FreightWaves Fraud Summit 2026: AI Threats and Industry Defense Strategies

Freight fraud has escalated into a critical crisis threatening the logistics sector. Bad actors now deploy advanced AI tools, deepfakes, and sophisticated phishing schemes to forge identities and compromise supply chains. FreightWaves is hosting the Freight Fraud Symposium 2026 on May 20, 2026, at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio to address this escalating threat. Why It Matters Regulatory pressure and legal liability are intensifying for freight brokers and transportation companies. Industry leaders need actionable intelligence and collaborative solutions to combat fraud before it becomes irreversible. Key Details The invitation-only event brings together transportation executives, risk managers, legal counsel, and tech buyers. Sessions cover AI-enabled fraud tactics, financial impact quantification, carrier vetting strategies, and law enforcement coordination. What to Expect Top industry speakers including Ben Wilkens from NMFTA, Eric Zalud from Benesch, and Travis Rhyan from Carrier1 will lead discussions. The full-day agenda runs 9 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. ET with networking happy hour afterward. Topics span double-brokering prevention, zero-trust onboarding, payment security, and cross-modal freight protection strategies. Registration is now open through Eventbrite with limited seating available.