{"id":1678,"date":"2026-07-07T16:52:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T16:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/women-sanctions-forum\/?page_id=1678"},"modified":"2026-07-16T19:06:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T19:06:50","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/women-sanctions-forum\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\r\nh4 {\r\n    margin-top: 48px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.faq-section {\r\n    max-width: 1000px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.faq-item {\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\r\n    padding: 22px 0 20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.faq-question {\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    font-weight: normal;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    padding-right: 30px;\r\n    font-size: 18px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.faq-question::after {\r\n    content: \"+\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    right: 0;\r\n    top: 0;\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    color: #a3a3a3;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.faq-question sup {\r\n    color: #a3a3a3;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.faq-item.active .faq-question::after {\r\n    content: \"\u2212\";\r\n}\r\n\r\n.faq-answer {\r\n    display: none;\r\n    margin-top: 24px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 24px;\r\n    padding-right: 30px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.faq-item.active .faq-answer {\r\n    display: block;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n  <div class=\"row\">\r\n    <div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-12 col-lg-8 col-xl-7\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"faq-section\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">Who organizes this conference?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            The Women in AML &#038; Sanctions Forum is organized by American Conference Institute (ACI) as part of C5 Group\u2019s Economic Sanctions Global Series. The forum is designed to bring together legal, regulatory, compliance, government, and industry professionals for practical benchmarking, substantive updates, and career-focused networking.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">What is the conference about?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            The Women in AML &#038; Sanctions Forum brings together a supportive community of women for impactful discussions on <span style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">anti-money<\/span> laundering, economic sanctions, financial crime compliance, and professional growth. The program combines <span style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">expert-led<\/span> compliance content with leadership development, helping attendees strengthen their AML and sanctions programs while expanding their professional networks.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">Where and when will the conference take place?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            The 4th Annual Women in AML &#038; Sanctions Forum will take place October 6&ndash;7, 2026, at the District of Columbia Bar in Washington, DC. The venue is located at 901 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001; attendance is open to all professionals regardless of DC Bar membership status or legal background. \r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">Who should attend?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            This forum is designed for women working in AML, sanctions, financial crime, legal, compliance, trade compliance, investigations, regulatory risk, and related functions. It is especially relevant for in-house counsel, compliance officers, sanctions leaders, AML executives, financial crime professionals, government officials, law firm partners, consultants, and professionals seeking to grow their leadership profile in this field. \r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">Which industries are represented?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            The forum brings together professionals from financial services, banking, fintech, crypto, technology, energy, manufacturing, global trade, and other highly regulated sectors. Current materials reference participation from organizations including American Express, Andreessen Horowitz, Block, BNP Paribas, Huntington National Bank, JP Morgan Asset Management, Mercury Bank, Navy Federal Credit Union, SAP America, UBS, Volvo Group, and Xylem.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">What topics are typically covered?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            The agenda covers AML, economic sanctions, financial crime compliance, regulatory enforcement, sanctions fragmentation across EU, UK, and U.S. regimes, FinCEN\u2019s proposed AML\/CFT framework overhaul, China-related legal and supply chain risk, AI in sanctions compliance, whistleblower investigations, and ethics. The program also addresses leadership, sponsorship, generational shifts in the workplace, burnout, professional branding, and building influence in matrixed organizations.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">What will attendees learn?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            Attendees will gain practical strategies for strengthening AML and sanctions compliance programs, adapting to regulatory and geopolitical change, managing cross-border sanctions divergence, and using AI responsibly in compliance operations. They will also leave with actionable takeaways for professional growth, including how to build strategic relationships, increase visibility, lead across complex organizations, and sustain long-term career success.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">What types of experts typically speak at this conference?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            The faculty typically includes senior in-house counsel, sanctions leaders, AML and OFAC compliance executives, financial crime professionals, trade compliance leaders, government officials, law firm partners, compliance officers, and risk professionals. Current speakers include General Counsel, Chief Counsel, Managing Directors, Vice Presidents, Senior Directors, Partners, and heads of sanctions, legal, trade compliance, transaction monitoring, and investigations functions.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">Which organizations are represented on the faculty?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            The current faculty includes speakers from UBS, Mercury Bank, Innovative Systems\/FinScan, the U.S. Senate, Navy Federal Credit Union, Davis Polk &#038; Wardwell LLP, JP Morgan Asset Management, American Express, BNP Paribas, Xylem, Huntington Bank, Block, Willkie Farr &#038; Gallagher LLP, the Atlantic Council, SAP America, Andreessen Horowitz, WilmerHale, Whistleblower Partners LLP, and Volvo Group.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">What networking opportunities are typically available?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            The forum includes structured and informal networking opportunities, including morning coffee, brunch, networking breaks, breakout roundtable conversations, a networking lunch, small-group discussions, and a Day One networking cocktail reception. Attendees can benchmark with peers in areas such as financial services, technology, energy, fintech\/crypto, and manufacturing while building relationships with women across AML, sanctions, financial crime, legal, and compliance roles.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">Are group discounts available?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            Yes. Special group pricing is available, and teams of three or more may receive 20% off each registration when registering together through ACI\u2019s Customer Service team. Additional team discount information is available for larger groups.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">What is the cancellation policy?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            Terms and conditions, including refund and cancellation policies, are available through American Conference Institute\u2019s company FAQ page. Attendees should refer to the conference website or contact ACI Customer Service for the most current cancellation, substitution, and registration policy information. \r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">What hotel accommodations are available?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            A limited number of rooms are available at a negotiated rate at Hampton Inn Washington-Downtown-Convention Center, located at 901 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. Delegates should contact the hotel directly and quote \u201cACI \/ AML Sanctions WSN Conference\u201d; the guest room block cut-off date is September 4, 2026, and availability is not guaranteed after that date or once the block fills.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq-question\">Are CLE, CPD, or CME credits available?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n            CLE and ethics credits are available for this program. 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