Navigating DORA: From Regulation to Execution

Webinar Tuesday, June 11th, 10:00-10:45 (CET)

You’ll benefit from a combined legal and operational perspective that simplifies DORA implementation.
Our experts will show you how to reduce compliance complexity, strengthen resilience, and translate regulatory rules into repeatable workflows.

Understand how regulators approach DORA in practice.
Learn actionable strategies to translate regulatory requirements into scalable, operational processes.
See how technology can simplify and automate compliance processes. Receive practical guidance on preparing their organization for inspections and audits.
Gain a complete view of DORA: from regulations → operations → tools.

Peter Strikwerda

Board member of Holland FinTech Association representative.

Peter has a longstanding, international track record in strategy, digital & AI transformation and new business, with a focus on Financial Services and specifically Asset Management. In recent years he has defined and led a full-scale, cross functional digital transformation at APG Asset Management as well as over 70 innovation initiatives, including scaling (Gen)AI.

Maria Blach

Sales Project Manager in RED INTO GREEN by DAPR. specializes in translating complex regulatory requirements into practical product solutions by bridging business and legal perspectives. With extensive experience in compliance and cybersecurity, she supports organizations in delivering projects smoothly and effectively, with particular expertise in navigating the requirements of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

Roderik Vrolijk

Roderik is a financial regulation specialist with a particular focus on fintech and innovation in the financial sector, advising clients on market entry, product launches, and regulatory matters before Dutch and European financial authorities. He acts for a broad range of Dutch and international financial institutions and service providers. Roderik helps his clients navigate smoothly through the ever-evolving web of Dutch and European regulatory law.

Maarten Weekenborg

Maarten advises national and international listed companies, financial institutions, and institutional investors on a broad range of financial regulatory and compliance matters within the Financial Markets Group. He focuses on complex issues relating to financial markets regulation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance in both domestic and cross-border transactions.

1. Welcome & Context Setting (5 min)

Presenters: Peter Strikwerda
Introduction: Purpose and goals of the session.
The DORA Challenge: Why Digital Operational Resilience should be the top priority for financial institutions.
Roadmap: Overview of the session flow: Legal Perspective → Practical Execution → Digital Tools.

2. DORA from a local perspective: insights from the Dutch market (15 min)

Presenter: Roderik Vrolijk and Maarten Weekenborg
Where we stand: DORA 18 months in — key implementation milestones, what firms have (and haven't) delivered
Register of Information: lessons from year one
The supervisors’ approach - from observation to action: what triggers supervisory intervention
The geopolitical dimension

3. From Regulation to Execution: DORA in Practice (15 min)

Presenter: Maria (RED INTO GREEN)
Operationalizing DORA: Translating complex requirements into actionable project steps.
Bridging the Silos: How Business, Compliance, IT, and Risk teams can collaborate effectively.
Lessons Learned: Surprises and best practices from real-world implementations.
Bridging the silos: How Business, Compliance, IT, and Risk teams can collaborate effectively.
RED INTO GREEN - TPRM Solution:
- Maintaining the Register of Information
- Conducting risk analysis & vulnerability scans.
- Classifying and reporting ICT Incidents

4. Wrap-up (5 mins)

Presenters: All Speakers

Key Takeaways: Final thoughts across legal, business, and technology pillars.

Navigating DORA

From Regulation to Execution – strategies for financial resilience

Webinar Tuesday, June 11th, 10:00-10:45 (CET)

Gain DORA's practical, efficient processes

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Workshop speakers

Peter Strikwerda

Maria Blach

Roderik Vrolijk

Maarten Weekenborg

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