Explore the insights shaping retail security in 2026

In today’s rapidly evolving risk landscape, protecting the retail organization is everyone’s responsibility. NRF PROTECT is the retail industry’s largest event where leaders in asset protection, loss prevention, digital fraud and risk management come together to ask questions, share challenges and collaborate around a common purpose. This year’s event, June 8 – 10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, offers practical content, expert insights and strategies to protect people, assets and brands. 

Programming at NRF PROTECT reflects today’s reality: Digital and physical risks are increasingly interconnected. Top retail brands and industry leaders will share insights in interactive sessions that provide more opportunities for engagement between speakers and attendees to freely and easily exchange ideas and best practices. 

Loss prevention/asset protection 

Retail threats require loss prevention and asset protection leaders to expand their expertise and involvement beyond traditional focus areas. NRF PROTECT offers the chance to work with cross-functional partners to explore holistic strategies that contribute to the larger cause of enterprise security risk management. 

Digital and online fraud 

Fraudulent and abusive return practices create challenges for retailers, both logistical and financial. Their impact makes it imperative for organizations to ensure that leaders across different fields understand digital fraud threats and how to work together to address them. At NRF PROTECT 2026, top industry experts will discuss important topics including how to recognize return fraud practices and act quickly to stop them. 

Enterprise and global security risk management 

The multitude of threats in today’s risk environment require a global enterprise risk approach. This mission-critical approach identifies, mitigates and responds to threats that require cross-functional alignment against operational, financial, strategic and reputational threats. NRF PROTECT speakers provide insight into more holistic protection of organizations. 

The competition-free environment assures accessible opportunities for benchmarking, candid conversations and peer learning. Build your expertise in the topics that matter most, all while earning Continuing Education Credits.  

Enterprise security risk demands engagement from the whole enterprise. NRF PROTECT is built for senior and emerging leaders in security and risk management. Bring multiple team members — and receive a team discount — to gain fresh perspectives, expand shared knowledge and increase organizational alignment. 

Explore the agenda and learn more about NRF PROTECT 2026.