Managing the Unmanaged: AI, Remote Work, and the New Rules of Risk

November 18, 2026 @ 1:20 pm - 1:45 pm

  • Theater 2

About Session

The workplace has changed dramatically in just a few years. Employees are working from anywhere, AI tools are being adopted faster than policies can keep pace, and organizations are facing growing pressure to manage security, compliance, and operational risk without slowing innovation. The rapid adoption of AI and distributed work models has introduced new layers of operational, security, and compliance risk that leaders must learn to manage effectively. In this session, we’ll explore the evolving risk landscape facing modern organizations and discuss practical strategies for balancing flexibility, productivity, compliance, and accountability. Attendees will leave with actionable frameworks for governing emerging technologies, supporting distributed teams, and building a culture of responsible innovation that reduces risk while enabling growth.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the most common risk and compliance challenges created by AI adoption and distributed work environments.
  • Learn practical governance strategies that balance innovation, employee productivity, security, and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop a framework for establishing accountability, visibility, and policy enforcement across a modern workforce.

Speakers

Shannon Kaiser

Shannon Kaiser

General Manager, Summit

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