--- title: "Designing GRC programs: APAC Roundtable | MetricStream" description: Join the MetricStream-hosted informative in-person workshop session and networking event on May 8 in Malaysia featuring GRC Analyst & Pundit Michael Rasmussen. image: https://info.metricstream.com/hubfs/ms-og-img-1.png --- [![logo-white](https://info.metricstream.com/hubfs/New%20Images%202020/logo-white.png) ](https://www.metricstream.com/) GRC Leadership Series # GRC Design Workshop by Michael Rasmussen: Strategies, Insights & Success Factors to Optimize Your GRC Program ## May 08, 2024 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm MYT | Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur [Register Now](https://info.metricstream.com/events/designing-grc-programs-apac.html#) In Association With: ![Untitled design (8)-1](https://info.metricstream.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(8)-1.png) Speakers [![Michel Rassmussen](https://info.metricstream.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Michel%20Rassmussen.jpg) **Michael Rasmussen** GRC Analyst & Pundit, GRC 20/20 Research ](https://info.metricstream.com/events/designing-grc-programs-apac.html#modelbox1) ![Michel Rassmussen](https://info.metricstream.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Michel%20Rassmussen.jpg) **Michael Rasmussen** GRC Analyst & Pundit, GRC 20/20 Research   Michael Rasmussen is an internationally recognized pundit on governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) – with specific expertise on the topics of enterprise GRC, GRC technology, corporate compliance, and policy management. With 27+ years of experience, Michael helps organizations improve GRC processes, design and implement GRC architecture, and select technologies that are effective, efficient, and agile. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and advisor and is noted as the “Father of GRC” — being the first to define and model the GRC market in February 2002 while at Forrester. Michael has contributed to U.S. Congressional reports and committees, and currently serves on the Leadership Council of the OCEG and chairs the OCEG Technology Council, OCEG Policy Management Group, and the OCEG GRC Architect Group. Michael is quoted extensively in the press and is respected for his commentary on broadcast news channels. He is an Honorary Life Member in The Institute of Risk Management for his contributions to risk management and GRC. In June 2007, Treasury & Risk recognized Michael as one of the 100 most influential people in finance with specific accolades noting his work in “Governance and Compliance: Saving the Planet and the Corporation” and as a “Rising Star in Rocky Times: Corporate America’s Outstanding Executives.” Prior to founding GRC 20/20 Research, Michael was a Vice-President and ‘Top Analyst’ at Forrester Research, Inc. Before Forrester, he led the risk/compliance consulting practice at a professional services firm, and prior to that has specific experience managing compliance and risk within commercial organizations. Michael’s educational experience consists of a Juris Doctorate in law and a Bachelor of Science in Business. Michael is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with a research focus in ethics and church history. He is a GRCP (GRC Professional), CCEP (Certified Compliance and Ethic Professional), and a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional). OCEG has recognized him as an OCEG Fellow for his contributions and advancement of GRC practices around the world. You are invited! Join us for a timely and informative in-person workshop session and networking event on May 8 in Malaysia focused on Operational Risk, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, and Operational Resilience. As companies across industries strive to navigate new and complex regulatory requirements and emerging risks, it becomes crucial to stay informed about the current landscape and how to design a GRC program to address the same. The session, featuring GRC Pundit Michael Rasmussen, will dive into the hot topics, key GRC trends, and best practices while sharing valuable insights and strategies to help you stay on top of the changing risk and regulatory landscape in the region. **We will discuss essential topics such as:** - The key trends and regulatory requirements shaping the Risk and Compliance landscape in Malaysia - Strategies to optimize your GRC programs to provide timely insights and mitigate the cost of risk and compliance  - Drive Efficiency of the entire program by adopting best practices and industry standards - Factors determining a successful GRC implementation, how to collaborate with business, change management and improve adoption and defining success criteria and how to create value out of the GRC program - The future of GRC and what to expect to ensure overall program maturity Don't miss out on this interactive session with industry experts. This is an invite only event.  **When: 08 May 2024   Where:** Sheraton Imperial, Jln Sultan Ismail, Chow Kit, 50250 Kuala Lumpur **Registration:** Please complete the registration form and we will get back to you with confirmation.  Space is limited! Agenda 09:00 - 09:30 Registration & Networking Breakfast 09:30 - 09:45 Welcome & Opening Remarks 09:45 - 11:00 **Session by Michael Rasmussen: **GRC Design Workshop by Michael Rasmussen: Strategies, Insights & Success Factors to Optimize Your GRC Program  11:00 - 11:15 Networking Coffee Break 11:15 - 12:00 **Session by Michael Rasmussen: **GRC Design Workshop by Michael Rasmussen: Strategies, Insights & Success Factors to Optimize Your GRC Program  (Contd.) 12:00 - 12:15 Wrap Up 12:15 - 14:00 Networking and Lunch Location: Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel   ## REGISTER TO ATTEND ** - [** +1-650-620-2955 ](https://www.metricstream.com/about-us/contact.htm) - [** Contact](https://info.metricstream.com/contact.html?hsLang=en) - [** Subscribe](https://info.metricstream.com/newsletter.html?hsLang=en) - [** Careers ](https://www.metricstream.com/about-us/careers.htm) Join the Conversation [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/metricstream)[** ](https://twitter.com/metricstream) [**](https://www.facebook.com/MetricStream)[**](https://www.youtube.com/metricstream)[** ](https://blogs.metricstream.com/) © 2026 MetricStream Inc. 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