The Best Compliance, Risk & Fintech Events to Follow in 2026

By Amber de Volk

Whether you are building out your professional development calendar or looking for the right room to be in this year, compliance events are one of the best ways to stay current on regulatory shifts, connect with peers, and hear directly from the people shaping policy.

We put together this list of organizations that consistently host high-quality conferences, webinars, and training for professionals in compliance, risk, and fintech. Bookmark the ones that match your focus, and check back throughout the year as new events are announced.


The list (A to Z)

ACAMS

The leading global organization for anti-financial crime professionals, hosting conferences, chapter events, and seminars on AML, fraud, sanctions, and compliance.

American Banker

On-demand recordings from American Banker’s conferences, covering banking strategy, regulation, technology, and financial services leadership.

American Bankers Association (ABA)

The largest U.S. banking trade association, offering conferences, certifications, and training across compliance, risk, payments, and leadership.

Bank Director

Conferences and webinars for bank CEOs, board members, and senior executives focused on governance, M&A, audit, risk, and talent strategy.

Compliance Week

Conferences and webcasts for GRC professionals covering compliance program strategy, regulatory enforcement, risk management, and third-party oversight.

Equinox Compliance

Educational compliance events for banks, fintechs, and crypto companies, led by CCOs, auditors, and former examiners with hands-on experience.

FinAI Events

A dedicated AI event series for financial services, with a senior decision-maker audience focused on banking, lending, and automation.

Finextra

Webinars and conferences covering payments, regulation, financial crime, AI, and digital banking across global markets.

Fintech Is Femme

A community and event series amplifying powerful leaders in fintech, with conferences, masterclasses, and networking events.

FinTech Futures

Part of the Informa network, hosting and promoting events including Money20/20, RiskMinds, Finovate, and the Banking Tech Awards.

The Legal 500

Global legal industry events including GC summits, awards, and forums covering regulatory, ESG, disputes, and corporate governance topics.

PYMNTS

Virtual events and on-demand panels exploring payments innovation, fintech strategy, fraud prevention, AI, and the connected economy.

Risk.net

Flagship conferences for financial risk management professionals, including Risk Live events across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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