The ERM Roundtable Summit brings together every Fall and Spring leading risk management professionals to cultivate thought leadership around emergent ERM issues. Our day will feature a number of ERM leaders from organizations across different industries who will share insights about their ERM processes, including ideas and examples of tactical approaches for increasing ERM’s effectiveness.

Get ready for a full day of fresh thinking and real‑world ERM insights. Our lineup of speakers—representing diverse organizations and industries—will share candid perspectives, innovative practices, and proven tactics for strengthening ERM’s impact. Whether you’re looking for strategic inspiration or practical tools, this Spring’s sessions are designed to spark new ideas and elevate your approach.

Confirmed Speakers:

• Overview of ERM at Delta Air Lines
  Eric Mai, Director, Enterprise Risk Management, Delta Air Lines
• Prioritizing Risks at Cook Children’s Medical Center – Ft. Worth
  Erana Hughes, Director, Enterprise Risk Management, Cook Children’s Health Care System
• Highlights of the 2027 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks
  Jim DeLoach, Managing Director, Protiviti
• Overview of ERM at Northwestern Mutual
  Julie Krupski, Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management and Integration, Northwestern Mutual
• Overview of COSO’s New Corporate Governance Framework
  PwC Project Team

AGENDA

8:30 – 8:45 AM
Welcome
Mark Beasley, Alan T. Dickson Distinguised Professor of Accounting and Director of the ERM Initiative
NC State Univeristy

8:45 – 9: 40 AM
Session 1: Overview of ERM at Delta Air Lines
Eric Mai, Director Enterprise Risk Management
Delta Air Lines

Overview of ERM at one of the world’s largest global airlines, providing passenger and cargo transportation services across an extensive international network.

9:40 – 9:55 AM – Break

9:55 – 10:50 AM
Session 2: Prioritizing Risks at Cook Children’s Medical Center – Ft. Worth
Erana Hughes, Director, Enterprise Risk Management
Cook Children’s Health Care System

Highlights of ERM and prioritization techniques used at this leading non-for-profit pediatric health system based in Ft. Worth providing comprehensive care, specialty services, and community health programs.

10:50 – 11:05 AM – Break

11:05 – 12:00 PM
Session 3: Highlights of the 2027 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks
Jim DeLoach, Managing Director
Protiviti

Highlights from the just released “Executive Perspectives on Top Risks and Opportunities” report, which features insights about near-term and long-term risks on the minds of executives as they evaluate strategic plans for 2027 and beyond.

12:00 – 1:00 PM – Lunch

1:00 – 1:50 PM
Session 4: Overview of ERM at Northwestern Mutual
Julie Krupski, Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management & Integration
Northwestern Mutual

Overview of ERM at one of the largest U.S. providers of life insurance, wealth management, and financial planning services.

1:50 – 2:45 PM
Session 5: Overview of COSO’s New Corporate Governance Framework
PwC Project Team
PwC LLP

Overview of COSO’s recently released thought paper, “Corporate Governance:  Guiding Principles for Board Oversight”.

2:45 – 3:00 PM
Key Take Aways and Insights
Don Pagach, Professor and Research Director, ERM Initiative
NC State University

EVENT ESSENTIALS

EVENT INFORMATION	EVENT DETAILS
DATES	THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026
ACCOMMODATIONS & LOCATION	RENAISSANCE RALEIGH NORTH HILLS HOTEL 4100 Main at North Hills Street Raleigh, NC 27609 $239 by October 13, 2026 Book today to lock in the Summit rate!
CPE	ESTIMATED 5.5 HOURS
COST	$795 per person – includes all program materials, breakfast and lunch download cancellation policy in PDF or accessible version (Word) Register now for the Summit >
CONTACT	[email protected] 919-513-0901

LEARNING OBJECTIVES TBD

• Apply key insights and best practices from experienced ERM leaders to enhance organizational resilience, governance, and strategic decision-making
• Explore practical approaches to identifying and prioritizing enterprise risks across diverse industries, including transportation, healthcare, and financial services
• Examine current and emerging risks and opportunities using insights from the latest Executive Perspectives on Top Risks and Opportunities report and discuss their implications for organizational strategy
• Learn leading governance practices that strengthen board oversight of risk through an overview of COSO’s latest thought leadership on corporate governance principles

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

Download the Cancellation Policy (PDF) or accessible version (Word) to read our policy on refunds and cancellations.

Important Cancellation Information:

• If written cancellation requests are received by 5:00 PM Eastern time, twenty-one (21) days PRECEDING the date of the event, the registration fee will be refunded less a $50 processing fee.
• Due to financial obligations incurred by the ERM Initiative, a credit voucher equal to 50% of the registration fee will be issued for written requests received by 5:00 PM Eastern time, seven (7) days PRECEDING the date of the event. Credit vouchers can be applied towards future ERM Initiative events within 12 months of the cancellation.
• A FULL refund shall only be given for an event that is cancelled by the Initiative for any reason (speaker issues/conflicts, unexpected low attendance #s, etc.). NOTE: All other costs (exchange rate fees, airfare, etc.) incurred by the registrant for the event are the responsibility of the registrant with no additional refunds from the ERM Initiative.
• No refunds or credits will be issued for written cancellation requests received after 5:00 PM Eastern time seven (7) days PRECEDING the date of the event.

CPE INFO / FORMAT

CPE INFORMATION	CPE DETAILS
LEVEL	Basic
PREREQUISITE & ADVANCED PREPARATION	None
FIELD OF STUDY	Management Services: Enterprise Risk Management
FORMAT	Group-Live
LEARNING OBJECTIVES	Review learning objectivest listed above
RECOMMENDED CPE	Estimated 5.5
COST	$795

The NC State University Executive Education, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: http://www.nasbaregistry.org.