Industry Veteran and Founders of Money20/20, Future Proof & Fintech Meetup Launch Safeguard to Unite Fraud, Identity & Compliance Leaders in the AI Age

Safeguard To Hold Inaugural “AI Deepdive Retreat” on May 3-6, 2026 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs To Build the AI-Native Community for Fraud, Identity & Compliance Practitioners Across Financial Services

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Events industry disruptors Anil D. Aggarwal, founder and former CEO of Money20/20, Fintech Meetup, and Shoptalk, and Matt Middleton, founder and CEO of Future Proof, have partnered with fraud/identity insider Mitul Parmar to launch Safeguard, a bold new chapter in fraud, identity, and compliance events.

Safeguard’s inaugural AI Deepdive Retreat will take place on May 3-6, 2026 at The Broadmoor, a five-star resort in Colorado Springs, CO. The retreat will convene 500+ AI-curious fraud, identity, and compliance leaders across fintech, banking, crypto, and payments at a pivotal moment of AI-driven transformation.

“The rapid advancement of AI is reshaping banking, fintech, crypto, and payments. The stakes are highest in fraud, identity, and compliance as the speed, scale, and sophistication of threats are evolving faster than any single institution or solution provider can keep up with,” said Mitul Parmar, Co-Founder and CEO of Safeguard. “Safeguard exists to unite this community at a time when collaboration isn’t optional—it’s essential to survival.”

AI-curious practitioners from 100+ leading companies have already been accepted into Safeguard’s Hosted Practitioners Program—including from American Express, Bank of America, Bilt, Binance.US, Brex, Capital One, Coinbase, Discover, Meta, SoFi, Robinhood, TikTok, and many others. Confirmed attending practitioners have a broad range of titles, including Head of Fraud, Head of Product, Director of Identity & Fraud, VP of Global Financial Crimes, VP of Payments & Risk Operations, Chief Compliance Officer, and many more.

Safeguard’s groundbreaking, technology-powered formats will redefine how the industry learns, connects, and collaborates:

• Breakthru Meetings Program: With 5,000+ prescheduled double opt-in 1:1 meetings, Safeguard will host the largest meetings program ever in fraud, identity, and compliance.

• Breakthru Roundtables: Intimate, participant-led 5-8 person discussions designed to foster peer learning and candid sharing.

• Breakthru Experiences: Immersive formats ranging from workshops and user groups to networking dinners and social group activities purpose-built to forge lasting personal and professional bonds.

• Curated Stage Content: Real-world insights from practitioners and innovators—no fluff, no pay-to-play sales pitches.

“For more than a decade, Matt Middleton and I have pioneered groundbreaking events to accelerate industry transformations,” said Anil D. Aggarwal, Co-Founder of Safeguard. “Now, with Safeguard, we’re doing it again for AI in fraud, identity, and compliance. The stakes could not be higher, and this retreat will deliver the learning, relationships, and conversations this industry urgently needs.”

Practitioners can apply to join the Hosted Practitioners Program at safeguardevent.com. Hosted Practitioners receive a complimentary ticket and $750 travel reimbursement.

To learn more or explore opportunities to attend or sponsor, visit safeguardevent.com or reach out to us at [e-mail].

About Safeguard

Safeguard is the AI-native community for fraud, identity, and compliance leaders across fintech, banking, crypto, and payments. Founded by the creators of Money20/20, Fintech Meetup, Shoptalk, and Future Proof, Safeguard’s AI-focused events are purpose-built to foster immersive learning and deep connections. Safeguard’s inaugural AI Deepdive Retreat will take place on May 3–6, 2026 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO. Learn more at safeguardevent.com.