Join us at the 5* gRAVENBRUCH RESORT, Frankfurt
19 - 20 February 2026
Nestled in a serene parkland setting just outside Frankfurt, the Gravenbruch Resort is a distinguished five-star retreat that blends refined elegance with contemporary comfort. Housed in a historic country estate, the property offers a tranquil escape with sweeping views over private lakes and manicured gardens, while remaining conveniently close to the financial heart of the city.
Inside, the hotel exudes understated luxury, from the stately lobby to the tastefully appointed rooms and suites, each designed with a careful balance of classic charm and modern sophistication. A world-class spa and wellness centre, complete with indoor and outdoor pools, invites relaxation, while fine dining venues serve elevated cuisine in atmospheric surroundings.
The Hilton Gravenbruch boasts expansive meeting and conference facilities, combining state-of-the-art technology with impeccable service in an exclusive setting.
Headline Speakers
CONTENT Overview
The FRC Leaders' Convention will delve into key strategies for leading and developing financial crime, compliance, and fraud teams within the German regulatory landscape. With a focus on BaFin-aligned requirements and EU directives, topics include real-time fraud and AML convergence, the ethical and effective use of AI/ML in detection, and collaboration through public-private partnerships. The discussion will also address cross-border compliance within the EU, sanctions screening (including relevance to German foreign policy), and new risks such as crypto-enabled crime and trade-based money laundering. Additional focus will be given to regulatory reporting (including SARs in Germany), KYC/KYB, enhanced due diligence, and the integration of RegTech to improve operational efficiency and governance.
Topics covered
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AGENDA
DAY 1
Welcome Remarks
9:45am
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10:00am
Main stage
DAY 1
Welcome Remarks
Delivered by the Conference Moderator
9:45am
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10:00am
Main stage
Opening Keynote
10:00am
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10:30am
Main stage
Opening Keynote
The Evolving Mandate of the Chief Compliance Officer & Head of Financial Crime in an AI-Enabled World
10:00am
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10:30am
Main stage
Interactive Keynote
10:30am
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11:15am
Main stage
Interactive Keynote
The Appetite Spectrum: Making FCR Risk Actionable
Deutsche Bank
Forget the slide deck. This session flips the script with a punchy, interactiv...
10:30am
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11:15am
Main stage
Coffee & Networking Break
11:15am
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11:30am
Coffee & Networking Break
11:15am
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11:30am
Panel Discussion
11:30am
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12:15pm
Main stage
Panel Discussion
Budgeting for Impact: How to Impress Regulators Without Breaking the Bank
Join our expert panellists in discussing today's cost-conscious env...
11:30am
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12:15pm
Main stage
Panel Discussion
12:15pm
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1:00pm
Main stage
Panel Discussion
What’s Coming, What’s Changing: The Future of Regulation
This session will bring together leaders from banking, payments, and crypto, and exp...
12:15pm
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1:00pm
Main stage
Roundtables
12:15pm
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1:00pm
Breakout Room
Roundtables
Table 1 - Transaction Monitoring Modernisation
Table 2 - Next-Gen Adverse Media Screening
Table 3 - Smarter Risk Rating Models
12:15pm
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1:00pm
Breakout Room
Networking Lunch
1:00pm
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2:00pm
Networking Lunch
1:00pm
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2:00pm
Panel
2:00pm
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2:30pm
Main Stage
Panel
Transaction Monitoring 2.0: Precision, Performance, and Proactive Risk Management
As regulatory expectations rise and criminal tactics evolve...
2:00pm
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2:30pm
Main Stage
Topic Cruncher
2:30pm
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3:15pm
Main Stage
Topic Cruncher
Table 1 - Deepfakes, voice fraud and virtual impersonation in client onboarding
Table 2 - Credential stuffing attacks and account takeover fr...
2:30pm
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3:15pm
Main Stage
Panel
3:15pm
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4:00pm
Main stage
Panel
Bridging Borders: Managing International Expectations with German Compliance Culture
Germany’s legal and regulatory framework can diverge fro...
3:15pm
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4:00pm
Main stage
Roundtables
3:15pm
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4:00pm
Breakout Room
Roundtables
Table 1 - Insider Threats & Internal Fraud
Table 2 - ESG Risk & Green Crime
Table 3 - Money Mules & Synthetic Identities
Table 4 - Real-Time AM...
3:15pm
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4:00pm
Breakout Room
Afternoon Refreshments
4:00pm
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4:15pm
Afternoon Refreshments
4:00pm
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4:15pm
Closing Panel
4:15pm
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5:00pm
Main Stage
Closing Panel
The Future of FinCrime Teams: Human + Machine Collaboration
What will your department look like in 5 years? In 10? Who will be doing the work...
4:15pm
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5:00pm
Main Stage
Networking Reception
5:00pm
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6:00pm
Networking Reception
5:00pm
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6:00pm
Networking Dinner
7:30pm
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10:00pm
Networking Dinner
7:30pm
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10:00pm
Day 2
Welcome Remarks
9:00am
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9:15am
Main Stage
Day 2
Welcome Remarks
Delivered by the Conference Moderator
9:00am
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9:15am
Main Stage
Keynote
9:15am
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9:45am
Main Stage
Keynote
Data-Driven Financial Crime Supervision: What Regulators Want to See in 2025
9:15am
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9:45am
Main Stage
Panel Discussion
9:45am
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10:30am
Main Stage
Panel Discussion
Zero Tolerance, Maximum Coordination: Navigating Sanctions in a Converging Risk Landscape
For German banks, sanctions are no longer managed i...
9:45am
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10:30am
Main Stage
Coffee & Networking Break
10:30am
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10:45am
Coffee & Networking Break
10:30am
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10:45am
Roundtables
10:45am
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11:30am
Main Stage
Roundtables
Table 1 - Interbank Collaboration Against Mule Networks
Table 2 - AML Ops Talent Strategy
Table 3 - Smart Case Management
Table 4 - Embedded AM...
10:45am
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11:30am
Main Stage
Keynote
11:30am
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12:15pm
Main Stage
Keynote
6AMLD in Action: Strengthening Financial Crime Defenses Across Europe
Jens Oliver Kreiter - Head of Group AML at Deutsche Börse
The Sixth Anti...
11:30am
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12:15pm
Main Stage
Topic Cruncher
12:15pm
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1:15pm
Main Stage
Topic Cruncher
Table 1 - Deepfakes, voice fraud and virtual impersonation in client onboarding
Table 2 - Credential stuffing attacks and account takeover fr...
12:15pm
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1:15pm
Main Stage
Closing Remarks
1:15pm
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1:30pm
Main Stage
Closing Remarks
Delivered by the Conference Moderator
1:15pm
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1:30pm
Main Stage
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