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2026 CONFERENCE AGENDA

This page will be updated as sessions are confirmed.

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…

Winning Hearts & Minds: Leading Change in TPRM from the Ground Up

Verity Billson, Group head of TPRM, Experian

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Big Thompson

Track 1: Foundation Trail: Where the Journey Begins

Launching a third-party risk management program is more than building frameworks and processes—it’s about leading change, influencing culture, and earning trust across the organisation. In…

Hyper TPRM: Rethinking Third-Party Risk for Scale, Speed, and Confidence

Ed Thomas, Senior Vice President, ProcessUnity

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Platte River

Track 2: Resilience Ridge: Weathering the Storms

Third-party risk management is reaching a breaking point. Vendor ecosystems are expanding faster than risk teams can keep up, risk signals are fragmented, and traditional…

Ransomware in the Supply Chain: Separating Signal from Noise in Third-Party Risk

Kelly White & Allan Liska, RiskRecon

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Telluride

Track 3: Innovation Overlook: A Birds-Eye View

Ransomware remains one of the most feared and disruptive cyber threats facing organizations today — and third-party ecosystems have become a primary attack path. When…

Third Party Cyber Risk: New Regulatory Trends You Need to Know

Jake Olcott, VP Government Affairs, Bitsight

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Aspen

Track 4: Compliance Crossing: Mapping the legal & standards landscape

In this session, we’ll explore key trends in regulatory investigation and oversight of third party cyber risk and identify critical program gaps that resulted in…

Demo: ProcessUnity

Join ProcessUnity for an insightful demo where they'll share the highlights of their products and/or services.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

11:05 AM - 11:55 AM

Big Thompson

Track 1: Foundation Trail: Where the Journey Begins


Thank you to ProcessUnity for becoming a Level 1: Gold Rush Sponsor of our 2026 Conference! Join them for this insightful demo where they'll share the highlights…

Contract Management: Essential Clauses and Provisions for Risk Mitigation

Ryan Hesser, VP TPRM & Legal Counsel, VyStar Credit Union

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

11:05 AM - 11:55 AM

Aspen

Track 4: Compliance Crossing: Mapping the Legal & Standards Landscape

Contracts are more than just a legal formality; they're frontline defense mechanisms. This session will explore the critical clauses and provisions that protect your organization…

Lunch

Enjoy a networking-focused lunch featuring themed tables designed to spark conversation and build community.

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…

Navigating the Ridge: Managing the Risks of Intelligent Machines

Troy Leach, CSA; Vincent Scales, CVSHealth; Gregory Rasner, Third Party Threat Hunting

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Colorado Ballroom

General

Like traversing a narrow mountain ridge, adopting artificial intelligence brings both breathtaking opportunities and steep risks. For third-party risk management (TPRM) professionals, intelligent machines introduce…

The Oxygen Problem: Breathing Life into "Dead-on-Arrival" Questionnaires

Steve Cobb & Cody Wright, SecurityScorecard

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

1:45 PM - 2:35 PM

Big Thompson

Track 1: Foundation Trail: Where the Journey Begins

We’ve all been there—staring at a 300-row spreadsheet at 2:00 AM while the sales team screams for a signature. This session explores how the "pitfall"…

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…

Rethinking Vendor Due Diligence: When Cyber Threats Outpace Traditional Assurance

Ryan Patrick, EVP, TPRM Customer Solutions, HITRUST

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

1:45 PM - 2:35 PM

Telluride

Track 3: Innovation Overlook: A Birds-Eye View

Cyber threats now move faster than our controls. From ransomware to AI-driven risks, the landscape demands a new approach to third-party assurance. This discussion examines…

Demo: Vanta

Join Vanta for an insightful demo where they'll share the highlights of their products and/or services.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

1:45 PM - 2:35 PM

Aspen

Track 4: Compliance Crossing: Mapping the Legal & Standards Landscape


Thank you to Vanta for becoming a Level 1: Gold Rush Sponsor of our 2026 Conference! Join them for this insightful demo where they'll share the highlights…

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…

Careers & Connections: Career & Program Enhancement Tables

The Ballroom will feature activity-based tables focused on enhancing you and your TPRM program.

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…

Careers & Connections: From Pressure to Power: Mastering Stress in the Modern Workplace

Kelvin Pruitt, CEO, MentaLIFE Wellness

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Big Thompson

General

Room 2: "From Pressure to Power: Mastering Stress in the Modern Workplace" 

This session empowers third-party risk management (TPRM) professionals to thrive both personally and…

Careers & Connections: How I Journey'd to TPRM

In this candid, experience-driven session, speakers will share their personal journeys into TPRM—highlighting pivotal moments, lessons learned, and advice for professionals at various career stages.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Platte River

General

Room 3: How I Journey’d to TPRM

Featuring Paul Kurtz, First Century Bank, and Lisa LaBelle, The Hanover Group

In this candid, experience-driven session, speakers…

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

Fuel up for the day ahead while connecting with other attendees during a relaxed morning breakfast.

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

Opening remarks from Julie Gaiaschi, CEO & Co-founder of TPRA.


Julie Gaiaschi

CEO & Co-Founder | Third Party Risk Association (TPRA)


Julie Gaiaschi, CISA, CISM,…

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…

Demo: RiskRecon

Join RiskRecon for an insightful demo where they'll share the highlights of their products and/or services.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Big Thompson

Track 1: Foundation Trail: Where the Journey Begins


Thank you to RiskRecon for becoming a Level 1: Gold Rush Sponsor of our 2026 Conference! Join them for this insightful demo where they'll share the highlights…

AI Risk 2.0: How the risk landscape changes with expanded functionality

Shankar Krishnan, PromptArmor; Courney Tuner, Deere; Kathy McKenna Sauermann, Humana; Chuck Walkup, Hubspot

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Platte River

Track 2: Resilience Ridge: Weathering the Storms

The AI risk landscape has changed dramatically. With new functionalities like Agent builders, Web Search, MCP Servers, and more being added month-month. Teams are navigating…

Demo: Safe Security

Ram Vemula, Head of Partnerships, Safe Security

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Telluride

Track 3: Innovation Overlook: A Birds-Eye View

Thank you to Safe Security for being a Level 1: Gold Rush Sponsor of our 2026 Conference! Join them for this insightful demo where they'll share the…

Processing Isn’t Deciding: Engage the Humans

Eric Rosendaul, Manager, Third Party Assurance, Citizens

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Aspen

Track 4: Compliance Crossing: Mapping the Legal & Standards Landscape

While the the last few years have seen an rapid adoption of AI in the TPRM space, this session will talk about why being human…

The Importance of Being Human in an AI World

Eric Rosendaul, Citizens

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Aspen

Track 4: Compliance Crossing: Mapping the Legal & Standards Landscape

While the the last few years have seen an rapid adoption of AI in the TPRM space, this session will talk about why being human…

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…

How to Leverage Data & AI to Manage Third-Party Risk

Lisa-Mae Hill, TPRM Solutions Consultant, Sayari

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

11:05 AM - 11:55 AM

Platte River

Track 2: Resilience Ridge: Weathering the Storms

This session explores the practical applications of data intelligence and AI in transforming how we look at operational risk & resilience across TPRM. Together, we…

From Manual to Modern: The Predictive Future of TPRM

Adrian Conley, Director, Specialty Sales, Vanta

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

11:05 AM - 11:55 AM

Telluride

Track 3: Innovation Overlook: A Birds-Eye View

The session will explore how TPRM can evolve from today’s highly manual, reactive processes into a predictive, data-driven function. It starts by acknowledging that whether…

Demo: Aravo

Join Aravo Solutions for an insightful demo where they'll share the highlights of their products and/or services.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

11:05 AM - 11:55 AM

Aspen

Track 4: Compliance Crossing: Mapping the Legal & Standards Landscape


Thank you to Aravo Solutions for becoming a Level 1: Gold Rush Sponsor of our 2026 Conference! Join them for this insightful demo where they'll share the…

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…

Navigating the Ridge: Managing the Risks of Intelligent Machines

Troy Leach, CSA; Vincent Scales, CVSHealth; Gregory Rasner, Third Party Threat Hunting; Sagar Behere, Circle Internet Financial, LLC

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Colorado Ballroom

General

Like traversing a narrow mountain ridge, adopting artificial intelligence brings both breathtaking opportunities and steep risks. For third-party risk management (TPRM) professionals, intelligent machines introduce…

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

Stop Managing Risk in Buckets: New Playbooks for Cross-Domain Resilience

Jenna Wells, CEO, Supply Wisdom

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1:45 PM - 2:35 PM

Platte River

Track 2: Resilience Ridge: Weathering the Storms

Disruptions rarely stay in one domain—they spread as cascading risk when signals are siloed. This session shows how real-world organizations are connecting cyber, financial, operational,…

AI Efficiency Meets Third Party Risk

Sagar Behere, Enterprise (ERM) & Head of Third Party Risk (TPRM) Oversight, Circle Internet Financial, LLC

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1:45 PM - 2:35 PM

Telluride

Track 3: Innovation Overlook: A Birds-Eye View

As organizations move from building to maturing their Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) programs, the focus shifts to speed and efficiency without compromising risk. This presentation…

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…

Peak Performance: Innovative Solutions to Conquer TPRM Challenges

Morgan Binder, Brian Howell & Jake Mitchell of Stripe

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

3:05 PM - 3:55 PM

Telluride

Track 3: Innovation Overlook: A Birds-Eye View

Summit the peaks of TPRM excellence in this session. Navigate the rugged terrain of emerging technologies and innovative strategies reshaping the third party risk management…

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

Opening remarks from Julie Gaiaschi, CEO & Co-founder of TPRA


Julie Gaiaschi

CEO & Co-Founder | Third Party Risk Association (TPRA)


Julie Gaiaschi, CISA, CISM,…

Above the Tree Line: The Regulator’s View of TPRM in 2026 and Beyond

This panel brings together regulatory experts to explore how supervisory focus is shifting and what TPRM programs should expect in the years ahead.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

8:25 AM - 9:15 AM

Colorado Ballroom

General

At elevations above the tree line, the view becomes panoramic, revealing both the peaks ahead and the pitfalls below. In third-party risk management, regulators are…

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

Effective risk metrics and reporting are critical for driving informed decisions and gaining stakeholder confidence. In this interactive roundtable, participants will discuss how organizations define,…

Roundtable: TPRM Exceptions, Risk Acceptance & Related Processes

Facilitated by Stacey Custeau, Unum

Thursday, April 23, 2026

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Platte River

Track 2: Resilience Ridge: Weathering the Storms

No TPRM program is without exceptions—but how those exceptions are handled can significantly impact risk outcomes. This roundtable will explore best practices for managing TPRM…

Roundtable: Risk Methodology & Appetite as it relates to Risk Ratings

Facilitated by Laura Arnott, Director, Vigilant LLC

Thursday, April 23, 2026

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Telluride

Track 3: Innovation Overlook: A Birds-Eye View

Risk ratings are only as effective as the methodology and appetite that underpin them. This session will focus on how organizations design and evolve risk…

Roundtable: Contracts & Cliffs: Navigating Risk in Third-Party Agreements

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, Global Lead of Operational Risk & 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

This industry-focused roundtable brings together TPRM professionals from financial institutions to discuss shared challenges, regulatory expectations, and emerging risks. Topics may include examiner focus areas,…

Industry Roundtable: Retail & Manufacturing

Facilitated by Jefferson Pike, Lowe's Companies Inc.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Platte River

Track 2: Resilience Ridge: Weathering the Storms

Retail and manufacturing organizations face unique third-party risk challenges across complex, global supply chains. This roundtable will provide a forum to discuss vendor risk, fourth-party…

Industry Roundtable: Insurance (Life, Health, Auto, etc.)

Facilitated by Christopher Strazishar, Corebridge Financial, Andy Fiumefreddo, American Family Insurance, & Mark Ewert, Penn National Insurance

Thursday, April 23, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Telluride

Track 3: Innovation Overlook: A Birds-Eye View

This roundtable is designed for insurance industry professionals to discuss third-party risk management challenges across life, health, auto, and related lines of business. Topics may…

Industry Roundtable: Technology & FinTech

Facilitated by Amy Harbert, Workiva & Kaih Taylor, Ag Farm Credit Bank

Thursday, April 23, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Aspen

Track 4: Compliance Crossing: Mapping the legal & standards landscape

Technology and FinTech partnerships continue to evolve rapidly, introducing new opportunities—and new risks. This roundtable will explore TPRM challenges unique to technology-driven organizations, including agile…

TPRA Trivia + Box Lunch

Facilitated by Julie Gaiaschi, CEO & Co-Founder, TPRA

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…

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