The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) continues its commitment to advancing fraud prevention and professional development with the 2026 ACFE Women’s Summit, scheduled for March 6, 2026, in Austin, Texas, with a virtual attendance option available for those who prefer to join remotely. This event represents an exceptional opportunity for anti-fraud professionals to deepen their expertise, earn valuable CPE credits, and strengthen their professional networks.
What Is the Women’s Summit?
The 2026 Women’s Summit is a one-day educational event designed to bring together anti-fraud professionals across disciplines — including compliance, auditing, risk, investigative services, and finance — to explore the unique challenges and opportunities women encounter in the anti-fraud profession. The summit is open to all professionals regardless of gender and emphasizes inclusive learning, leadership development, and community building.
Attendees will have access to five educational sessions led by experienced anti-fraud leaders, each delivering practical insights into fraud prevention, detection, and deterrence. In total, participants can earn 7 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) — a key benefit for maintaining professional credentials such as the CFE.
Educational Highlights
The Summit’s program blends forward-looking content with tactical discussions relevant to practitioners at all career stages. Sessions include panels and keynotes on topics such as:
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Building Resilient Fraud Risk Assessment Programs — an intermediate-level panel on strengthening organizational risk frameworks.
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Leading Without Authority — strategies for influencing teams and stakeholders even without formal managerial roles.
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Behind the Scenes of a Nursing Home Scam Investigation — a deep dive into investigative techniques for elder fraud.
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Auditing for Fraud, AI, and the Road Ahead — an exploration of how emerging technologies and artificial intelligence are shaping modern audit practices.
A networking reception rounds out the in-person experience, offering participants a chance to connect with peers, mentors, and experts in a professional setting.
Why This Matters for CFEs
The Women’s Summit is more than a conference — it is a platform for community, empowerment, and knowledge exchange within the ACFE family. For anti-fraud professionals in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, the summit offers:
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Practical skills from leaders in fraud risk management and investigation
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CPE opportunities to support credentialing requirements
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Peer collaboration in a supportive, inclusive environment
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Insight into developing trends such as AI in audit and complex fraud schemes
Importantly, the Summit provides space to address both the professional and personal facets of career development — recognizing that effective fraud prevention demands not just technical proficiency, but also resilience, influence, and adaptive leadership in a rapidly changing environment.
Register and Participate
The 2026 ACFE Women’s Summit is a hybrid event — you may attend in person in Austin, TX, or join virtually online. To explore the agenda, register, or learn more about Summit participation, visit the official event page:
https://www.fraudconference.com/womenssummit2026.aspx
Mark your calendar for March 6, 2026, and leverage this opportunity to expand your anti-fraud knowledge, strengthen your professional network, and engage in meaningful conversations that elevate the profession.