The Top 2026 Fintech Risk & Compliance Conference

Where Industry Leaders Tackle Regulation, Fraud & Innovation

The Best Fintech Risk & Compliance Conference in 2026. Register Today!

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The Compliance & Risk Conference for Fintech Leaders

The Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum is a must attend conference for senior-level executives who understand the pivotal role of fintech risk management and compliance.

Our interactive conference is tailored to the unique needs of today’s fintech risk and compliance professionals by providing a innovative ways to connect, collaborate and chart the course of the fintech industry.

Join us as the brightest minds in the fintech industry converge to find real solutions to fintech risk, compliance and regulatory challenges.

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Small group peer session focused on CU growth strategies

Featured Speakers

Aanand Kapadia CUGI Speaker

Aanand Kapadia

CMO at MarketGenius

Dan Carmody, President of Converge Events

Dan Carmody

President, Converge Events

Nathan Grossenbach, CEO of Shoreline Credit Union

Nathan Grossenbach

CEO, Shoreline Credit Union

Cris Mattoon, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Michigan First Credit Union

Cris Matoon

Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Michigan First Credit Union

Key Topics on the 2026 Conference Agenda

Strategic Conversations Reshaping Fintech Risk, Compliance & Regulations

AI Regulation and CCO Leadership

Understand how compliance leaders are preparing for new AI laws and ethical algorithm governance.

Embedded Finance Risk Management

Understand how to manage shared risk, oversight, and accountability in embedded partnerships and BaaS models.

Compliance as Market Advantage

See how fintechs and banks are leveraging strong compliance to earn trust and differentiate in competitive markets.

Scaling Enterprise Fraud Strategy

Review how fintechs and banks structure comprehensive, scalable fraud defenses that evolve with business growth.

AML Meets Machine Learning

Explore how AI-powered transaction monitoring improves detection while reducing false positives.

Future-Proofing Compliance Programs

 Explore how fintechs and banks are adapting compliance operations to keep pace with regulatory change and business innovation.

Deepfake & Identity Fraud

Examine emerging tactics to detect and defend against AI-driven impersonation and synthetic identity threats.

Continuous Third-Party Monitoring

Learn how continuous monitoring tools are reshaping vendor risk management and compliance oversight.

Event Registration Information

What's Include with Registration

Admission on May 18 - 20th
Zero Boring Presentations
Opening Reception with Refreshments and Appetizers
Scheduled Networking Events with Refreshments
Keynote Panel Discussions
Peer-to-Peer Executive Roundtables
Admission to the FRC Award Ceremony
Exhibit Hall with Leading Solution Providers
Access to the Networking Lounge
Access to the Work Lounge
Lunch Buffet on May 20th
Use of the FRC Event App
Onsite Help Desk & Staff Support
Coffee all day!
...and more!

Practitioner Registration

Non-Sales Risk & Compliance Practitioners
$1295
$ 995
  • No Risk Early Registration
  • Fully Refundable Until March 1, 2026
Early Bird

Solution Provider / Vendor

Organizations Selling to Risk & Compliance Professionals
$1745
$ 1,245
  • No Risk Early Registration
  • Fully Refundable Until March 1, 2026
Early Bird

Government Registation

Employees of Federal, State or Local Governments
$ 745
  • No Risk Registration
  • Fully Refundable Until March 1, 2026

Non-Profit Registration

501(c)(3) organizations or Unemployed Professionals
$ 745
  • No Risk Registration
  • Fully Refundable Until March 1, 2026

Upgrade to the VIP Experience During Registration

Exclusive VIP dinner on May 19th featuring a private cocktail hour and formal seated dinner with fellow senior executives, speakers and sponsors
VIP badge & printed briefing pack which includes a VIP ribbon, a printed agenda, WiFi login instructions and more
Complimentary Conference WiFi
Access to the VIP lounge, a private space stocked with refreshments and snacks throughout the day
Early on-site registration on May 18th
Reserved seating in the front rows for all keynote and general sessions
Pre-event VIP orientation Zoom meeting to answer any event questions

A Risk & Compliance Conference Worth Talking About...

Sarah Grooms
Sarah Grooms
Chief Adminstrative Officer, Banking Strategies - Wintrust Financial Corporation
The Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum Day 2 kickoff panel - outstanding perspectives regarding all the change happening right now from Chris Hilliard, Phil Goldfeder and Joshua Rosenberg with Dan Carmody, CTP leading the charge.
Cris Mattoon, Esq. CCEP, CAMS - Michigan First Credit Union
Cris Mattoon, Esq. CCEP, CAMS - Michigan First Credit Union
Chief Risk & Compliance Officer - Michigan First Credit Union
One of the things that makes The Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum so special is the incredible community it brings together. 🎯 The "symposium-style" format breakouts make the FRC a standout opportunity to dive deep into the most pressing topics in fintech risk and compliance. It's about real conversations, meaningful learning, and enduring connections that last well beyond the event.
Enrique Ocon, CAFCA
Enrique Ocon, CAFCA
BSA Compliance QA Senior Manager - Choice Bank
Just wrapped up two inspiring days at The Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum. The biggest takeaway? It's time to reframe compliance - not as a cost center, but as strategic cost avoidance and a powerful selling point... When we lead with our compliance strength, we're not just checking boxes - we're building trust and driving business growth.
Jorge Rey
Jorge Rey
Principal, Cybersecurity & Compliance - Kaufman & Rossin
The conference has be great! The discussion has been amazing! There's a lot of real conversations between banks, fintechs and regulators.

Very intimate... Things you don't typically see in a conference!
Adwait Joshi
Adwait Joshi
Founder & CEO - DataSeers
A lot of good people from our industry and all of the conversations and networking is amazing... There's need for a conference focused on risk and compliance.
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Every Minute Designed to Deliver Value – Zero Time Wasted

0 Hours of Boring Presentations

Every session is crafted for strategic engagement. Expect real conversations, candid insights, and actionable takeaways.

8+ Hours of Peer-to-Peer Strategy Sessions

Join unscripted, expert-moderated discussions on key topics like AML, AI, fraud, lending, compliance, and growth. No slides. Just real-world strategies.

4.5+ Hours of Expert-Led Panel Discussions

Learn from senior executives, regulators, and innovators who are solving today’s most pressing fintech risk and compliance challenges.

5+ Hours of Strategic Networking

Connect with compliance leaders, innovators, and decision-makers through curated networking sessions that go beyond surface-level chats.

12+ Hours of Exhibit Hall Access to Discover New Solution Providers

Explore innovative fintech and regtech solutions from top-tier technology providers and solution partners shaping the future of compliance.

3+ Hours of VIP-Only Dialogue & Dining

Participate in high-level private VIP reception and executive dining experience—exclusive to qualified attendees.

Connect. Engage. Learn.

Great Executive Networking

Great Executive Networking

Connect with compliance leaders, fintech executives, and solution providers through curated networking events designed to spark meaningful collaboration, deepen industry relationships, and inspire growth-driven regulatory strategies.

Industry Panel Discussions

Industry Panel Discussions

Engage in expert-led panel discussions where industry pioneers share strategic insights and forward-thinking solutions to today’s most urgent challenges in regulation, risk management, cybersecurity, and fintech innovation.

Expert Led Conversations

Expert Led Conversations

Participate in interactive peer-to-peer sessions designed for fintech, risk, and compliance leaders. These unscripted conversations foster bold ideas and practical strategies, delivering solutions for growth and regulatory resilience.

The Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum Red Carpet

No Boring Presentations. Only Meaningful Conversations

Latest Event News

Driving Boardroom Excellence: Brian Hughes Leads Risk and Compliance Session at FRC 2025
  • July 3, 2025

Driving Boardroom Excellence: Brian Hughes Leads Risk and Compliance Session at FRC 2025

The 2025 Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum (FRC) is thrilled to announce that CJ Rinaldi, Chief Compliance Officer at Kraken, will be a keynote speaker for the panel discussion “Fintech Regulation: A CCO’s Roadmap for Future-Proof Compliance.”

Fintech Compliance Excellence: Sunita Hall Leads Session on Building Scalable Frameworks
  • July 3, 2025

Fintech Compliance Excellence: Sunita Hall Leads Session on Building Scalable Frameworks

The 2025 Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum (FRC) is thrilled to announce that CJ Rinaldi, Chief Compliance Officer at Kraken, will be a keynote speaker for the panel discussion “Fintech Regulation: A CCO’s Roadmap for Future-Proof Compliance.”

What’s Next for Fintech Regulation? Kraken’s CJ Rinaldi Shares His Perspective at FRC 2025
  • July 3, 2025

What’s Next for Fintech Regulation? Kraken’s CJ Rinaldi Shares His Perspective at FRC 2025

The 2025 Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum (FRC) is thrilled to announce that CJ Rinaldi, Chief Compliance Officer at Kraken, will be a keynote speaker for the panel discussion “Fintech Regulation: A CCO’s Roadmap for Future-Proof Compliance.”

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  • Date

    May 18th - 20th, 2026

  • Venue

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook
    1909 Spring Road
    Oak Brook, IL 60523