Turning Governance Into the “Yes” Guys

When Cindy Tu first stepped onto a conference stage, it wasn’t part of a long-term plan. It was a turning point. A single speaking invitation shifted her role from quietly reviewing AI systems to actively shaping how governance is practiced across financial services. With a background spanning IT, data, and audit, Cindy brought a rare systems-level view to the table.

Now a rising voice in enterprise AI risk, she’s influencing how institutions think about oversight, how governance frameworks evolve, and why people are at the heart of successful implementation. Her perspective is informed not only by technical expertise, but by lived experience.

Cindy brings:

• How to frame governance as an enabler and not a gatekeeper
• Why third-party risk keeps rising as gen AI adoption accelerates
• How to flip governance from the “no” guys to the “yes” guys