Forrester Security & Risk Forum 2026 gathers security, risk, and privacy leaders in Washington, DC on November 9-10, 2026 to govern AI-driven autonomy and build trust at scale.
Forrester’s Security & Risk Forum 2026 — themed “The Security Singularity” — brings together security, risk, and privacy leaders for two days of analyst-led sessions, workshops, and peer networking in Washington, DC.
What it is
The Security & Risk Forum is Forrester’s flagship event for leaders who need clear direction, proven approaches, and practical guidance to turn security and risk strategy into execution. This year’s theme, “The Security Singularity,” explores how AI is disrupting traditional security, risk, and trust practices at unprecedented speed — and how leaders can reverse the growing trust gap.
Dates and location
November 9–10, 2026
Capital Hilton, 1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
In-person event; agenda times are listed in Eastern Time (EST).
Theme and key topics
- Trusted autonomy and securing AI intent
- Governing fleets of AI agents at scale
- The AEGIS framework (Agentic AI Enterprise Guardrails for Information Security)
- Advancing data controls to secure agentic AI
- AI-driven detection, response, and threat intelligence
- Human risk management in the agentic era
Key sessions
- Trusted Autonomy Starts With Securing Intent — a new model for classifying agent behavior, proving trust, and controlling autonomy (keynote by Jeff Pollard).
- Identity Context Is King — using dynamic identity context to govern agent actions securely at scale.
- Forge The Trusted Future — governing autonomous systems through continuous risk management with the AEGIS framework.
- Advancing Data Controls To Secure Agentic AI — the most impactful data security, privacy, and governance controls to reduce AI risk.
Why attend
- Reduce risk with clear, unbiased guidance grounded in Forrester research and real client experience.
- Strengthen controls — take home frameworks, playbooks, and examples ready for immediate use.
- Learn from peers tackling similar threats, regulations, and operational challenges.
- Validate decisions by pressure-testing priorities with analyst insights and peer perspectives.
Who should attend
Security & risk leaders, information security leaders, and privacy leaders accountable for enterprise security, risk strategy, resilience, and board-level decision-making. Attendees also have access to specialized programs, including the Forrester Women’s Leadership Program and an AI security certification.
Tickets and pricing
End-user pricing (USD):
- Forrester clients: $899
- Non-clients: $999
Team discount: receive 5 tickets for the price of 4 (20% off — $3,596 for 5 client tickets, $3,996 for 5 non-client tickets). The Summer Advantage promotion gives 10% off registration (extended through September 4, 2026).
Registration
Register on the official Forrester event page: https://www.forrester.com/event/security-risk/
