Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management Conference - Chicago

Join us at the Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management (FIRM) Conference, an essential gathering for professionals in the financial sector dedicated to combating fraud. This conference is designed to address the most pressing fraud threats facing traditional banks today, with a strong emphasis on check fraud and synthetic identity fraud—two of the most pervasive and damaging schemes affecting financial institutions across the country.

Please direct all inquiries to: info@cafc.org

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

• Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Central Time

• Venue: BMO Tower: The Platform Conference Center

• Address: 320 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA (across from Union Station)

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

Thomson Reuters Risk & Fraud Solutions/Thomson Reuters Special Services

Resecurity

Kaufman Rossin

Refine Intelligence

RedCompass Labs

ComplyAdvantage

Castellum.AI

Schedule:

• Check-in and Registration: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

• Opening Remarks: 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

• Private Sector Panel: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  • Conor Gleeson, Enterprise Director, Castellum.AI 

  • Ray Olsen, SVP Director Enterprise Fraud Management, WinTrust Financial 

  • Michael Fasanello, Director, Fraxional 

  • Shawn Loveland, Chief Operating Officer, Resecurity

  • Tom Eisner, Enterprise Account Executive, ComplyAdvantage

    
    

• Keynote Presentation: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Dan Silk, Supervisory Special Agent, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

  • Ryan Weemer, Intelligence Supervisor, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

• Catered Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

• Public Sector Panel: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  • Urriolagoitia Miner, Head of Intelligence, Refine Intelligence 

  • Joseph Osborne, U.S. Postal Inspector, U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)

  • Tyler Hoke, National Bank Examiner, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

  • Paul Kiefer, Prosecutor, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO)

  • Taylor Etzell, Senior Principal Investigator, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

    
    

• Women in AFC Panel: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Silvija Krupena, Director of FIU, RedCompass Labs 

• Karolina Pawlak-Daracz, BSA/AML & Fraud Director, Byline Bank

• Meaghan Wood, Fraud Expert, Refine Intelligence 

• Yanelis Perez, Director Risk Advisory Services, Kaufman Rossin

• Amanda DuPont, Product Expert, Thomson Reuters

  
  

• Happy Hour: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Event Concludes: 4:00PM

Together, we will be diving deep into local and national fraud trends, check fraud, synthetic identity fraud, and cybersecurity safety, sharing invaluable insights from several perspectives. This is a fantastic opportunity for attendees to gain firsthand knowledge from leaders at the forefront of fraud prevention and enforcement.

Key Highlights:

• Expert Speakers:

  Hear from industry leaders, including representatives from financial institutions and law enforcement agencies, and gain insights from their frontline experiences in fighting financial crime.

• In-Depth Sessions:

  Engage in comprehensive discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in fraud prevention. Our sessions are tailored to provide actionable intelligence that you can apply directly to your organization.

• Networking Opportunities:

  Connect with peers, industry experts, and vendors who are leading the charge in fraud prevention. This is your chance to build valuable relationships that can enhance your fraud risk management strategies.

• Focus Areas:

  The conference will cover a range of topics, including the evolution of check fraud tactics, the growing threat of synthetic identity fraud, and innovative approaches to detecting and preventing these and other forms of financial crime.

• Catered Lunch:

  A catered lunch will be provided to all attendees.

• Continuing Education Credits:

  Stay up-to-date with your industry certifications by earning FOUR continuing education credits.

  
  

Who Should Attend:

• Bank AML/Fraud investigators

• Risk management professionals

• Compliance officers

• Law enforcement officials

• Financial services providers

• Technology vendors specializing in fraud detection

Dress Code: Business Casual

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in fraud prevention. The FIRM Conference promises to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to protect your institution from the ever-evolving landscape of financial crime.