Annual Conference 2025

FINRA’s premier event—the Annual Conference creates an environment for member firms to learn from FINRA staff and connect with industry peers. This forum is designed to provide practical guidance and critical insights on trending regulatory and compliance topics which, in turn, aims to increase investor protection. Firms can expect to hear how to prepare and adapt to regulatory changes and refine and strengthen compliance practices, all while participating in various opportunities to build their network of industry professionals.

Over 30 sessions on trending topics including:

• Communications supervision 
• Self-directed investors 
• Vendor risk management 
• Cyber threat landscape 
• Capital formation 
• Remote supervision 
• Complex offerings 
• And much more

In-person attendees are invited to join complimentary, pre-event workshop sessions on Cybersecurity and Senior Investor Financial Exploitation.

FINRA IDEA—Innovation, Demonstration and Engagement Area

FINRA is committed to continuous improvement that draws on deep engagement with member firms. Step inside FINRA IDEA to engage with FINRA staff by getting answers to questions and sharing ideas and feedback on FINRA initiatives. Areas include:

Exhibitors

Conference exhibitors offer a range of products and solutions for broker-dealer firms. If you are interested in being an exhibitor at the Annual Conference, contact Jeff Arcuri via email. The 2025 Annual Conference exhibitors are:

Full Exhibitor List

Accommodations

The room block is sold out. Additional nearby hotel suggestions are available within the registration system.

Registration

Trying to decide on whether to attend in person or online?

In-person attendees can take advantage of onsite experiences, including:

• building relationships with industry experts and peers,
• connecting with FINRA staff members in attendance,
• exclusive receptions creating the perfect environment for informal conversation,
• tailored discussions focused on specific content and answering questions,
• conference exhibitors offering a range of compliance solutions, and
• resources, demonstrations and feedback opportunities.

In-Person Individual Attendee Rates

In-Person Group Rates* (Per Person)

Virtual Attendee Rates

*Available to firms registering 3 or more employees at the same time with the same credit card. Please follow instructions in registration system.

Details

In-person conference fees include attendance to all sessions and conference materials, scheduled breakfast, lunches and receptions.

Conference registration is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment is required at the time your registration is submitted. You will receive an email confirmation of your completed registration form and payment. Please make sure your registration has been confirmed prior to your arrival onsite at the conference.

In Person Attendees: Attendees must wear their badge during the event or provide identification to be admitted entry. Sharing of badges is not permissible; violators will be asked to vacate. Registration can only be transferrable upon request to and approval by FINRA prior to the event by contacting [email protected].

Travel Disclaimer: FINRA suggests that you do not purchase restricted or nonrefundable tickets for travel to the conference, especially prior to receipt of your registration confirmation. FINRA assumes no liability for penalties or fare increases should the conference sell out or in the unlikely event that changes to the conference dates and/or location become necessary.

Refunds: A full refund—less a $75 processing fee—will be granted to written requests received 14 days or more prior to the start date of the event. Refunds will not be granted after April 29, 2025.