AI Neuroscientist, Investigative Journalist to Keynote 2025 ACFE Fraud Conference Canada

The annual anti-fraud event will also welcome an interview and investigations expert and an ethics advocate as keynote speakers.

AUSTIN, Texas (October 3, 2025) – The ACFE Fraud Conference Canada is returning to Toronto for the first time in three years. The event, hosted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), will take place November 9–11, 2025, at Toronto's Automotive Building and will also be available to attend virtually, marking the first hybrid format in the event's history.

Keynote speakers for this year's event include:

• Sarah Baldeo, AI technologist, neuroscientist and entrepreneur, will speak about the future of artificial intelligence.
• Steven D'Souza, co-host of CBC's award-winning investigative documentary program, "The Fifth Estate."
• Michelle Causton, ethics advocate and educator, will discuss the importance of ethical leadership.
• Dean Benard, interview and investigations leader, will provide attendees with insights into how to successfully conduct interviews. 

Conference attendees will also hear from anti-fraud experts at organizations such as the Government of Canada, Toronto Metropolitan University, Halton Regional Police Service and more.

These speakers will cover a wide variety of anti-fraud topics, including:

• AI-powered fraud, including synthetic identities
• Crypto fraud
• Employer scams
• Pig butchering

For more information, visit the 2025 ACFE Fraud Conference Canada website.

About the ACFE

Founded in 1988 by Dr. Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, the ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization. Together with more than 95,000 members, the ACFE works to reduce business fraud worldwide and inspire public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession.

Contact the ACFE

For more information, email PR@ACFE.com.