EDUCATION

Turning AI into Advantage in Bermuda

Bermuda’s financial sector is accelerating its adoption of artificial intelligence across core functions as firms transition from pilots to production.

Hear from senior women across legal, regulatory, operational and strategy roles as they examine how AI is being adopted in practice and what it means for businesses today.

Key Topics:

• Explore real world AI use cases across financial services
• Assess evolving regulatory, governance and ethical considerations
• Identify the opportunities AI innovation is creating in driving efficiency and competitive advantage, organizationally and for professionals

Bring your questions and network with industry peers over refreshments following the session.

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DATE

28 May 2026

TIME

5:30 PM Registration

6:00 PM Event Begins

The program will begin promptly at 6:00 PM; please allow time to get through building security and to register before the event begins.

Networking reception will follow.

LOCATION

Carey Olsen

11 Bermudiana Road, 5th Floor Rosebank Centre

Pembroke, Bermuda

SPEAKERS

Charissa Ball

Carey Olsen Bermuda

Jinhwa Rustand

Priya Suagh

Niche Communications

EVENT SPONSOR

Carey Olsen

www.careyolsen.com

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BIOGRAPHIES

Charissa Ball

Counsel, Carey Olsen Bermuda

Charissa is counsel in the corporate and finance team at Carey Olsen Bermuda. She advises on all aspects of commercial and corporate law and regularly represents clients on a wide variety of local and cross-jurisdictional corporate and regulatory transactions and restructurings. With a practice spanning a number of specialisations, Charissa has particular experience in corporate reorganisations, mergers and acquisitions, debt restructuring, redomiciling, joint ventures and debt and equity offerings. She also has considerable experience in corporate finance including IPOs, private equity investments and banking and financial services including, financial derivatives, credit and security. Charissa is also a senior member of the Carey Olsen fintech team. She has assisted numerous digital asset business companies by advising on the licensing and ongoing regulatory requirements of digital asset companies, including the requirements of Bermuda's anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing and sanctions regimes.

Jinhwa Rustand

Jinhwa Rustand is a product leader and AI-focused builder with deep experience in scaling technology platforms. Most recently, she served as Director of Product at Nativo, where she led the growth of its programmatic ad exchange—driving over 200% revenue growth and contributing to its $120M acquisition by Life360. Beyond her core role, Jinhwa has been actively building and advising on AI-driven projects, including applications in reinsurance and investor communities in Bermuda. She brings a unique operator perspective on how AI is transforming complex, regulated industries—from infrastructure and monetization to decision-making and risk. She is currently focused on the intersection of AI, startups, and venture, and works closely with early-stage companies and investors.

Priya Suagh

Managing Director, Niche Communications

Priya is Managing Director of Niche Communications, a Bermuda-based boutique agency specialising in strategic planning, crisis communications and reputation management. She works with organisations across the business, nonprofit and public sectors, helping leaders navigate complex issues with clarity. Priya works at the intersection of communications and AI, with a particular interest in the ethical use of AI and its impact on trust and young people. She serves as a Board member of the Non-Profit Alliance of Bermuda and incoming Chair of the Early Years Nurturing Bermuda initiative. She previously held senior communications roles in Canada, including serving as Strategic Communications Advisor to the Premier of Ontario and advising federal cabinet ministers, alongside work in political campaigns, building on a foundation of experience in advertising at an international firm.

ABOUT

Carey Olsen

Carey Olsen is a leading offshore law firm advising financial institutions, corporations and private clients on Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey law from a network of nine international offices.

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