Early Check-In
Check-in early for this event to jumpstart your expedition into the TPRM wilds!
Monday, April 20, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Pre-function Area
General
Ease into the conference experience by taking advantage of early check-in on Monday afternoon. Pick up your badge, conference materials, and get oriented before the…
Network Event: Trail Mix & Mingle
Join us for a welcome network event on the first night of the conference!
Monday, April 20, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Join us for an evening of connection and conversation at our Welcome Networking Event. Gather with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors to exchange ideas, share…
Breakfast & Check-In
Fuel up for the summit!
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Tuesday morning check-in continues for those arriving day of. Enjoy a hot breakfast while networking with peers and getting ready to tackle a full day…
Welcome & Kick-Off
Opening remarks from Julie Gaiaschi, CEO & Co-founder of TPRA
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Kick off the conference with a few words from Julie Gaiaschi on important conference announcements, what you can expect from the day, things to know,…
Climbing Mountains of Change: Elevating Your Team’s Resilience
Jim Davidson, Resilience Expert & Everest Expedition Climber
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Colorado Ballroom
Keynote
Many businesspeople feel overwhelmed by global changes, resource challenges, and market uncertainties. All of these, combined with high client expectations, can create fatigue, stress, or…
From Silos to Synergy: Cross-Functional TPRM That Actually Works
Ulunda Baker & Pat McMachon, TIAA
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Big Thompson
Track 1: Foundation Trail: Where the Journey Begins
Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) is no longer a back-office function it’s a strategic imperative. In this dynamic session, Ulunda N. Baker, MSML, CRVPM, Head of…
Lunch
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
11:55 AM - 1:30 PM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Enjoy a networking-focused lunch featuring themed tables designed to spark conversation and build community. Join peers with shared interests or explore new perspectives at Networking…
Lunch Panel
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Continuous Monitoring: Evaluating Third-Party Performance
Basem Mahmoud, PepsiCo
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
Platte River
Track 2: Resilience Ridge: Weathering the Storms
Continuous monitoring involves systematically assessing the performance of third-party entities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and performance standards. This process helps identify potential risks…
Beyond Checklists: Leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK Framework for Dynamic Control Evaluation and Third Party Risk Management
Keith Stouder, previously ACT!
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM
Big Thompson
Track 1: Foundation Trail: Where the Journey Begins
When a third-party risk team receives a clean SOC 2 report, the reaction is often relief—proof, it seems, that a vendor’s controls are sound and…
From Pressure to Power: Mastering Stress in the Modern Workplace
Kelvin Pruitt, MentaLIFE Wellness
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM
Aspen
Track 4: Compliance Crossing: Mapping the Legal & Standards Landscape
This session empowers third-party risk management (TPRM) professionals to thrive both personally and professionally through the MentaLIFE Framework of Mindset Growth, Stress Management, and Healthy…
TPRM Careers & Connections
Join us for an interactive special event designed to help attendees grow professionally, strengthen their TPRM programs, & build meaningful connections across the community.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
Colorado Ballroom
General
TPRM Careers & Connections is a dynamic, interactive special event at the 2026 TPRA Conference designed to help attendees grow professionally, strengthen their TPRM programs, and…
Network Event: Par-Tee on the Peaks
Don’t miss this chance to unwind, engage, and expand your network—all while having a little fun on the greens!
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Cap off the day with an evening of networking, fun, and celebration at Par-Tee on the Peaks! Enjoy deluxe appetizers, mingle with peers, and take…
Breakfast & Check-In
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Fuel up for the day ahead while connecting with other attendees during a relaxed morning breakfast. Whether you’re debriefing key takeaways from the day before…
Opening Remarks
Opening remarks from Julie Gaiaschi, CEO & Co-founder of TPRA
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Beyond Limits: Leading From a Place of Power and Potential
Ashley Lentz, Elite Coach & Keynote Speaker, Love Powered Leadership
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Colorado Ballroom
Keynote
In this engaging and inspiring keynote, Ashley offers stories and reflective strategies that will allow attendees to step into abundance, freedom, potential and lead others from…
Trailblazing TPRM: From Manual Hikes to Automated Climbs
Courtney Turner, Deere & Co
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
Big Thompson
Track 1: Foundation Trail: Where the Journey Begins
Discover how internal innovation and automation can transform third-party risk reviews from a slow, manual climb into a streamlined, high-efficiency ascent. This session shares practical…
Lunch
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
11:55 AM - 1:30 PM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Lunch on Wednesday will feature dedicated Women In TPRM tables for women in the industry and those who are a part of our Women In…
Lunch Panel
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Best Practice: Combining TPRM and Procurement in ONE team
Keith Frantz, Prosper Marketplace
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
Big Thompson
Track 1: Foundation Trail: Where the Journey Begins
Provide guidance/best practices on setting up and managing a team with combined functions of TPRM and Procurement.
Keith Frantz
Director, Enterprise Risk Management
Prosper Marketplace
Introduction to TPRM: Understanding the Basics
Jenn Wilkinson, Cenlar FSB
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM
Big Thompson
Track 1: Foundation Trail: Where the Journey Begins
An opportunity for new practitioners on where to start and what to consider as they build out a formal TPRM program.
Jenn Wilkinson
VP TPRM
Managing 3rd Party Risk in the Cloud
David Kliemann, IBM
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM
Platte River
Track 2: Resilience Ridge: Weathering the Storms
The increased complexity of the digital supply chain is a significant challenge, especially for regulated industries, such as the financial sector. Regulatory expectations continue to…
TPRM Careers & Connections
Join us for an interactive special event designed to help attendees grow professionally, strengthen their TPRM programs, & build meaningful connections across the community.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Day 2 of TPRM Careers & Connections continues the interactive, choose-your-own experience designed to support professional growth, career exploration, and peer connection within the TPRM community.…
Breakfast & Check-In
Thursday, April 23, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Gather for one final morning meal to reflect on the week’s highlights, share insights, and connect with peers before the conference concludes. It’s a great…
Opening Remarks
Opening remarks from Julie Gaiaschi, CEO & Co-founder of TPRA
Thursday, April 23, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:25 AM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Panel
Thursday, April 23, 2026
8:25 AM - 9:15 AM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Roundtable: Risk Metrics & Reporting
Facilitated by Verity Billson, Experian
Thursday, April 23, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Big Thompson
Track 1: Foundation Trail: Where the Journey Begins
Verity Billson
Group Head of Third Party Risk Management
Experian
Verity Billson is a senior leader in Third Party Risk Management with over 25 years…
Contracts & Cliffs: Navigating Risk in Third-Party Agreements Roundtable
Facilitated by Chris Phillips, Lendmark Financial Services
Thursday, April 23, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Aspen
Track 4: Compliance Crossing: Mapping the legal & standards landscape
Whether you're new to third-party risk management or a seasoned leader, contracts are a critical part of the terrain we all navigate. This high-level roundtable…
Industry Roundtable: Finance
Laura Valente, General Bank of Canada & Charmi Patel, Israel Discount Bank of New York
Thursday, April 23, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Big Thompson
Track 1: Foundation Trail: Where the Journey Begins
Laura Valente
Director, Compliance, Ethics & Regulatory Affairs
General Bank of Canada
As Director of Compliance, Ethics & Regulatory Affairs at General Bank of Canada,…
Industry Roundtable: Technology & FinTech
Facilitated by Amy Harbert, Workiva
Thursday, April 23, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Aspen
Track 4: Compliance Crossing: Mapping the legal & standards landscape
Amy Harbert
Staff GRC Operations Analyst
Workiva
Amy has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, and 13 of those years were spent learning…
TPRA Trivia + Box Lunch
Thursday, April 23, 2026
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Colorado Ballroom
General
Our closing lunch offers a chance to unwind, exchange final thoughts, and celebrate the connections made throughout the week. Enjoy great food and conversation as…