ACFE Global Fraud Conference Celebrates 35th Year

Whistleblowers, federal fraud fighters, an NFL legend and more will take the stage as keynote speakers at the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference.

AUSTIN, Texas (June 6, 2024) — The world's largest gathering of anti-fraud professionals has reached the 35-year mark. The 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, the flagship event for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), will take place in Las Vegas and online June 23–28, 2024.

Keynote speakers for this year's event include:

• Emmitt Smith, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, businessman and entrepreneur
• Jonna Mendez, Former CIA Chief of Disguise and author
• Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York
• Jennifer Griffith, CFE, and Sarah Carver, CFE, U.S. Social Security whistleblowers
• Matt Friedman, CEO of The Mekong Club and human trafficking expert
• Lizzie Johnson, Investigative journalist, The Washington Post
• Brent Cassity, convicted fraudster, author and podcaster

Several keynote speakers, as well as other deserving members of the fraud fighting community, will be honored for their contributions and achievements at the event as part of the annual ACFE Awards.

More than 90 educational sessions will also take place during the three-day main conference June 24–26. Topics for these sessions will include artificial intelligence, corruption, government fraud, cybersecurity, cryptocurrency and more. Speakers are from global organizations, federal government offices and leading universities.

The ACFE Global Fraud Conference began in 1990 under the name "CFE Convention." The first event was held in San Diego and drew a crowd of about 160 anti-fraud professionals. The event has grown exponentially since, including in recent years when a hybrid format was introduced to accommodate attendees unable to travel to the yearly event.

The 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference will take place at the ARIA Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. For more information, visit FraudConference.com.

About the ACFE

Founded in 1988 by Dr. Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, the ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization. Together with more than 90,000 members, the ACFE works to reduce business fraud worldwide and inspire public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession.

Contact the ACFE

For more information, email PR@ACFE.com.