The 2026 AML Partnership Forum will tackle the most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in financial crime prevention through two intensive days of expert-led discussions, case studies, and collaborative sessions.
Key Focus Areas Include:
Regulatory & Legal Evolution – Navigate the changing landscape of AML/BSA regulations, examination processes, and enforcement priorities in a new policy environment.
Emerging Threats – Explore the latest fraud schemes, from insider threats and synthetic identity fraud to government imposter schemes and payment system vulnerabilities.
Technology & Innovation – Discover how artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and real-time monitoring are transforming financial crime prevention.
Digital Assets & Crypto – Understand the regulatory framework for digital currencies, stablecoins, and virtual asset theft prevention.
Global Enforcement – Examine sanctions compliance, export controls, trade-based money laundering, and cross-border enforcement challenges.
Information Sharing & Collaboration – Strengthen public-private partnerships through discussions on SAR infrastructure, 314(a) and (b) programs, and law enforcement coordination.
Human Impact – Address the intersection of human trafficking and financial crime with actionable insights from frontline experts.
Real-World Case Studies – Learn from actual investigations and prosecutions, including insights from FinCEN Law Enforcement Award cases and cartel money laundering operations.
Throughout the forum, attendees will benefit from networking opportunities with industry leaders, and intimate discussions, and meaningful collaboration.
The formal agenda will be released in the coming months as we finalize our distinguished speaker lineup and session details.
Wednesday, March 19th Noon to 7:30pm
Welcoming Remarks by John Byrne, AML RightSource Advisory Board, AMLPF Steering Committee
Keynote by James Barnacle, Deputy Assistant Director, Criminal Investigative Division, FBI
The State of the Regulatory Landscape
The Current State of Crypto Crime
How (or What) Can We Do Better?
Networking Reception
Thursday, March 20th 7:30am to 7:00pm
Opening Remarks
Law Enforcement Case Study
Terrorist Threats
What have we learned from recent enforcement orders?
Harnessing AI and ML/LLM Technology in Financial Crime Compliance Investigations
The State of Corruption: A Fireside Chat with Gary Kalman, Transparency International
Asset Forfeiture
General Fraud Session
Networking Reception
Friday, March 21st 7:45am to 12:15pm
Opening Remarks by Guy Ficco, Chief, IRS:CI
The View from Law Enforcement
Additional TBD Session
Closing Remarks by Don Fort, Director of Investigations, Kostelanetz LLP
*Agenda and Speakers Subject to Change without Notice
Don Fort Director of Investigations Kostelanetz LLP
John Byrne Chairman AML RightSource Advisory Board
Dennis Lormel President DML Associations, LLC
Lauren Kohr IRS:CI
Dan Stipano Partner Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Elliot Berman Content Manager Thought Leadership AML RightSource
Marilu Jimenez President FINCAdvisors LLC
Chuck Taylor AML Strategic Advisor Nasdaq Verafin
Joe McNamara Director, Solutions Marketing AML RightSource
