The European Anti‑Financial Crime Summit 2026, organised by AML Intelligence, is a senior‑level, in‑person event bringing together leaders from across financial services, regulation, law enforcement and technology to address the most pressing challenges in combating financial crime across Europe. The Summit takes place on 29 April 2026 at the RDS in Dublin, at a time when Europe’s anti‑financial crime agenda is entering a critical phase. 

Designed specifically for C‑suite executives and AFC leadership teams, the Summit focuses on how organisations are responding in practice to evolving regulatory expectations and risk landscapes. Discussions centre on areas including AML, fraud, sanctions, financial crime compliance (FCC), and emerging risks linked to fintech, crypto‑assets and embedded finance.

A key theme of the event is regulatory change and supervision, with particular attention on AMLA oversight, MiCA implementation, FATF evaluations, and the increasing scrutiny facing financial institutions across the EU and UK. The agenda is shaped around practical insights rather than theory, exploring how firms are operationalising new requirements and strengthening their financial crime frameworks.

The Summit brings together senior decision‑makers from banks, fintechs, virtual asset service providers (VASPs), insurers, professional services firms, regulators and law enforcement, creating a forum for focused, high‑level discussion and peer exchange. The programme features keynote addresses and expert panels, alongside dedicated networking opportunities throughout the day.

The European Anti‑Financial Crime Summit 2026 brings together regulators, law enforcement, financial institutions and technology leaders at a moment when the anti‑financial crime landscape is undergoing significant change. With increased regulatory scrutiny, evolving financial crime typologies and growing expectations around data sharing and operational effectiveness, the Summit provides valuable insight into how organisations across Europe are responding to these challenges in practice. For i2, this aligns closely with the need for clearer intelligence, stronger collaboration and more effective use of data to support financial crime prevention and investigation.

The Summit’s emphasis on real‑world implementation, regulatory expectations and cross‑sector collaboration reflects the environments in which i2 solutions are applied every day. Discussions around AML, fraud, sanctions and emerging risks highlight the importance of connecting disparate data, uncovering hidden relationships and enabling analysts and investigators to make faster, better‑informed decisions. Attending offers an opportunity to engage with the wider anti‑financial crime community, understand current priorities, and explore how intelligence‑led approaches can support more resilient financial crime frameworks across Europe.