As financial crime schemes become more sophisticated and regulatory expectations continue to evolve, staying informed has become increasingly important for community banks. That is one reason the Independent Community Bankers of Colorado’s BSA/AML Mile High Summit has become a fixture on the calendars of banking and compliance professionals across the state. The 11th annual Summit will be held July 21 at the Denver Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

Designed for compliance officers, risk managers, auditors, bank executives and directors, the program provides practical insight into anti-money laundering compliance, fraud prevention, cybersecurity, sanctions, digital assets and emerging risks facing financial institutions. The event has earned a reputation for bringing together regulators, industry experts and banking professionals to discuss not only current requirements, but also the trends likely to shape future examinations and enforcement priorities.

Otteson Shapiro partner John Podvin will moderate the regulator panel discussion, leading off the day’s programming. The session will provide attendees with an opportunity to hear directly from state and federal regulators on issues affecting community banks and the broader financial services industry.

Additional sessions include:

  • Trends in Terrorism 2026

  • BSA/AML Update and Best Practices Gameshow/Trivia

  • 2026 Fraud and Cyber Fraud Update

  • Rescheduling of Marijuana Explained and What It Means for Your Institution?

  • AI and AML: A Match Made in Heaven?

For banks navigating an increasingly complex compliance environment, the value of the Summit extends beyond technical updates. It offers a forum for collaboration, practical problem-solving and direct dialogue among professionals working to address many of the same challenges. As the pace of change accelerates, those conversations have never been more important.

Register for the Summit, whether attending in person or via livestream, by July 17 here: https://icbcolo.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?eventid=2251&evreg1=1&t=&testmtype=&login=1