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Retail Asset Protection | April 20-21, 2026
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Keynote and General Session Speakers bring forward the best and brightest minds in the industry and other multi-disciplinary change-makers forwarding the industry.
Hear directly from the Retail Asset Protection leaders shaping the future
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Featured Keynote Speaker
Milford H. Beagle Jr.
Lieutenant General (Retired), U.S. Army
Tue, April 21, 2026 | 8:30 AM — Clarity Under Pressure
Drawing on decades of military and enterprise leadership, Lt. Gen. Beagle explores what it takes to lead decisively when uncertainty is at its peak.
Tue, April 21, 2026 | 7:45–8:30 AM — Veterans Recognition Breakfast
Featuring Lieutenant General (Ret.) Milford H. Beagle Jr.
* All attendees who identify as military veterans during registration are invited to attend.
2026 Mainstage Experience
What You’ll Learn at RAP 2026
- The real state of retail risk A data-driven look at violence, fraud, organized retail crime, and the operational realities shaping today’s environment.
- What’s working in the fight against fraud and ORC How bipartisan leadership, law enforcement, and retailers are driving measurable results through public-private collaboration.
- How to make protection a business strategy Practical approaches to quantifying loss, aligning with finance and operations, and demonstrating enterprise value.
- The power of networked intelligence and practical AI Turning shared data into coordinated action across retailers and law enforcement.
- Leadership under pressure Building clarity, confidence, and resilience to lead teams through uncertainty and rapid change.
Featured Main Stage Speakers
Walter Palmer
- Senior Advisor
- CAP Index
Meredith Plaxco
- Asset Protection Leaders Council Chair, RILA; VP Global Asset Protection and Safety
- PetSmart
Gregg Smith
- Vice President, Asset Protection
- Five Below
Lisa LaBruno
- Executive Vice President
- RILA
Milford H. Beagle, Jr.
- Lieutenant General (Retired)
- U.S. Army
Khris Hamlin
- VP, Asset Protection
- RILA
Raymond Evers
- Police Inspector
- Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Kimberly Esack
- Assistant District Attorney, Supervisor Economic Crimes Division
- Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Jennifer Thomason
- Head of Stores Protection
- Gap
Phil Thomson
- CEO & Co-founder
- Auror
Karen Osorio
- Head of Security and Compliance
- H&M
Sharjeel (Serge) Ahmad
- Global Head of Asset Protection, Safety and Security Operations
- Wayfair
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Schedule & Agenda
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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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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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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