The ACFE Annual Fraud Professionals' Conference is our flagship event, returning for a 28th year to provide our members with a unique opportunity to meet as a community, network with each other and to learn from our distinguished speakers. We hope you join us for this upcoming hybrid event.

AGENDA

Session 1 - Fraud Trends in Eastern Ontario

Speaker: John Armit Acting Detective Sergeant | Integrated Fraud Awareness and Response Initiative (IFARI) | Ontario Provincial Police

Session Synopsis: In this presentation, Mr Armit will provide the audience with an understanding of current fraud trends, statistics and the use of advanced technologies affecting Canadians.

Session 2 - Addressing Misconduct and Wrongdoing at Global Affairs Canada

Speaker: Natalie Lalonde, Chief Audit Executive and Daniel Petitpas, Director – Special Investigations and Internal Disclosure Division

Session Synopsis: This session examines how the department prevents, reports, and responds to misconduct, including harassment, discrimination, and abuse of authority. Over the past three years, GAC has led the way in publishing reports to improve confidence in accountability systems and make the reporting and resolution of misconduct more transparent—the first federal department to do so. Natalie and Daniel will highlight how these reports have enhanced visibility into departmental processes, the evolution of accountability practices, and key lessons for fostering integrity in public service.

Session 3 - Global Affairs Canada’s Approach to Managing Fraud Allegations and Aid

Irregularities

Speaker: Alla Mozol Laporte, Director Fiduciary Risk, Compliance and Fraud

Session Synopsis: Stay tuned for more information on this session!

Session 4 - From Emails to Invoices: Turning Hidden Unstructured Data into Evidence

Speaker: Matt Maslow, Director eDiscovery Innovation Leader Director Forensics, Deloitte LLP and Kanyinsola Obasa Manager, eDiscovery and Computer Forensics, Deloitte LLP

Session Synopsis: This session explores how defensible Generative AI is changing how investigators surface truth from unstructured and previously inaccessible data. Using real‑world investigative workflows, we’ll show how GenAI can transform emails, invoices, and images into usable investigative outputs—including structured facts, timelines, issue‑based narratives, and evidence‑backed answers. The session introduces a new investigative toolkit that allows investigators to question, structure, and synthesize evidence in ways that were previously out of reach.

Session 5- Cash, Crypto and Cells: Effective Recovery Through Investigations and Civil Remedies

Speaker: Keith Elliott, CEO Reed Research Investigations

Session Synopsis:

Every day, corporations and individuals are victims of fraud.  Too often than not, victims turn the authorities but are turned away, as they feel it is a civil matter or the authorities are so taxed it is beyond their resources or the unstated “threshold”.  Private sector investigators and lawyers mush fill the gap if these actors are to be identified, located and recovery can be made.  There are many public resources available to the victims of the fraud that are being utilized ever day with success. Proper early intervention, preservation of data, engagement from seasoned investigators, and competent, knowledgeable legal counsel can have a positive impact, ensure the preservation of data and lead to recovery. This session will explore the current process of properly identifying the fraud and engaging both private sector investigators and legal counsel early on.  What evidence needs to be preserved and how.  Utilizing Norwich orders to track and trace where funds when or identify who the culprits are.  Knowing the acceptable amount of surveillance undertaken, and what happens if you don’t.  Providing affidavits to fulfill the requirements of and Anton Pillar Order (APO) & Maravia injunction.

Session 6 - The Evolution of Open-Source Intelligence in Investigations

Speaker: Chris Pierre Managing Director, KeyNorth Professional Services Group Inc.

Session Synopsis: From keywords to prompts, this talk will be an update for fraud examiners on the evolution of open-source intelligence and  how it affects fraud examination.

Location: This is a hybrid event. In-person location - Ottawa U Campus, INNOVA (6th Floor, 100 Louis-Pasteur Private)