Secure what comes next
RiskX is Mastercard’s flagship forum for leaders in cybersecurity, fraud, AI, identity and digital commerce.
As AI accelerates both threat and defense and cyber and fraud converge, organizations must operate, decide and defend in real time.
Taking place from September 29 to October 2, 2026, RiskX brings together industry leaders and experts from across the globe for strategic dialogue, thought leadership and peer exchange on:
- Cutting-edge models for frontier AI
- Cyber-fraud integration
- Industrialized scams and financial crime
- Trust, approvals and customer protection at scale
Across four days of keynote sessions, focused content tracks and networking, attendees will explore the evolving risk landscape and share practical strategies for staying ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.
The main stage will feature perspectives from leading voices in technology, cybersecurity and AI, including Nina Schick, AI expert and author; Ann Johnson, EVP, Security Solutions at Mastercard; Christopher Ahlberg, Co-founder of Recorded Future; Mike Walsh, futurist and CEO of Tomorrow; and Chris Barton, Founder of Shazam.
For full session details and timings, view the official RiskX Arizona agenda here:
View the full RiskX Arizona agenda
Event Registration
RiskX Arizona is a paid event. Following confirmation of your eligibility, you will be directed to the official RiskX registration site to select your pass and complete payment.
- Conference Only: $1,150
- Full Conference + Workshop: $1,350
- Workshop Only: $350
- Optional Friday Golf: $150
IT Reader guests may be eligible for a special 35% discount on conference and workshop passes. Further details will be provided following qualification.
Location
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Arizona
Set against the stunning Sonoran Desert in North Phoenix, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa offers a luxurious setting surrounded by sweeping desert landscapes and mountain views.