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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Women in AFC Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Women in AFC Conference in New York City brings together women leaders from across AML\, sanctions\, fraud\, fintech\, crypto\, and financial crime compliance for a powerful day of discussion\, insight\, and connection in celebration of Women’s History Month. At a time when financial crime risks are growing more complex—driven by digital assets\, real-time payments\, geopolitical tension\, and rapid advances in technology—this conference creates a dedicated space to spotlight the women shaping policy\, operations\, and innovation across the AFC ecosystem. Through candid panel discussions and practitioner-led dialogue\, attendees will explore how women leaders are navigating regulatory pressure\, operational strain\, and career growth while driving meaningful impact within their organizations. \n25 Speakers | 150 Attendees | 5 Expert Panels | 1 Unifying Mission\n🗓️ Date: Thursday\, March 12\, 2026 \n⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM \n📍 Venue: Jay Conference Center Chelsea – Babe Ruth Floor \n📍 Address: 159 W 25th St\, New York\, NY 10001 \n🕵‍♀️ Continuing Education Credits: FIVE \n🎟️ ALL genders are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend. \n💰Interested in sponsoring? Contact us at info@cafc.org. \nPlatinum Sponsor: Temenos \nGold Sponsor: Fincom | Sardine \nSilver Sponsor: Association For Women in Crypto \nhttps://cafc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/women-in-afc-2026-promo.mp4\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n \nWho Should Attend?\nThe Women in AFC Conference is designed for professionals across the financial crime lifecycle\, including those working in: AML | Sanctions | Fraud | KYC/CDD/EDD | Transaction Monitoring | Financial Crime Investigations | Compliance Operations | Fintech & Crypto Compliance | Risk Management | Audit & Advisory | Regulators | Law Enforcement \nWhat You’ll Gain\n\nPractical insights from women leading AFC programs across banks\, fintechs\, and crypto firms\nPerspectives on managing regulatory expectations amid evolving risk landscapes\nLessons learned from real operational challenges—not sales pitches\nCareer guidance and leadership insights from women at different stages of their AFC journey\nMeaningful connections with peers across the financial crime community\n\nEvent Format & Experience\n\nOne-day\, in-person conference\nAll-women speaker lineup across five panels\nInteractive panel discussions with time for audience Q&A\nCurated networking with senior-level practitioners\nDesigned to encourage open dialogue and community building\n\nHosted By: Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC)\nA global professional organization dedicated to advancing collaboration\, education\, and leadership across the anti-financial-crime community. Join us in making history as we honor and empower the women leading the charge in the AFC space. 💪✨ \nEvent Schedule\n8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Check-in/Registration \n9:00 AM – 9:10 AM – Opening Remarks \n9:10 AM – 10:00 AM – Women in AML & Sanctions Panel \nThis panel brings together senior women leaders navigating the rapidly evolving AML and sanctions landscape amid heightened regulatory scrutiny\, geopolitical risk\, and operational pressure. Panelists will discuss how financial institutions are adapting sanctions screening\, customer risk management\, and investigative workflows in 2026\, while managing examiner expectations\, staffing constraints\, and technology change. Attendees will gain practical insight into real-world challenges\, regulatory trends\, and strategies for sustaining effective AML and sanctions programs without burning out teams. \n\nModerator: Kirsten Lemke\, Executive Vice President of Sales North America at Fincom\nPanelist 1: Juliana Koloska-Bogatinoska\, Vice President\, BSA Officer at OceanFirst Bank\nPanelist 2: Laura Grapstul\, Vice President\, BSA and OFAC Officer at Columbia Bank\nPanelist 3: Danielle Delgado\, OFAC Sanctions Subject Matter Expert at Customers Bank\nPanelist 4: Denise Wright\, Founder at DMW Advisory LLC\, Arbitrator at FINRA\n\n10:00 AM – 10:50 AM – Women in Fintech Panel \nAs fintechs continue to reshape financial services\, compliance and legal leaders are facing unique challenges at the intersection of innovation\, regulation\, and scale. This panel explores how women leaders in fintech are building compliant\, resilient products while supporting rapid growth\, new business models\, and evolving regulatory expectations. Topics include partnering with banks\, managing regulatory risk\, designing scalable controls\, and balancing speed with sound governance in a competitive fintech environment. \n\nModerator: Namrata Packirisamy\, AML and Sanctions Risk Assessment Manager at Customers Bank\nPanelist 1: Marie-Noel Nsana\, Chief Compliance Officer at Grit Financial\nPanelist 2: Kayce Seifert\, Deputy General Counsel at Mercury\nPanelist 3: Audra McKay\, Head of Global Transaction Monitoring & Investigations Oversight at Block\nPanelist 4: Angel Nguyen Swift\, Former Chief Compliance Officer\, LendingClub\n\n10:50 AM – 11:10 AM – Networking & Coffee Break \n11:10 AM – 12:00 PM – Career Growth in AFC Panel \nCareer paths in anti-financial crime are rarely linear. This panel offers candid discussion from women at different stages of their AFC careers on navigating advancement\, role transitions\, leadership development\, and professional visibility. Panelists will share lessons learned about moving into management\, pivoting between institutions or roles\, advocating for growth\, and building long-term careers in a demanding and constantly changing field. \n\nModerator: Silvija Krupena\, Advisory Board Member at Coalition Against Financial Crime\nPanelist 1: Ketty Larco-Ward\, Inspector in Charge at U.S. Postal Inspection Service New York Division\nPanelist 2: Malissa Lewis\, Director\, Americas Head of Sanctions Advisory at Societe Generale\nPanelist 3: Daniela Tepedjiyska\, Managing Consultant\, Compliance Recruiter at Michael Page\nPanelist 4: Tresha Cowell\,  Assistant Vice President\, Compliance Quality Assurance at Israel Discount Bank (IDB)\n\n12:00 PM – 1:10 PM – Catered Lunch \n1:10 PM – 2:00 PM – Women in Fraud Prevention Panel \nFraud risks continue to evolve alongside digital payments\, cyber threats\, and increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics. This panel highlights women leading fraud prevention\, cybersecurity\, analytics\, and victim advocacy efforts. Panelists will discuss emerging fraud typologies\, cross-functional collaboration\, the role of data and technology\, and how organizations can better protect both customers and institutions while responding to fraud in real time. \n\nModerator: Kimberly Lytle\, Sales Team Lead at Sardine\nPanelist 1: Xiaoyang (Yvonne) Clarke\, Cybersecurity and Financial Crimes Risk Professional at Large Bank Experience\nPanelist 2: Pranjal Dubey\, Data Scientist\, Financial Crimes at Flagstar Bank\nPanelist 3: Dora Gomez\, Chairwoman at ACFE NYC Chapter and Justice for Fraud Victims Project\nPanelist 4: Theresa Ramos\, AML Investigative Analyst at U.S. Postal Inspection Service TRACE Task Force\n\n2:00 PM – 2:50 PM –  Women in Crypto Panel \nCrypto and digital assets present both transformative opportunities and significant financial crime risks. This panel features women leaders working at the forefront of crypto compliance\, investigations\, and risk management. Discussion will focus on regulatory uncertainty\, sanctions exposure\, fraud typologies\, blockchain analytics\, and building compliant crypto products in a rapidly evolving global environment. Attendees will gain practical insight into how compliance leaders are navigating complexity while supporting innovation in digital assets. \n\nModerator: Michael Morais\, Senior Sales Executive at Temenos\nPanelist 1: Caitlin Barnett\, Director of Regulation & Compliance at Chainalysis\nPanelist 2: Tara La Morte\, Deputy General Counsel at BitGo\nPanelist 3: Nora DeSimone\, Regulatory Compliance Manager at B2C2 | Member at Association For Women in Cryptocurrency\nPanelist 4: Alexandra Valencia\, Former Sr. Intelligence Analyst at Drug Enforcement Administration\n\n2:50 PM – 3:00 PM – Closing Remarks \n3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Networking Session \n5:00 PM – Event Concludes \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nDISCLAIMERS\nChatham House Rule\nThis event is conducted under the Chatham House Rule. Participants are free to use the information received; however\, speakers and attendees may not be quoted\, recorded\, or attributed by name or affiliation without prior express permission. \nMedia Policy\nThis event is closed to the media. Members of the press are not permitted to attend\, record\, or report on conference proceedings. \nAccessibility & ADA Accommodations\nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\, the Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC) will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 14 days prior to the event. \nPlease direct accommodation requests to info@cafc.org.
URL:https://cafc.org/event/2nd-annual-women-in-afc-conference/
LOCATION:Jay Conference Chelsea – Babe Ruth Floor\, 159 W 25th St\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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