2026-02-26 · UDig — 8000 Franklin Farms Drive, Suite 201 Henrico, VA 23229
AI adoption is moving faster than policy, regulation, and organizational readiness. Business leaders are being asked to make decisions today that carry legal, ethical, and operational consequences tomorrow. This Governance & AI Cohort session is designed to cut through the noise. Elena Bobkova will provide a clear, practical introduction to modern AI governance, focusing on how established standards and emerging laws intersect and why they matter now for U.S. organizations. She will briefly explain the ISO 42001 AI Management System standard alongside ISO 27001, then connect those frameworks to global regulations such as the EU AI Act and active privacy regimes like GDPR. Most importantly, she will translate what can feel like distant or European-focused regulation into real implications for American companies operating in a global, AI-driven economy. This session is not about fear or compliance theater. It is about understanding the landscape well enough to lead with confidence. Expect clarity, real-world examples, and the start of an informed conversation for executives, risk leaders, technologists, and policy-minded professionals navigating rapid AI change. What You’ll Learn What ISO 42001 is and why it matters now How ISO 27001 and AI governance fit together How the EU AI Act and GDPR affect U.S.-based organizations Where AI risk, governance, and innovation intersect How leaders can begin framing AI decisions responsibly without slowing progress Who Should Attend Executives and business leaders Risk, compliance, legal, and security professionals Technology and AI leaders Policy and governance stakeholders Anyone responsible for AI decision-making inside an organization About the Governance & AI Cohort AI Ready RVA cohorts are designed as trusted, peer-led spaces where leaders can learn, ask hard questions, and navigate emerging technology together. This session is part of our ongoing Governance & AI Cohort focused on responsible AI adoption, risk management, and leadership readiness.
This event took place on Feb 26, 2026 in Greater Richmond and has already happened. AI Ready RVA runs free and member events across the region every month — see the upcoming events calendar for the next session, or explore our industry cohorts to keep learning between events.