A new chapter for the FAIR Institute

Quantitative cyber risk management has gone from a bold idea to a recognized discipline, practiced by thousands of professionals worldwide and increasingly expected by boards, regulators, and executives. As the profession has matured, so must the Institute that helped build it.

At FAIR Forward, we'll unveil FAIR Institute 2.0: a new strategy and the most significant evolution in the Institute's history. It changes how the Institute is structured and governed, what it stands for, and how it helps both individuals and organizations get better at managing cyber risk. Be among the first to see what's next.

What to expect

The FAIR Institute 2.0 strategy presentation. Hear directly from Institute leadership about the new direction, and why it matters for you and the profession.

Open Q&A. Ask your questions, share your perspective, and help shape what comes next.

Topical sessions. A handful of sessions on some of the most pressing themes in cyber risk management today.

Agenda (all times ET)

10:00 – 11:00 AM · KEYNOTE AND LIVE Q&A

FAIR Institute 2.0: Independent, Member-Governed, and Built for the Age of AI Risk

The new strategy for the Institute, followed by an open Q&A.

Nick Sanna, President and Founder, FAIR Institute · Jack Jones, Chairman Emeritus and Original Author of FAIR

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM · PANEL

Closing the Gaps: What the 2026 State of Cyber Risk Management Report Means for CISOs and Risk Leaders

Key findings from the report, and the practical steps that close the biggest gaps.

Todd Tucker, FAIR Institute · Michelle Griffith, TransUnion · Will Klotz, GuidePoint Security

12:30 – 1:15 PM · CISO PANEL

Managing Cyber Risk in the Age of AI

How security leaders identify, measure and govern AI-related risk, and how they report it to boards.

Moderator: Robert Rodriguez, SINET · MJ Gautam, Instacart · Esmond Kane, Advarra · Jerry Archer, Cloud Security Alliance · Gaurav Gupta, Santander