What to Expect at the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference
The 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference is set to have an extraordinary lineup of keynote speakers, networking opportunities, a fundraising concert and more.
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The countdown to the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference has already begun, with Pre-Conference sessions set to begin in just a few days. But what should you expect to get out of this year’s conference, and where can you keep up with sessions you may have missed?
Keynote Speakers
This year’s conference features an extraordinary lineup of keynote speakers blazing the trail by bringing diverse experiences in the anti-fraud field to share with attendees. Some of the conference’s featured speakers include:
- Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and bestselling author of “Never Split the Difference.”
- Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization and recipient of the 2025 Cressey Award.
- Marina Walker Guevara, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and 2025 Guardian Award recipient known for her work on the Panama Papers and Paradise Papers.
- Laci Mosley, host of the award-winning “Scam Goddess” podcast, brings humor and insight to fraud education.
- Tom Devine, Legal Director at the Government Accountability Project, who has assisted more than 8,000 whistleblower cases.
- Richard Beasley, a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent alongside Alex Jariv*, whose fraud case he investigated.
The conference will also feature ACFE leadership, including ACFE President John Gill, J.D., CFE; ACFE CEO John Warren, J.D., CFE; Chief Training Officer Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA; Vice President of Membership Ross Pry, CFE; and Vice President of Marketing and Communications Mandy Moody, CFE.
*The ACFE does not compensate convicted fraudsters.
ACFE Foundation Fundraising Concert
The Marshall Tucker Band will take the stage at Chiefs on Broadway on Tuesday, June 24, giving conference attendees an opportunity to unwind and connect with fellow anti-fraud professionals. The ACFE Middle Tennessee Chapter is hosting the event, with proceeds going to support academic scholarships and research grants provided by the ACFE Foundation.
Networking Opportunities
Whether you are attending the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference in-person or virtually, networking remains one of the largest benefits of the conference experience. Networking sessions include the Welcome Reception at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, and the Attendee Networking Reception starting at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24.
While there are networking receptions available to in-person attendees, you can start connecting before the event even begins by following the ACFE on social media, using the #FraudConf hashtag to join the conversation and downloading the ACFE Events app. For virtual attendees, consider organizing a local networking event in your area to compare notes and strengthen your local connections, as well connecting online during the event through the Conference Hub.
Conference Coverage
Can't attend two sessions at once? Do not worry because the ACFE has got you covered. Not only will attendees have access to all the session recordings for up to a year after the conference, but Fraud Conference News is a great resource to stay up to date on what's happening at the event.
Fraud Conference News will provide real-time coverage of key sessions, speaker insights and conference highlights as they unfold. Whether you are looking to share exciting moments with colleagues back home, want a quick recap of a session you may have attended or need digestible content to reference later, this is your go-to resource for conference coverage.
As a conference attendee, you have the additional perk of receiving daily newsletters keeping you in-the-know and providing you with helpful resources throughout the conference.
If you have not registered for the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, there is still time to join and elevate your career!