RISKWORLD® 2026 Philadelphia | Complete Attendee Playbook
RISKWORLD® 2026 is where risk leaders go to expand influence, pressure-test decisions, and leave with strategies that actually hold up in the real world (the one with changing tariffs, global disruption, and AI tools that are either transformational…or a distraction).
From May 3–6 in Philadelphia, you’ll find:
- 100+ sessions across today’s most urgent risk topics
- 300+ solution providers on the Marketplace floor
- Interactive sessions and case studies you can steal (respectfully) for your own program
- High-density networking in spaces like RIMS HQ
TrustLayer will be on-site at booth #432, and we’re also running live podcasting from the floor for the Risk Management Brick by Brick pod. Stop by, listen in, and catch some great guests in real time.
This guide is written from the perspective of people who are attending, too — not pushing you to register — and it’s designed to help you use the week well.
What Is RISKWORLD®?
RISKWORLD® is the annual conference hosted by RIMS. It brings together the global risk community: practitioners, leaders, and partners working across enterprise risk, insurance, compliance, claims, cyber, business continuity, finance, legal, and operations.
Who you’ll meet
Risk managers | C-level leaders | Treasurers | Finance directors | Claims | Security | IT | Internal audit | Legal/compliance | Operations executives | Brokers | Insurers
If your job is to see around corners (and then explain what you saw to other people), this conference is built for you.
RISKWORLD® 2026: The Practical Structure (How the Week Actually Works)
1.) Education sessions (100+)
RISKWORLD® is designed for all levels, and the track variety is real. You’ll see programming tied to:
- AI adoption and emerging tech
- Tariffs, supply chain, and global disruption
- Cyber risk and resilience
- Alternative risk transfer
- Corporate sustainability / ESG
- Leadership visibility and career growth
- Case studies and interactive learning formats
If you plan one thing before you arrive, plan this: identify your “anchor sessions” early so your week doesn’t get eaten by hallway conversations (which are valuable, but not a strategy).
2.) The Marketplace floor (300+ solution providers)
If you want to understand where risk technology and services are going, the Marketplace is the most efficient place to do it.
But don’t wander.
A better approach:
- Pick 5 “must-see” exhibitors based on your biggest exposures
- Schedule 2 planned meetings
- Leave space for 1–2 unexpected discoveries
3.) RIMS HQ (networking + community anchor)
RISKWORLD® is intentionally designed to create “structured collision” — the kind where you actually meet peers and partners, not just collect LinkedIn requests.
RIMS HQ is one of the best places for that, because it’s built for:
- conversation
- community
- leadership programming
- networking that feels human, not transactional
If you block time anywhere for networking, block it here.
Where RISKWORLD® 2026 Is Held
📍 Venue: Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
You’ll be in the heart of Center City — highly walkable, with hotels and food within minutes.
Where to Stay (Hotel Block Guidance)
RISKWORLD’s hotel block includes multiple options across Center City. Rooms move quickly, and discounted rates have a hard cutoff.
Start with the official hotel/travel info.
Important: Discounted meeting rates deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026.
3 Easy, Walkable Food Picks Near the Convention Center
Here are three reliable options that won’t turn into an expedition.
1.) Reading Terminal Market
Fast, iconic, and steps from the Convention Center. Great for lunches between sessions.
2.) Sang Kee Peking Duck House
A Chinatown staple and an easy group dinner option without leaving the conference zone.
3.) Dim Sum Garden
Casual, quick, and consistently good — especially if you’re grabbing a bite before an evening event.
What to Do in Philadelphia If You Arrive Early (or Stay Late)
RISKWORLD® is in a city that rewards even a small amount of exploration. If you have one open afternoon or evening, these are strong choices:
Art + culture
- Calder Gardens (new space dedicated to Alexander Calder)
- Philadelphia Museum of Art (check current exhibitions, including “Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100”)
- Museum of the American Revolution (major exhibitions connected to the Declaration’s legacy)
TrustLayer at RISKWORLD® 2026
TrustLayer will be at booth #432 on the Marketplace floor — and we’ll be running live podcasting for Risk Management Brick by Brick at the booth as well.
If you manage vendor compliance, certificates, endorsements, and the day-to-day reality of COI workflows, stop by and talk through:
- What “audit-ready” looks like before the scramble
- How teams reduce follow-up without losing standards
- How modern workflows separate “document present” from “requirement satisfied”
- Where compliance visibility actually breaks in real programs (and how to fix it)
Step-by-Step: How to Get Real ROI from RISKWORLD®
Before you arrive
- Pick 2 sessions per day you will not miss
- Identify 5 exhibitors you want to evaluate
- Set 1 “outcome goal” for the week (example: reduce vendor follow-up time by 30%)
During the week
- Ask better questions than “what do you do?” Try: “What changed your risk program the most last year?”
- Take notes like you’ll brief your team when you return (because you should)
- Leave 30 minutes open each day for follow-ups and scheduling
Within 48 hours after you get home
- Message the top 5 people you met with a specific follow-up
- Share 3 actionable insights with your team
- Pilot one improvement in Q2 (even small wins compound)
Frequently Asked Questions: RISKWORLD® 2026
Q: Where is the conference held?
At the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Q: When are the main conference dates?
Sunday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Q: Who typically attends?
Risk managers, finance and treasury leaders, claims professionals, security, IT and cyber teams, internal audit, legal/compliance, operations executives, brokers, insurers, and risk solution providers.
Q: Is there an expo hall?
Yes. RISKWORLD® includes the Marketplace floor with 300+ solution providers.
Q: What kinds of sessions should you expect?
100+ sessions spanning AI adoption, cyber risk, tariffs and global disruption, alternative risk transfer, ESG/sustainability, leadership, and case study/interactive formats.
Q: Will TrustLayer have a booth?
Yes — TrustLayer will be at booth number 432. We hope to see you there.
Q: What is the Risk Management Brick by Brick podcast?
It’s TrustLayer’s podcast featuring conversations that explore the world of risk management in construction, insurance, and business. At RISKWORLD®, we’ll be recording live at the booth.
Q: Any travel requirements to know about?
Yes — U.S. airports are enforcing REAL ID requirements for domestic travel. Bring a REAL ID or TSA-accepted alternative.
Make Your RISKWORLD® 2026 Trip Count
You’re not just showing up to another conference.
You’re walking into Philly with 11,000+ risk pros who are all trying to answer the same question in different accents: How do we keep the business moving when the world won’t stop changing?
Come in a little early if you can. Build a short list of “must-hit” sessions, then leave yourself room for the real work, hallway conversations, the HQ Lounge, the Marketplace floor, and those accidental introductions that turn into your smartest takeaway.
And because it’s Philadelphia: take one hour outside the Convention Center and let your brain reset. Grab a coffee, do a quick walk through Center City, get some air, then come back sharper. (This conference is a lot. Your nervous system deserves a breather.)
Go home with:
- 3 people you’ll actually follow up with
- 3 ideas you can test in the next 30 days
- 1 decision you’ve been avoiding that you’re ready to make
If you want compliance and COI workflows that match the level of thinking at this conference, schedule time with TrustLayer.
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