2026 Workshops
In recognition of the massive transformation the retail industry has experienced since we last convened, RILA has developed a series of new, innovative workshops at the 2026 Retail Asset Protection Conference just for you.
Led by thought leaders in the asset protection community, the workshops are designed to address new and immediate challenges, and provide actionable takeaways to help you achieve your objectives.
Workshop Schedule
- Sunday Apr 19, 2026
- Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Gift Card Fraud Prevention Alliance Workshop (GCFPA Members and Retailers Only)
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Gift Card Fraud Prevention Alliance Workshop (GCFPA Members, Other Retailers, AGs, Prosecutors, LE)
- 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
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Beyond the Confession: Using Evidence-Based Interviewing to Build a Credible Case
- 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
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Women in Asset Protection Workshop: Developing Your Personal Leadership Commitments and Why It Matters
Workshops have limited seating, and preregistration is required.
Workshop Descriptions
Gift Card Fraud Prevention Alliance Workshop
The RILA Communities Foundation (RCF) Gift Card Fraud Prevention Alliance (GCFPA) will host retailers, gift card networks, law enforcement and technology partners for a full-day interactive workshop focused on combatting gift card fraud and scams. The program will explore a broad range of topics including emerging tactics, intelligence sharing, cutting-edge technology solutions, leading fraud mitigation practices, state legislative landscape updates, consumer education and customer complaint resolution. Attendees will benefit from expert-led presentations, roundtable discussions, interactive sessions and networking opportunities.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your company’s gift card fraud prevention strategies, collaborate with peers and partners or influence groundbreaking efforts to address gift card fraud, this workshop is your chance to learn, connect, and lead.
Women in Asset Protection Workshop: Developing Your Personal Leadership Commitments and Why It Matters
Beyond the Confession: Using Evidence-Based Interviewing to Build a Credible Case
Getting a confession isn’t the finish line, it’s just one part of a much larger investigative story. In this workshop attendees will learn how evidence-based interviewing techniques strengthen case credibility by aligning subject accounts with physical and digital evidence. The session will cover how to apply behavioral science insights—such as memory reliability, trauma impact, and strategic questioning—to avoid tunnel vision, improve rapport, and elicit more accurate information. Participants will leave with practical frameworks to conduct interviews that go beyond admissions and support clear, defensible investigative outcomes. (This complimentary workshop is limited to 50 participants and pre-registration is required.)
