Christian Beckner

At-a-Glance

Leads technology and cybersecurity-focused policy initiatives at the National Retail Federation (NRF) until February 2026.
Co-founded NRF's AI Working Group and led the development of retail sector AI governance principles.
Served in senior-level roles at the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee.
Held roles at the Center for Cyber & Homeland Security at George Washington University and the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Worked as a Senior Consultant, Public Sector Strategy & Change at IBM.

Biography

Christian Beckner is an experienced professional in policy and government affairs, with a focus on technology policy, AI governance, cyber risk management, and fraud prevention. From February 2018 to February 2026, he led technology and cybersecurity-focused policy initiatives and member programs at the National Retail Federation (NRF).