The Top 20 Emerging Risks, 4Q25: What Assurance Leaders Need to Know

When your organization is facing near-constant risk, from AI to geopolitical disruption, how do you adequately prepare? How do you prioritize and determine which risks are imminent and which are further along on the horizon? What are the first and next steps you should take?

For Q4 2025, Gartner surveyed leaders in enterprise risk management (ERM), audit and other assurance fields to bring you the top 20 emerging risks and threats reshaping the corporate landscape. Gain a benchmarked view with considerations for each assurance function to better prepare your organizations to mitigate potential impacts and prioritize key areas of focus. You will walk away from this session with answers to your vital questions and recommended actions to help you address your mission-critical priorities.

Discover the latest emerging risks, their potential impact on your organization and what to prioritize
Learn about industry-specific perceptions of upcoming risks and how your peers are currently prioritizing them
Leverage best practices in communicating emerging risk information to senior leadership and board audiences