2026 BSA/AML and Compliance Conferences

Tuesday, Sept. 15

Noon

Registration and Trade Show
   
1 p.m. 

Welcome, Opening Remarks and Update of AML 2026 and 2027 Provisions for AML Professionals

Sepideh Rowland, Partner | Klaros Advisors LLC
   
1:45 p.m. 

Refreshment Break 
   
2 p.m. 

Impact of AI on Bank Controls

Garry Polley, Principal AI Engineer | Unit21

Whether your organization develops machine learning or artificial intelligence capabilities or your third-party service provider has implemented a solution, learn about the role AI can play in further augmenting your controls. 
   
3 p.m.

Refreshment Break
   
 3:15 p.m.

Criminal Convergence

Elissa Brewer, CAMS, Senior Risk Management Consultant | Abrigo
Connecting the dots between fraud, AML fraud and money laundering has long been treated as separate financial crimes, but the lines are increasingly blurred in today’s evolving threat landscape. For community banks, this convergence means siloed approaches to fraud detection and AML compliance no longer cut it. Elissa Brewer will explore how these two worlds intersect, what makes their overlap uniquely challenging and why understanding the nuance is critical for staying ahead of both criminals and regulators. Through real-world examples, emerging trends and actionable guidance, participants will leave equipped to strengthen their institution’s defenses and bridge the gap between fraud and AML efforts.
   
4:15 p.m. 

Peer Group Sessions – Moderated by Speakers

breakout sessions by asset size
Gather with your peers to compare notes on issues facing your bank.
   
5:15-6 p.m.

Networking Reception & Trade Show  
   

Wednesday, Sept. 16

7:15 a.m.

Buffet Breakfast
   
8 a.m. 

Conference Recap
   
8:15 a.m. 

Deepfakes and Scams
David Maimon, Head of Fraud Insights | SentiLink

From onboarding to conducting transactions to facilitating scams, criminal organizations have adopted AI to enhance and scale their illicit activities. Through visual depictions, see how criminal organizations have adopted AI to get smarter about identifying ways to further evolve and enhance their scams. 
   
9:15 a.m.

Refreshment Break

   
9:30 a.m. 

Combating Employee Fraud

Jennifer Lafferty, Manager | Wipfli
Whether it’s a bookkeeper struggling with gambling addiction or a teller dealing with crushing credit card debt, sometimes the only way out is to take advantage of lax internal controls and start accessing unsuspecting customer accounts for easy cash. One of the most delicate types of investigations that banks must conduct is suspected cases of insider abuse. On one hand, banks want to protect the institution and its customers from loss, and on the other, banks do not tip off an insider until it completes an investigation. Matters are even further complicated if the insider is a trusted and beloved employee. Jennifer Lafferty will provide suggestions and processes for managing internal investigations and SAR reporting responsibilities.
   
10:30 a.m. 

Refreshment Break 
   
10:45 a.m. 

Sports Betting & Gambling

Joseph Martin, CAMS, CFE, Founder and CEO | Kinectify
From sports betting to lobbying for legalization of video lottery terminals, learn about the shifting landscape in Missouri and ways in which these actions can affect t your bank and your risk controls.
   
11:45 a.m. 

Lunch and Keynote

Missouri Attorney General Office Invited
   
1 p.m. 

Break
   
1:15 p.m.

Is Crypto Here to Stay?

Sarah Beth Felix, CAMS, M.F.S., CEO & Founder | Palmera Consulting
Hear about how developments related to the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act will shape the future of cryptocurrency and the development of stablecoins. Learn how this may affect your institution and its potential impact on your financial crimes compliance program. 
   
2:15 p.m. 

Refreshment Break 
   
2:30 p.m. 

Joint Session With Compliance Conference

Regulatory Roundup: Updates on Regulation, Guidance and Policy

Moderator: Sepideh Rowland
Panelists: 
  • Brian Hipp, FDIC
  • Andy Meyer, Missouri Division of Finance
  • Chris Saykes, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
  • OCC Invited
   
3:30 p.m. 

Break 
   
3:45 p.m. 

Joint Session With Compliance Conference
Law Enforcement Panel

Moderator: Sepideh Rowland
Panelists:
  • Jessica Brest | DOJ – FBI Kansas City Division
  • John Schrock, Assistant Special Agent in Charge | Drug Enforcement Administration, Kansas City District Office
  • Mike Caswell, Special Agent of the Office of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs | U.S. Secret Service
  • Justin Bundy, Special Agent in Charge | FDIC Office of Inspector General, Kansas City

This law enforcement roundtable will provide insight into what is trending from an investigative perspective and how law enforcement is collaborating with the private sector.
   
4:45 p.m. 

Adjourn 
Strunk Risk Manager