Resilience is in our DNA, We’re Shaping Retail’s Future.
Asset protection professionals are increasingly being called upon to tackle complex challenges essential to retail success. We’re on the front lines combatting a surge in organized retail crime and other threats to employee and customer safety, but we’re also on the cutting edge of new technology, implementing strategies to improve the shopping experience and deliver value for customers.
Retailers are all competitors. But at the RILA Asset Protection conference, we’re on the same team: exploring, sharing, and learning to lift the entire industry. We’re a resilient bunch, willing to take on any challenge that enhances our stores and communities. Together, we’re shaping retail’s future.
Attend the can’t miss event for your asset protection team!
Last year’s speakers included
Adam Alford
- Vice President, Loss Prevention
- GameStop Corp.
Oscar Arango
- Vice President, Assets Protection
- Target Corporation
Crystal Andrews Banks
- Director, Diversity & Inclusion
- Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Joe Coll
- Vice President, Asset Protection, Operations & Safety
- Macy's Inc.
Alisa Dart
- Group Vice President Asset Protection
- Albertsons Companies
Scott Draher
- Vice President, Asset Protection & Safety
- Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Seth Hughes
- Divisional Vice President, Asset Protection & Risk Management
- Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
Paul Jaeckle
- Vice President, Asset Protection
- Meijer, Inc.
Timothy Lapinski
- Divisional Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management
- Helzberg Diamonds LLC
David Lund
- Vice President, Loss Prevention
- DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Jim Mires
- Vice President, Loss Prevention & Safety
- Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
Chris Nelson
- Senior Vice President / Head of Asset Protection
- Gap Inc.
Meredith Plaxco
- Vice President, Loss Prevention & Safety
- PetSmart, Inc.
Kwame Raoul
- Attorney General
- Illinois Attorney General's Office
Ray Sliva
- Chief People Officer
- Best Buy Co., Inc.
Jayson Sutton
- SVP, Asset Protection
- Burlington Stores, Inc.
Past Speakers
The Retail Asset Protection Conference features retailer-led breakouts and round tables, inspiring Keynotes, general sessions, and startup pitches. Explore our speakers!
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Program
The Retail Asset Protection Conference is designed by retail asset protection professionals. You'll experience extraordinary learning, filled with hot topics, case studies, and more!
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Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor
At the Retail Asset Protection Conference, we offer exclusive sponsorship opportunities to help you expand your reach. Increase your visibility with a sponsorship or by exhibiting.
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Keynotes and General Sessions
Learn how to manage the groundbreaking shifts affecting the retail environment from industry and leadership experts, political thought leaders, and more.
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Who Attends
We’re excited to bring together the industry’s leading minds in asset protection, workforce safety, retail operations and emerging technology!
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Women in Asset Protection
Join events designed to engage and support women in the asset protection community, including our always-popular breakfast session, featuring female leaders in law enforcement.
Learn MoreAsset Protection importance to retail's success
What is Organized Retail Crime
Criminals are increasingly turning to online marketplaces to quickly and discreetly move mass quantities of stolen merchandise. Unfortunately, these criminal rings are growing more brazen and violent, putting the safety of customers and store employees in jeopardy.
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CEOs Call on Congress to Address Surge of Retail Crime
CEOs of leading retailers expressed urgent concern over the growing impact of organized retail crime on retail employees and communities across the U.S.
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Our Commitment to Retail Asset Protection
RILA is committed to supporting the AP industry’s efforts to adapt to today’s consumer needs without compromising safety, security, and profit. Those AP teams who embrace change and grow, find new ways to be relevant in their organization, and influence decision-makers will come out on top.
Learn MoreDid you Attend the 2022 Retail Asset Protection Conference?
Stream general sessions, and select breakout sessions at your leisure. The Retail Asset Protection On-Demand is only available to those who registered for the Orlando event.
Retail Asset Protection On-Demand