The Assembly
Las Vegas

septembre 16 - septembre 18, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
15 ACAMS Credits

    Adapt

    Even for an industry accustomed to continuous change, the events of the past 12 months have been momentous. Paradigm-breaking technologies are transforming business and society in unprecedented ways. Geopolitical tensions continue to rise, while election results in the U.S. and elsewhere rocked the political status quo. Financial institutions have had to demonstrate even more resilience and adaptability in responding to changed paradigms, policies, and priorities. And adaptation has been required at the individual level as well. The knowledge and skills required of compliance officials in 2025 differ significantly from the job requirements of just five years ago.

     

    Surmounting this level of disruption requires extraordinary insight and foresight — which is exactly what ACAMS has always provided. Join top industry leaders and regulatory representatives Sept. 16-18 at the ARIA Resort and Casino for the actionable intelligence you won’t find anywhere else. The ACAMS Assembly – Las Vegas: Where today’s leaders prepare for tomorrow’s transformations.

    Vegas by the numbers
    100+

    Expert Speakers

    3

    Days

    15

    ACAMS Credits*

    * ACAMS members can receive 15 credits for the main conference, and 6 credits for the CAMS or CAFS Exam live-preparation seminar. The CAMS and CAFS Exam Preparation Seminars and workshops taking place on September 15, 2025 are not included with your main conference pass. Participation requires separate registrations and related fees.  CAMS or CAFS Exam live-preparation is complimentary with purchase of registration for the in-person event.

    Top Themes
    Effects of the Trump Administration on Regulation, Sanctions and Law Enforcement
    Tech Trends: FinTech’s, Crypto, Data and AI
    The Latest Ways to Detect and Fight Fraud
    No-Regrets Moves for a New Era of Banking

    Program

    Télécharger

    Registration Desk Open

    8:00am-4:55pm PDT

    Exhibit Hall Open

    8:00am-5:25pm PDT

    Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

    8:00am-9:00am PDT

    Virtual Doors Open

    8:45am-4:55pm PDT

    Welcome Remarks

    9:00am-9:10am PDT

    Keynote Address with Q&A

    9:10am-9:40am PDT

    Networking Break in Exhibit Hall courtesy of Matrix-IFS

    10:45am-11:15am PDT

    Global AFC Threats: Today's Challenges and Hazards on the Horizon - Presented by ACAMS Advisory Board

    11:15am-11:25am PDT

    Special Presentation with Q&A

    11:25am-12:00pm PDT

    Networking Lunch for Main Conference Attendees

    12:00pm-1:15pm PDT

    POWER SESSION

    Presented by TBD

    1:15pm-2:05pm PDT

    POWER SESSION

    Presented by TBD

    1:15pm-2:05pm PDT

    INNOVATIONS

    Presented by TBD

    1:15pm-1:40pm PDT

    INNOVATIONS

    Presented by TBD

    1:45pm-2:10pm PDT

    Networking Break in Exhibit Hall courtesy of Matrix-IFS

    2:05pm-2:35pm PDT

    POWER SESSION

    Presented by TBD

    2:35pm-3:25pm PDT

    POWER SESSION

    Presented by TBD

    2:35pm-3:25pm PDT

    INNOVATIONS

    Presented by TBD

    2:35pm-3:00pm PDT

    INNOVATIONS

    Presented by TBD

    3:05pm-3:30pm PDT

    Networking Break in Exhibit Hall courtesy of Matrix-IFS

    3:25pm-3:55pm PDT

    POWER SESSION

    Presented by TBD

    3:55pm-4:45pm PDT

    POWER SESSION

    Presented by TBD

    3:55pm-4:45pm PDT

    INNOVATIONS

    Presented by TBD

    3:55pm-4:20pm PDT

    INNOVATIONS

    Presented by TBD

    4:25pm-4:50pm PDT

    Networking Cocktail Pool Reception

    6:00pm-7:30pm PDT

    Registration Desk Open

    8:00am-5:00pm PDT

    Exhibit Hall Open

    8:00am-6:00pm PDT

    Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

    8:00am-9:00am PDT

    Virtual Doors Open

    8:45am-5:00pm PDT

    Opening Remarks and ACAMS Awards Ceremony

    9:00am-9:15am PDT

    Keynote Presentation with Q&A

    9:15am-9:45am PDT

    Networking Break in Exhibit Hall

    10:30am-11:00am PDT

    Networking Lunch for Main Conference Attendees

    12:00pm-1:15pm PDT

    POWER SESSION

    Presented by TBD

    1:15pm-2:05pm PDT

    POWER SESSION

    Presented by TBD

    1:15pm-2:05pm PDT

    Networking and Wellness Break in Exhibit Hall

    2:05pm-2:35pm PDT

    POWER SESSION

    Presented by TBD

    2:35pm-3:25pm PDT

    POWER SESSION

    Presented by TBD

    2:35pm-3:25pm PDT

    Networking Break in Exhibit Hall

    3:25pm-3:55pm PDT

    Networking Cocktail Reception in Exhibit Hall courtesy of NASDAQ Verafin

    4:45pm-6:00pm PDT

    Registration Desk Open

    8:00am-11:25am PDT

    Exhibit Hall Open

    8:00am-11:25am PDT

    Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

    8:00am-9:00am PDT

    Virtual Doors Open

    8:45am-12:20pm PDT

    Opening Remarks

    9:00am-9:05am PDT

    Spotlight on Social Media: Navigating FinCrime Trends in Unregulated Platforms

    9:05am-9:55am PDT

    Fentanyl, Cartels, China: A Unifying Theory of U.S. Policy Under Trump

    10:00am-10:55am PDT

    Networking Break in Exhibit Hall

    10:55am-11:25am PDT

    Closing Remarks

    12:05pm-12:10pm PDT

    Speakers and Task Force

    Colby Adams Bio Photo

    Colby Adams
    Managing Editor
    ACAMS moneylaundering.com
    Dominic Addeo Bio Photo

    Dominic Addeo
    Senior Vice President, Director of BSA AML Sanctions Compliance
    First Citizens Bank
    Kyle Anderson Bio Photo

    Kyle Anderson
    Senior Manager AML Compliance
    BetMGM
    Shilpa Arora

    Shilpa Arora, CAMS
    Head of Anti-Financial Crime Products and Solutions
    ACAMS
    Carlos A. Baixauli, Jr Bio Photo

    Carlos Baixauli
    Special Agent, Office of Investigations
    HHS Office of Inspector General
    Gary R. Barksdale Bio Photo

    Gary R. Barksdale
    Chief Postal Inspector
    United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)
    James C. Barnacle

    James C. Barnacle
    Deputy Assistant Director, Financial Crimes Section, Criminal Investigative Division
    Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
    Jessica Bartlett

    Jessica Bartlett
    Jessica Bartlett, Vice President and Chief Counsel, Global Financial Crimes
    American Express
    Kieran Beer

    Kieran Beer, CAMS
    Chief Analyst, Director of Editorial Content
    ACAMS
    Male Silhouette

    Troy Burk J.D., CAMS, CFE
    Managing Director, Global Chief AML and Sanctions Officer
    TIAA
    Frank Calestino

    Frank P. Calestino, CAMS
    Senior Vice President, Financial Crime Analytics (FCA), Global Financial Crimes
    Bank of America
    James Candelmo

    James A. Candelmo, CAMS
    Chief Bank Secrecy Act and AML Sanctions Officer
    PNC
    Ricardo M. Carcas Bio Photo

    Ricardo Carcas, CFE
    Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Office of Investigations
    HHS Office of Inspector General
    Male Silhouette

    Anwar Chaudhry
    Head of AI and Content Technology
    ACAMS
    Heather Allen

    Heather Cody, CAMS
    Director, Head of AML Advisory
    Sofi
    Kim Darpel Bio Photo

    Kimberly Darpel
    Senior Manager, AFC Segment Solutions
    ACAMS
    Ana Davila Bio Photo

    Ana Davila, CAMS
    Director of Compliance
    Ramp
    Eric Ellis Bio Photo

    Eric Ellis
    Director for Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) Policy
    Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
    Guy Ficco

    Guy Ficco
    Chief (SES)
    Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI)
    David Foppert Bio Photo

    David Foppert
    AML Officer
    DraftKings
    Mariah Gause

    Mariah Gause, CAMS
    Chief Operating Officer
    ACAMS
    Carrie Gilson

    Carrie Gilson
    Director of Financial Intelligence and Analytics, Senior Vice President
    U.S. Bank
    Megan Gonzales Bio Photo

    Megan Gonzales, CAMS
    Global Head of Financial Crimes
    Cash App
    Richard Graham

    Rich Graham
    Director – Industry Practice Lead, Financial Crime
    Moody’s Analytics
    Richard H. Harvey Jr Bio Photo

    Richard H. Harvey Jr.
    Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Director of Compliance Risk and Board Secretary
    Beneficial State Bank
    Peggy Jacobs

    Peggy M. Jacobs
    Former Vice President of Gaming Compliance
    MGM Resorts International
    Female Silhouette

    Amanda Kendrick
    Director, AML Compliance
    DraftKings Inc.
    Darpan Khanna Bio Photo

    Darpan Khanna
    Global Head of Compliance Operations - Senior Director
    Kraken Digital Asset Exchange
    Nicole Kitowski 2023

    Nicole Kitowski, CAMS
    Chief Risk Officer, Executive Vice President
    Associated Bank
    Dana Lawrence Bio Photo

    Dana Lawrence, CAMS
    Senior Director of FinTech Compliance
    Pacific West Bank
    Aubree Marsh Bio Photo

    Aubree Marsh, CAMS
    Senior Vice President, Client Protection - Deposit and Digital Fraud Policy
    Bank of America
    Arpita McGrath Bio Photo

    Arpita McGrath, CAMS
    Chief Compliance Officer
    Sporttrade
    Darrin McLaughlin Bio Photo

    Darrin McLaughlin
    Executive Vice President, Chief AML and Sanctions Officer
    Flagstar Bank
    Dandridge Myles Bio Photo

    Dandridge Myles
    Head of SAR Management
    TD Bank
    Ray Olsen Bio Photo

    Ray Olsen, CFS, CBAP
    Senior Vice President, Senior Director - Enterprise Fraud Management
    Wintrust Financial Corporation
    Tyler Reynolds Bio Photo

    Tyler Reynolds, CAMS
    Executive Vice President, Enterprise Financial Crimes, Chief BSA/AML Officer
    U.S. Bank
    Acacia Sacks Bio Photo

    Acacia Sacks, CAMS
    Head of Financial Crimes and Identity
    Chime
    Kate Salottolo

    Kate Salottolo
    Global Head of AML and Brand Risk Management
    Paypal
    Delena Spann Bio Photo

    Delena D. Spann
    Cyber Fraud Task Force (USSS)
    U.S. Secret Service
    Neil Sternthal Bio Photo

    Neil Sternthal
    Chief Executive Officer
    ACAMS
    Dan Stipano

    Dan Stipano
    Partner
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Kathy Stokes Bio Photo

    Kathy Stokes
    Director, Fraud Prevention Programs
    AARP
    Melissa Strait

    Melissa Strait, CAMS
    Advisory Board, Compliance Executive
    ACAMS
    Kara Suro 2023

    Kara Suro
    Managing Director, Anti-Money Laundering and Global Sanctions Officer
    Charles Schwab
    John Tobon Bio Photo

    John F. Tobon, CAMS
    Former Assistant Director, Countering Transnational Organized Crime Division
    Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
    Suzanne Williams Bio Photo

    Suzanne Williams
    Deputy Associate Director
    Federal Reserve Board

    Pricing

    Prices are subject to local taxes.

    The Assembly Las Vegas 2025 - Package
    A partir de
    2 345,00 US$
    The Assembly Las Vegas 2025 - Virtual
    2 095,00 US$
    Early Bird Prices

    Please log in to view entitled rates for members/non-members from the public or private sectors. Prices displayed include early bird discounts and are only available for a limited time. See pricing schedule below for upcoming rates.

     

    Group Packages and Discounts

    Enterprise members and groups of 3 or more are eligible for discounts on conference rates. Please contact your account manager or request Group Pricing here.

    Pricing Schedule

     

    In-Person

    Pricing Category
    Member
    Non-Member
    Private Sector Early Bird – Save US$150 when you register by July 18, 2025

    US$2,145

    US$2,345

    Private Sector Standard Rate

    US$2,295

    US$2,495

    Public Sector Flat Rate

    US$1,445

    US$1,645

     

    Virtual

    Pricing Category
    Member
    Non-Member
    Private Sector Early Bird – Save US$100 when you register by July 18, 2025

    US$1,895

    US$2,095

    Private Sector Standard Rate

    US$1,995

    US$2,195

    Public Sector Flat Rate

    US$1,395

    US$1,495

    Pre-Conference Training Day

    Participation must be reserved in advance. The seminar and workshops are run simultaneously – please choose one or the other.

     

    CAMS Exam Preparation Seminar

    Enhance your conference experience by joining our CAMS Exam Preparation Seminar. 

     

    The seminar is designed to help you prepare with confidence for your certification exam. 

     

    It takes place on September 15, 2025 - the day before the conference begins. 

     

    Either seminar is complimentary if you: 

    • Have purchased an in-person conference ticket and 
    • Have purchased the CAMS certification package 

     

    Seating is extremely limited and advance reservation is required. To secure your spot, email your ACAMS account manager or contact our sales team

     

     

    Workshops 

    Private Sector 
    1 workshop - US$350 
    2 workshops – US$550 

     

    Public Sector 
    1 workshop - US$250 
    2 workshops – US$350 

     

    The CAMS Exam Preparation Seminar and workshop taking place on September 15, 2025 is not included with your main conference pass. Participation requires separate registration and related fees.

     

    Convince Your Manager

    Attending this flagship event is a unique opportunity for anyone working in AFC/AML, however obtaining approval from your organization to attend can be challenging. We can help with that.

     

    Here is an email template you can share with your supervisor to prove that attending The Assembly Las Vegas is not only a worthwhile investment of both financial resources and time, but also actually key to ensure you are on top of the latest trends and solutions to help fight evolving criminal strategies.

    Hotel and Accommodation

    Event Venue:

    ARIA Resort & Casino

    3730 S Las Vegas Blvd
    Las Vegas, NV 89158 

    A block of rooms at the Aria Resort and Casino have been reserved at a special rate for this conference. Due to the high demand for rooms, we recommend that you book your room reservation as early as possible. Book a preferential rate room here or call 1-(702) 590-7757 or 1-(866) 359-7757 with reference code: ACAMS or SACA0925AR

    Important:

    We've been alerted to a third-party agency impersonating The Aria Hotel & Casino's reservations team in relation to our Las Vegas Assembly room block. This agency is not affiliated with ACAMS or The Aria. Please note that The Aria will never contact attendees directly about our official room block. Always verify the legitimacy of any communication before sharing personal or financial information to avoid scams.

    The Assembly Vegas Venue - ARIA Resort & Hotel Exterior

    Sponsors and Exhibitors

    Our sponsors and exhibitors will be showcasing their products, services, and latest innovations in AFC and AML in Las Vegas. Take a look at the industry leading names who will be joining The Assembly Las Vegas this year.

     

     

    Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

    Sponsor or exhibit at The Assembly Las Vegas and gain access to C-level executives and key decision makers from across the globe.

    • Expand your contact database for future business opportunities
    • Maintain and build customer relationships to improve profitability
    • Showcase products and services and receive immediate feedback
    • Increase brand awareness and influence purchasing behavior over your competition

    Press

    Press may be present at ACAMS events.

     

    Cover an Event

    If you are member of the press and interested in covering the next event for a story, please submit this form.

    Gallery

    FAQ

    Can I change my ticket to an in-person one if I purchase virtually initially?
    What is the health and safety plan?
    What is the cancellation and refund policy?
    Will I earn ACAMS Credits?
    Will I receive a certificate of participation?
    Are the sessions available on-demand?
    I did not receive the registration confirmation email, what should I do?
    I cannot register online, what should I do?
    How do I access the virtual sessions?
    What if I have a technical issue while attending the virtual event?
    Can I share my login to the virtual event?
    Can I sponsor The Assembly Las Vegas?
    Can I see who else is attending?
    Are there any special offers available?