyst for change in the internal audit profession.

Imran’s contributions have earned him prestigious accolades, including the Internal Audit Beacon Award and the Internal Audit Excellence Award, underscoring his influence in advancing best practices in governance, risk, and control. He has been instrumental in elevating corporate governance frameworks across diverse industries, ensuring organizations are not just compliant, but resilient and future-ready.

Imran is not just a practitioner, he is a sought-after expert and global speaker, regularly engaging with professionals across continents. From Las Vegas to Singapore, Vancouver to Sydney, and London to Dubai, he has shared his insights at leading industry conferences, shaping the discourse on risk intelligence, internal audit innovation, and governance excellence. His influence extends into key professional bodies, where he actively contributes to the evolution of the profession. His leadership roles include:

• Member, Harvard Business Review Advisory Council

• Member, ACCA’s Global Forum for Audit & Assurance

• Member, ACFE’s Global Advisory Council

• Former President, IIA Vancouver Island Chapter, Canada

• Former Member, IIA’s Canada Advisory Committee

• Former Member, ACCA Canada’s Member Network Panel

Imran remains at the forefront of internal audit transformation, continuously shaping the profession through strategic insights, mentorship, and advocacy. His expertise in risk-driven decision-making, governance enhancement, and control optimization makes him a key voice in the future of audit and assurance. As a speaker, trainer, and mentor, Imran doesn’t just share knowledge, he challenges perspectives, ignites conversations, and equips professionals with the tools to drive real change.