FAIRCON 2026
11TH ANNUAL GLOBAL EVENT FOR CYBER & AI RISK

2026 FAIR Conference

October 6 & 7, 2026
New York City
Marriott Marquis Times Square

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The Risk Intelligence Imperative

A Common Language for Better Decisions in the Age of AI

Organizations are entering a new era of decision-making.

As AI transforms business models, accelerates innovation, and reshapes competitive advantage, it is also creating new forms of uncertainty. Cyber, AI, operational, technology, and third-party risks are becoming increasingly interconnected, yet most organizations still lack a common language to understand, communicate, and act on risk across teams, functions, and leadership levels.

At the same time, the profession is entering the next chapter of cyber risk management. The future is no longer about producing better reports—it is about enabling better decisions. Organizations are moving beyond periodic assessments and static reporting toward continuous risk intelligence: dynamic, threat-informed insights that connect changing risk conditions directly to business outcomes and decision-making.

FAIRCON26 brings together the entire risk ecosystem—from cyber risk practitioners, analysts, and risk managers to CISOs, CROs, CFOs, CIOs, and board members—to explore how organizations are building risk intelligence as a strategic capability.

Attendees will learn how leading organizations are operationalizing cyber risk quantification, governing AI adoption, quantifying risk and opportunity, and

creating a common framework for understanding cyber, AI, operational, technology, and third-party risk. Through dedicated Practitioner and CXO Tracks, real-world case studies, practical implementation guidance, and executive perspectives, participants will gain the tools needed to improve both day-to-day risk management and strategic decision-making.

Whether you are responsible for assessing risk, managing risk, communicating risk, or making decisions about risk, FAIRCON26 will provide the insights, frameworks, and peer experiences needed to succeed in the age of AI.

FAIRCON26 is where organizations learn to turn risk intelligence into business advantage—enabling better decisions, smarter investments, stronger resilience, and more trusted innovation in the age of AI.

Conference at a Glance

Sunday & Monday, October 4-5: Pre-Conference Training & Workshops

Tuesday & Wednesday thru 2 PM, October 6-7: Main Conference Keynotes & Breakout Tracks

Wednesday after 2 PM, October 7: SAFE Customer Day (invite only)

Past FAIRCON Speakers

Sharon Hagi

Sharon Hagi

CISO

Silicon Labs

Ed Amoroso

Ed Amoroso

Fmr CISO, AT&T

CEO, TAG Cyber

Alexander Antukh

Alexander Antukh

CISO

Aboitiz Power

Saket Modi

Saket Modi

CEO

Safe Security

Devon Bryan

Devon Bryan

CSO

Booking Holdings

Joe Levy

Joe Levy

CEO

Sophos

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

CISO

Meta

Mathias Buecherl

Mathias Buecherl

CISO

Heidelberg Materials

Mary Elizabeth Faulkner

Mary Elizabeth Faulkner

CISO

Thrivent Financial

Khalil Jackson

Khalil Jackson

Global Head of Cybersecurity Operations and Defense

Bank of New York

Jay Vinda

Jay Vinda

Global CISO

Mosaic Insurance

John Sapp

John Sapp

CISO

Texas Mutual Insurance

Shelley Leibowitz

Shelley Leibowitz

President

SL Advisory

Merritt Baer

Merritt Baer

CSO

Enkrypt AI

David Jordan

David Jordan

CISO

IHG Hotels

David Bankston

David Bankston

AVP, Information Security

Calix

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FAIRCON26 Agenda Topics

  • Governing the Perils and Promises of AI

  • AI Vendor Risk as the new Emerging Cyber Risk

  • Cost Center to Value Driver: the Case for FAIR

  • One Enterprise Risk Language across IT, Finance, Business, Board

  • The ROI of Cybersecurity

  • Transforming TPRM with FAIR and AI

  • Next-Gen Vulnerability Management with FAIR and AI

  • Operationalizing Risk-Informed Decision Making

  • How Agentic AI is Transforming Cyber Risk Management

  • Scaling Programs without Adding Headcount

  • Continuous Risk, Not Point-in-Time

  • Assessing Quantum Risk


The FAIRCON26 Agenda

CISOs from Fortune 500 companies, renowned cybersecurity researchers, and FAIR methodology architects share their expertise and
 actual implementations, challenges overcome, and measurable security improvements achieved by successful organizations.

SEE THE FULL AGENDA
Early Bird Rate   Members save $500 — Limited tickets available — expires August 31, 2026
GENERAL MEMBERS

2,495

Save $200 by first upgrading to
Contributing Membership for just $150.

CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS

2,295

General Members should upgrade to Contributing
Membership for just $150 to get this rate.

 
NON-MEMBERS

3,995

For consultants and solution providers
who are not sponsors of the FAIR Institute.

 
ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE
  • All Keynotes & Breakout Sessions
  • Access to the Expo Hall
  • Breakfast & Lunch — Tuesday / Wednesday
  • Gala and Awards Dinner — Tuesday



Pre-Conference Add-Ons

Note: Training courses will appear as an additional ticket option.
Oct 4-5

08:00 am - 05:00 pm

Course Bundle: FAIR™ Foundations and Cyber Risk Analysis Courses

1,495

Oct 4

08:00 am - 05:00 pm

Course: FAIR™ Foundations

995

Oct 4

08:00 am - 05:00 pm

Cyber Risk Communications & Reporting (NEW)

995

Oct 5

08:00 am - 05:00 pm

Course: Cyber Risk Analysis

995

Oct 5

08:00 am - 12:00 pm

Workshop: Rethinking TPRM for Risk Management Program Leaders

495

Oct 5

08:00 am - 12:00 pm

FAIR Practitioner Masterclass: Lessons from Successful Programs

495

Oct 5

01:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Workshop: AI for Risk Practitioners: Use It. Measure it. Manage it.

495

Oct 5

01:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Advanced FAIR Workshop: Risk Appetite and Decison Analytics

495

Not just another conference.

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Apply the FAIR CRM Framework

Learn how to continuously quantify, monitor, and mitigate cyber risks and justify cyber investments with the FAIR CRM Framework.

Discover New Solutions

Meet advisors and solutions providers that can help you accelerate cyber risk management maturity.

Expand Your Cyber Risk Network

Engage with other executives, practitioners, and thought leaders who are embracing a new paradigm for cyber risk management.

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Join us in New York City!

Welcome to New York City and to the iconic New York Marriott Marquis in the heart of Times Square. As one of the world’s most dynamic business and innovation hubs, New York provides the perfect backdrop for FAIRCON26—where global leaders come together to shape the future of cyber and AI risk management. We’re delighted to host you in this vibrant setting, surrounded by the energy, diversity, and ambition that define the city, and we look forward to an engaging and impactful conference experience.

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