RegTech Summit New York 2026

The RegTech Summit New York, now in its 9th year, is a pivotal gathering for the regulatory technology ecosystem, focusing on how the North American capital markets financial industry can leverage technology to enhance compliance functions and responses. As compliance technology budgets are increasingly strained by relentless regulatory pressures, firms are compelled to optimize their RegTech investments and adopt innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence to transform compliance from a mere cost center into a strategic asset. The summit's agenda will provide a deep dive into critical functional areas that are consuming significant budget resources and will explore the practicalities of implementing RegTech at scale. Participants will gain valuable insights into shifting to a flexible and scalable modular platform that can adapt to future regulatory changes, thereby creating a truly global compliance function.

The summit will feature vital discussions on various topics, including a regulator's perspective on AI, navigating agentic AI in RegTech, the potential end of manual compliance, and best practices for agile regulatory reporting. Other key areas of focus include addressing financial crime and anti-money laundering with RegTech, the data backbone for next-generation surveillance, and navigating cryptocurrency and digital assets with RegTech solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet an impressive lineup of speakers and advisory board members from renowned organizations. Notable speakers include the Head of KYC Process and Production from the NYS Department of Financial Services, the Managing Director and Head of Product for Surveillance Innovation at a leading financial services firm, and a professor specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. The event also showcases the contributions of Women in RegTech New York and features leaders from various sectors of the compliance and regulatory technology landscape. The RegTech Summit is lauded for its intimate yet broad gathering of industry leaders, fostering meaningful dialogue and providing valuable insights into the evolving regulatory landscape. With sponsorship from leading organizations, the summit stands as a premier event for those looking to optimize their compliance functions while navigating the challenges posed by regulatory expectations.