Economic Sanctions Compliance for Financial Services Institutions Conference is a definitive gathering for compliance and financial professionals. As the European regulatory landscape evolves, this is the essential conference to gain the clarity and practical strategies needed to confidently navigate complex mandates. Join us to delve into actionable solutions, expert insights, and collaborative discussions focused on embedding a pervasive culture of compliance from leadership to the front lines. This empowers you to meet and exceed the EU’s stringent regulatory expectations. As financial institutions across Europe navigate an increasingly intricate regulatory environment, the pressure to maintain robust compliance frameworks has never been higher. Global sanctions regimes, evolving Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards, and emerging technologies continue to reshape the financial landscape.
- Dr. Klaus Alten, Germany Chief Sanctions Officer, Citigroup
- Mr. Jens Gebhardt, MD Control Functions, NEXI
- Mr. Jens Wrang Dybro, Sanctions and Export Controls Specialist – Principal Compliance Officer in Sanctions Advisory, Danske Bank A/S
- Ms. Meera Rolaz, Executive Director, Head of Sanctions, Vontobel
- Mr. Marc Salvador, Global Financial Crime Manager, KAYAK
- Ms. Marta González Pérez, Head of Sanctions and AML Regulatory Advisory, Euroclear
- Mr. Arjun Ahluwalia, Global Head of Sanctions and Geopolitical Risk, Santander Corporate & Investment
- Mr. Lutz Lehmann, Director, Head of Policy & Governance AFC Sanctions & Embargoes EMEA, Deutsche Bank
- Ms. Hannah Zarkar, Head of Global Standards & Advisory Sanctions, Commerzbank AG
Should you wish to join our esteemed speaker panel at the Economic Sanctions Compliance for Financial Services Institutions Conference, please contact Miss Isra Mahmoud on isra.mahmoud@nielsonsmith.com
Please contact your NielsonSmith representative to discuss the programme in more depth.
Day One
08:15 – 09:00 Registration opens with early morning refreshments
09:00 – 09:15 Chairman’s welcome and opening address
09:15 – 10:15 Strategic overview of European regulatory priorities for sanctions for 2026
10:15 – 11:15 Global Trends in Sanctions – US, China, etc.
11:15 – 11:45 Morning refreshments and networking
11:45 – 12:45 Sanctions Screening Best Practices
12:45 – 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Panel Discussion: The Rise of Virtual Assets and Fintech: Sanctions Compliance Challenges and Opportunities
15:00 – 16:00 Navigating Economic Sanctions and Evasion Risks Amid Shifting Geopolitics
16:00 – 16:30 Afternoonrefreshments and networking
16:30 – 17:30 Extraterritorial Sanctions Application and Enforcement: dealing with conflicting requirements from EU, UK, US and China
17:30 – 17:35 Chairman’s closing remarks
17:45 – 18:45 Conference Drinks reception
Day Two
08:30 – 09:00 Early morning refreshments and networking
09:00 – 09:10 Chairman’s opening remarks
09:10 – 10:10 Speaker’s Suggestion
10:10 – 11:10 Understanding one’s clients: impact of manufacturer’s sanctions and export control requirements on FSIs
11:10 – 11:40 Morning refreshments and networking
11:40 – 12:40 Leveraging Advanced Technologies: AI and Blockchain for Sanctions Compliance
12:40 – 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Panel Discussion: Horizon Scanning: Preparing for Future Sanctions, AML, and CTF Challenges
15:00 – 15:45 Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML): Detecting and Preventing Complex Schemes
15:45 – 16:15 Afternoon refreshments and networking
16:15 – 16:55 Interactive Roundtables on topics brought up by the delegates on the day
16:55 – 17:00 Chairman’s remarks
End of Conference
If you are interested in speaking at this conference, please contact Miss Isra Mahmoud on isra.mahmoud@nielsonsmith.com
Should you wish to become our Partner at this event, please contact Mr. Reyhan Perera on reyhan.perera@nielsonsmith.com
Full 2-Day Conference Ticket Price for 1 person – 999 Euro
Including the Company-wide Post-Event Microsite license for 1 year
Please note, we will not charge VAT on this price. The price includes all sessions, lunch, refreshments and available documentation. Please contact us for Group Booking Discounts. Please note: “Vendor” companies may attend as sponsors only.
Conference Venue
Flemings Selection Hotel Frankfurt-City
Eschenheimer Tor 2, 60318
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Accommodation Allotment
Arrival: 18/05/2026
Departure: 20/05/2026
Check-out: until 12:00 PM
Check-in: from 2:00 PM
Booking link for reservations: https://reservations.travelclick.com/114466?groupID=5121202
Contact Details
Tel: +49 69 427 232-0
Email: frankfurt-city@flemings-hotels.com
