The Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum has opened registration for its sixth edition, scheduled for November 2–3, 2026, at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. Recognized as one of the Caribbean’s leading gatherings for international banking and insurance, the event brings together senior executives, regulators, institutional investors, insurers, international banks, compliance leaders, legal experts, and government officials from Puerto Rico, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The forum's continued growth underscores its importance as a platform for industry dialogue, collaboration, and business development in the region.
The 2026 edition will expand its international reach with speakers and high-level discussions centered on evolving challenges and opportunities shaping the future of financial services. Key topics include artificial intelligence in insurance and financial crime compliance, fintech and Banking-as-a-Service, correspondent banking, captive insurance, AML and sanctions, digital assets, regulatory and law enforcement priorities, and investment strategies. These sessions aim to provide actionable insights for stakeholders navigating a rapidly changing landscape.
Featured speakers include Mónica Rodríguez, Commissioner of Financial Institutions; Suzette del Valle, Commissioner of Insurance of Puerto Rico; and industry leaders such as Angelo Colombo of AIG, David White of Morgan White Group, Jeff Radke of Accelerant, Zahira Rodríguez Gonzalvo of Popular, Scott Kosnoff of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Osho Jha of Arbol Inc., Christina Kindstedt of Advantage Insurance Management, Oscar Angarita of Kredit Plus, Rubén Gely of IICG, Antonio Ramírez of McConnell Valdés, Alberto Pagan of Certus Income, and Gregory Cobb of SAGE.
The program also includes experts from banking, fintech, regulatory, and compliance sectors, such as Stephanie L. Connor of Holland and Knight, Christian Ford of DLA Piper, Zachary Kessler of the U.S. Department of Treasury, Rebecca “Becky” Schauer of Blue Ridge Bank, Jason Chorlins of Kaufman Rossin, Fabio Garcia of Payblr, Eduardo Solorzano of Amerant Bank, Tony Borrayo of One Forty, Kyle Clark of Anchorage Bank, Jimmy Grace (former Compliance Officer of TD Bank), Francisco Tony Navarro of RED Ventures, Eric Bloom of Banco San Juan Internacional, Jarryd E. Anderson of Ropes & Gray LLP, and Carl Fornaris of Winston & Strawn. The agenda will also address digital assets, financial crime, and enforcement with speakers like James Lee of Chainalysis, Roderick Schwarz of CSMB, Dustin Palmer of Anchorage Digital Bank, Dennis Lormel of DML Associates, and Sonia Torres of DLA Piper.
Keynote speaker Ignacio Gomez, an award-winning investigative journalist known for exposing corruption and financial crime across borders, will deliver a featured address. His insights are expected to highlight the critical role of transparency and accountability in financial services.
“More than a conference, the Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum has established itself as a high-level networking destination where decision-makers and influential leaders connect, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities for collaboration and growth,” said Hugo Cordova, President of the Puerto Rico International Insurers Association (PRIIA). Eduardo Colón, President of the Puerto Rico International Banks Association (PRIBA), added, “The Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum continues to strengthen Puerto Rico’s position as a hub for international banks and insurers, while creating a platform for dialogue around innovation, regulation, and the future of the financial industry.”
The 2026 edition will provide sponsors and participating organizations with direct access to a highly specialized and influential audience, offering valuable opportunities for brand visibility, strategic engagement, and relationship-building within the financial services sector. Organizers encourage financial institutions, insurance companies, law firms, accounting firms, technology providers, and related organizations to secure participation early, as additional speakers, featured sessions, and announcements will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
For more information and registration, visit www.financialservicesforumpr.com.
