Everything you want to know.

The Hosted Practitioner Program is the process for how every practitioner gains entry into Safeguard. Every practitioner must apply. If accepted, Hosted Practitioners receive a complimentary pass and a $1,500 travel reimbursement.

Individuals who (a) work directly for banking, fintech, payments, crypto, e-commerce/retail, or SaaS/marketplaces organizations, (b) hold fraud, identity, risk, and/or compliance-related responsibilities, and (c) influence selection of solution providers. Employees of consulting firms, solution providers, and VC firms do not qualify.

Up to ten 15-minute, double opt-in 1:1 meetings with solution providers of your choice, and one Breakthru Networking Dinner. These commitments are required to attend as a Hosted Practitioner, and completing them (along with a short feedback survey and expense receipts) is what unlocks the $1,500 travel reimbursement.

After the event, Hosted Practitioners submit a short feedback survey and receipts for travel and hotel expenses. Reimbursement requires completing your 1:1 meetings and networking dinner, submitting the survey, and providing receipts within stated deadlines. Payment via ACH or wire is available.

For US-based Hosted Practitioners, average estimated out-of-pocket costs are ~$200. Breakdown: hotel ($1,200–$1,300), airfare (~$300), rideshares (~$200), totaling ~$1,700 before the $1,500 reimbursement. International costs may vary.

Safeguard selects a broad range of fraud, identity, and compliance leaders from across fintech, banking, crypto, payments, SaaS/marketplaces, e-commerce, gaming, and beyond. Check out the companies that attended last year.

Click on 'Apply to Attend' at the top of any Safeguard page and apply within 2–3 minutes. Applications are processed on a rolling basis. The last possible date to register is April 16, 2027.

Yes. Read the sample justification letter, customize it for your manager, and send it along.

Yes. You can book a call with Mitul Parmar, just reach out at register@safeguardevent.com to schedule.

AI experience is not required. We invite everyone from AI-curious beginners to AI changemakers and trailblazers.

Registrants must suggest one or more substitutes from your organization as your replacement, subject to verification and approval.

No. This is by design. The goal is open sharing in a comfortable environment. Breakthru Roundtables operate under Chatham House Rule.

Almost none of our attendees face any compliance restrictions, as Safeguard is not a solution or service provider. We will never call any practitioner to sell a product or service.

No. The inaugural Safeguard ran May 2026 at The Broadmoor: 650+ attendees from over 300 companies. 2027 is the second edition, from a founding team of identity/fraud veterans and the founders/CEOs of Money 20/20, Fintech Meetup, Shoptalk, and Future Proof.

Attendees from year one are quoted on the 2026 recap page. See for yourself.

The Breakthru Process kicks off April 5, 2027 with Profile Creation: your details, interests, goals, and your preferences for Breakthru Roundtable topics and Experiences. Meeting requests open April 19, inbound opt-ins and Roundtable assignments April 26, and scheduling May 3, so you land in Colorado with a full calendar. Email breakthru@safeguardevent.com for questions.

Plan to arrive Monday, May 10 in time for the 6:00 p.m. MT Welcome Reception. We recommend leaving Thursday, May 13 after Breakthru Experiences end at 11:30 a.m. MT.

Colorado Springs Airport (COS, ~11 miles from The Broadmoor) or Denver International (DEN, ~88 miles).

Yes, discounted rates available while inventory lasts. Standard rooms start at $339/night. Staying at The Broadmoor is not required but highly recommended to maximize your experience.