Compliance Caribbean

Training overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way organisations operate, make decisions and manage risk. From Generative AI tools and automated decision-making to advanced data analytics, AI is increasingly becoming a strategic business enabler. At the same time, it introduces significant governance, compliance, cybersecurity, privacy and ethical challenges.

Boards and senior management are increasingly expected to understand not only the opportunities presented by AI, but also the risks associated with its use. Regulators, stakeholders and customers expect organisations to implement AI responsibly, transparently and with appropriate oversight.

Effective AI governance is no longer a technology issue alone—it is a boardroom responsibility.

This executive-level training provides Supervisory Board members, Executive Board members and senior executives with a practical understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its implications for governance, risk management and regulatory compliance. The session focuses on the questions boards should be asking, the risks they should be overseeing and the governance frameworks organisations should have in place.

The training is delivered by Benno van Leeuwen, a governance, risk and compliance specialist with more than 28 years of experience advising boards, senior management and regulated institutions throughout the Caribbean. Combining extensive governance expertise with specialised knowledge of AI governance and emerging regulatory expectations, Benno provides practical guidance tailored to the realities faced by directors and executives.

No technical AI knowledge is required.

Learning objectives

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI
• Recognise strategic opportunities presented by AI adoption
• Understand board and senior management responsibilities relating to AI governance
• Identify key AI-related risks and unintended consequences
• Understand privacy, cybersecurity and data governance implications
• Recognise ethical, transparency and accountability considerations
• Evaluate organisational readiness for AI adoption
• Understand the importance of AI governance frameworks, policies and controls
• Engage confidently in board-level discussions regarding AI strategy and oversight

Target audience

This training is designed for:

• Supervisory Board members
• Executive Board members
• Managing Directors
• Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
• Chief Risk Officers (CROs)
• Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs)
• Audit Committee members
• Risk Committee members
• Senior executives
• Governance, risk and compliance leaders

No technical AI knowledge is required.

Training content

Key topics include:

• Understanding Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI
• Current AI developments and emerging trends
• Opportunities and practical applications within organisations
• Governance responsibilities of boards and senior management
• AI-related risks and unintended consequences
• Privacy, confidentiality and data protection considerations
• Cybersecurity implications of AI adoption
• Bias, transparency and ethical decision-making
• Third-party AI solutions and vendor risk management
• Developing organisational AI policies and governance frameworks
• Regulatory developments and emerging expectations
• Board oversight, accountability and reporting
• Practical governance scenarios and case discussions

Training format

The session is interactive and discussion-driven, combining practical examples, governance scenarios and real-world case studies. Participants are encouraged to reflect on how AI may impact their organisation's strategy, risk profile and governance framework.

Practical details

Duration: 4 hours
Level: Board / Executive Level
Format: Classroom or Executive Workshop
Language: Dutch or English (depending on participant preference)
Certificate: Certificate of Participation

Why attend this training?

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming a boardroom issue. Organisations across all sectors are exploring AI opportunities, while regulators and stakeholders increasingly expect boards and senior management to understand and oversee the associated risks.

Directors and executives are not expected to become AI experts. They are expected to provide effective oversight, ask the right questions and ensure appropriate governance structures are in place.

This training helps participants:

• Understand AI from a governance and strategic perspective
• Strengthen oversight of AI-related risks and opportunities
• Assess whether organisational safeguards are adequate
• Support responsible and compliant AI adoption
• Improve board-level discussions regarding AI strategy and governance

Participants leave with a practical understanding of AI governance, greater confidence in their oversight responsibilities and a framework for navigating one of the most significant governance challenges facing organisations today.

Participants leave with a practical understanding of AI governance and the confidence to engage effectively in board-level discussions regarding AI strategy, risk and accountability.