UNITE 2026 London Recap: Customer Conversations Shaping Third-Party Risk Management

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May 2026

by Kaitlyn Frank

UNITE 2026: London brought together customers, partners, industry experts, and ProcessUnity leaders for two unforgettable days focused on the future of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), regulatory readiness, cyber resilience, and AI-driven innovation.

Hosted in the heart of London, the European edition of this year’s ProcessUnity Customer Summit created opportunities for attendees to connect, collaborate, and share strategies for navigating today’s rapidly evolving risk landscape. From insightful keynote presentations and customer-led sessions to networking events and hands-on training, UNITE 2026: London delivered an engaging experience designed to help organizations strengthen and scale their programs.

A Shared Vision for the Future of Third-Party Risk Management

UNITE opened with a keynote from ProcessUnity CEO Sean Cronin, who shared his perspective on the evolving state of Third-Party Risk Management and the increasing importance of resilience, visibility, and automation when faced with the growing cyber risk regulations across EMEA.

Sean highlighted how organizations are adapting to mounting regulatory pressure, rising cyber threats, and growing operational complexity, all while being asked to move faster and do more with fewer resources. His keynote also explored how ProcessUnity continues to innovate to meet these challenges, including investments in AI-powered capabilities and the continued introduction of the ProcessUnity Risk Index.

Throughout the event, attendees gained an inside look at ProcessUnity’s product roadmap and strategic vision for the future of TPRM.

Meaningful Conversations Through Fireside Chats and Customer Stories

One of the most valuable aspects of UNITE London was the opportunity for attendees to hear directly from peers and industry leaders facing similar challenges.

The agenda featured a series of fireside chats with special guests and risk practitioners, offering candid discussions around cyber risk, operational resilience, regulatory complexity, and the future of AI in risk management. These conversations encouraged attendees to exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn from real-world experiences across industries.

Customer-led presentations also played a major role throughout the summit. ProcessUnity customers shared how they are transforming their TPRM programs, improving efficiency, and building stronger relationships across their organizations.

From scaling assessment processes to enhancing visibility into vendor ecosystems, these sessions showcased practical strategies and measurable outcomes that attendees could bring back to their own teams.

Product Innovation Deep Dives

UNITE 2026: London also gave attendees the opportunity to explore the latest innovations within the ProcessUnity platform through hands-on bootcamps and expert-led demonstrations.

Sessions focused on helping organizations operationalize risk intelligence, improve assessment workflows, and streamline third-party oversight. Attendees learned more about the ProcessUnity Risk Index and how organizations can leverage dynamic risk insights to make more informed decisions.

The summit also provided an exciting preview of upcoming AI-driven capabilities currently in development, including automated due diligence functionality and automatic IRQ generation. These enhancements reflect ProcessUnity’s continued investment in practical AI solutions that reduce manual effort, accelerate workflows, and help teams scale their risk programs more effectively.

Across every session, one theme remained consistent: helping organizations move from reactive risk management to a more proactive, intelligence-led approach.

Building Connections Beyond the Sessions

While the educational content remained a major highlight, UNITE 2026: London also created countless opportunities for attendees to connect with peers, partners, and the broader ProcessUnity community.

Networking conversations continued throughout the event during breaks, receptions, and interactive discussions, allowing attendees to exchange insights and build meaningful professional relationships with others navigating similar risk and compliance challenges.

One of the standout moments of UNITE was the gala dinner, where attendees came together to celebrate the community, reflect on the event, and enjoy an evening of great food, conversation, and entertainment.

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Attendees

UNITE 2026: London would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors, partners, speakers, and attendees. Their participation and engagement made this year’s summit a valuable experience for everyone involved.

We’d especially like to thank our sponsors for their continued partnership and commitment to advancing the future of third-party risk management and cyber resilience.

Most importantly, thank you to our customers and community members who joined us in London and contributed to the conversations that made the event so impactful.

Looking Ahead

As organizations continue to navigate evolving regulations, cyber threats, and operational risk challenges, the need for collaboration and innovation has never been greater.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and look forward to continuing the conversation throughout the year, and at future UNITE events around the world. UNITE 2026: London is followed by UNITE 2026: Fort Lauderdale, our North American edition of the Customer Summit series.

If you’d like to join us in Fort Lauderdale from June 3-5, there’s still time to register here: https://www.processunity.com/unite-sydney-2026/

Stay up to date on future UNITE Customer Summits when you follow us on LinkedIn or check our UNITE resource hub here: https://www.processunity.com/unite-processunity-customer-summit/

Frequently Asked Questions

UNITE 2026: London is ProcessUnity’s annual customer summit for third-party risk professionals, customers, partners, and industry experts across the EMEA region. The event features keynote presentations, customer success stories, product deep dives, networking opportunities, and discussions focused on the future of third-party risk management, cyber resilience, and regulatory readiness.

A third-party risk summit is designed for professionals responsible for managing vendor risk, cyber risk, compliance, operational resilience, and third-party governance. UNITE 2026: London brings together risk leaders, procurement teams, security professionals, compliance experts, and ProcessUnity customers looking to strengthen and scale their third-party risk management programs.

The UNITE Customer Summit series covers a wide range of Third-Party Risk Management topics, including developments in Third-Party Risk Management, AI-driven risk assessments, vendor due diligence, operational resilience, and emerging innovations in TPRM technology. Attendees also gain insights into the latest ProcessUnity product enhancements and best practices shared by customers and industry leaders.

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About Us

ProcessUnity is the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) company. Our software platforms and data services protect customers from cybersecurity threats, breaches, and outages that originate from their ever-growing ecosystem of business partners. By combining the world’s largest third-party risk data exchange, the leading TPRM workflow platform, and powerful artificial intelligence, ProcessUnity extends third-party risk, procurement, and cybersecurity teams so they can cover their entire vendor portfolio. With ProcessUnity, organizations of all sizes reduce assessment work while improving quality, securing intellectual property and customer data so business operations continue to operate uninterrupted.