Welcome to the NC State University Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative, your gateway to leading-edge insights and education in ERM.

We invite you to explore a comprehensive collection of resources, including cutting-edge industry research, thought leadership, and premier professional development opportunities designed to empower you to effectively integrate risk management within the context of strategy and corporate governance for organizational success.

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Spring 2026 ERM Roundtable Summit

Where ERM leaders come together to tackle what’s next. Engage in forward-looking dialogue on enterprise risk, board oversight, and organizational resilience with peers shaping the future of risk management. Thursday, April 23 in Raleigh, NC.

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“If you’re someone who enjoys learning, and you really want to meet more people in this risk management space, this is a really great environment to do that.”

Vito Giovingo

Sr. Director, Global Business Services – Transformation, McDonald’s

More ERM Resources

Executive Perceptions on AI Opportunities and Risks

A global study of 1,735 executives examines AI’s strategic potential, readiness gaps, and rising risks — highlighting regional differences and the need for integrated AI governance.

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Risk Meets Reality: Managing Cyber Risk

Experts share how open-source vulnerabilities, AI tools, and software supply chains are reshaping enterprise risk strategies and board-level oversight.

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Elevating Risk Oversight in Higher Ed

ERM Initiative Director Mark Beasley explores why university leaders must rethink risk oversight strategies to tackle today’s complex challenges.

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ERM Research

The ERM Initiative collaborates with ERM industry experts at leading organizations like AICPA-CIMA and Protiviti to conduct research studies to guide business leaders in identifying top risks and benchmarking future-focused risk management processes.