SecurityWeek to Host AI Risk Summit August 11-12 at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

SecurityWeek will host the 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Summit August 11-12, 2026, at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, CA. Now in its third year, the AI Risk Summit is the leading conference that brings together CISOs, security leaders, AI researchers, developers, policymakers, and enterprise risk professionals to address the rapidly evolving challenges surrounding artificial intelligence adoption and security. The conference agenda features keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, fireside chats, technical briefings, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration between security practitioners, researchers, and industry stakeholders. “As organizations rapidly adopt AI technologies, understanding and managing AI-related risk has become a top priority for cybersecurity and business leaders,” said Mike Lennon, Director of the AI Risk Summit. “The AI Risk Summit is designed to provide attendees with actionable insights, real-world experiences, and meaningful discussions around securing AI in the enterprise.” Topics expected to be covered include: Securing enterprise AI deployments and AI-powered applications Adversarial AI attacks and AI-enabled cyber threats Deepfakes, misinformation, and identity risks AI governance, compliance, and regulatory developments AI risk management frameworks and best practices Protecting sensitive data in AI workflows Emerging research and innovation in AI security The AI Risk Summit will once again take place alongside SecurityWeek’s flagship CISO Forum Summer Summit, giving attendees unfettered access to both events and creating expanded opportunities for executive networking, collaboration, and cross-functional discussions around cybersecurity leadership and AI risk management. The Call for Presentations (CFP) for the AI Risk Summit is open through May 31, 2026. The conference programming team invites submissions for presentations that provoke thought and provide actionable insights related to AI threats. Registration is open, with a discounted rate of $1,795 available by May 31st. Helpful Links: About the AI Risk Summit Get a Ticket Call for Presentations (CFP) Why Attend? 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