Industry leaders, regulators, and compliance professionals come together to explore the future of compliance, responsible banking, and emerging technologies
Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance today announced that Renée Cummings, globally recognized AI governance expert and Professor of Practice at the University of Virginia School of Data Science, and Brian Kreiswirth, Managing Director and Associate General Counsel at JPMorgan Chase & Co., will keynote the 30th Annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium. The milestone event takes place November 15-18, 2026, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.
Celebrating three decades of financial and lending insights
The CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium is the premier forum for financial institution and compliance executives, regulators, attorneys, consultants, and community development leaders focused on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), fair lending, compliance risk management, data governance, and regulatory change.
"This year's Colloquium represents an important milestone as we celebrate 30 years of bringing together the brightest minds in compliance, fair lending, and community reinvestment," said Simon Moir, Vice President, Banking Compliance Solutions, Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance. "We're honored to welcome Professor Renée Cummings and Brian Kreiswirth to this landmark event. Professor Cummings brings a globally recognized perspective on AI governance and innovation, while Brian Kreiswirth will share valuable insights from the front lines of responsible banking and regulatory compliance. Together, these sessions reflect the forward-looking conversations that have defined the Colloquium for the past three decades."
Visionaries shaping the future of finance
Professor Renée Cummings is widely recognized as one of the world's leading voices on artificial intelligence governance, trust, accountability, and innovation. As a Professor of Practice at the University of Virginia School of Data Science, she advises governments, boards, executives, and institutions on navigating the opportunities and risks presented by emerging technologies. Her keynote will examine the growing role of AI in business and society, along with practical approaches to responsible innovation, governance, and organizational trust.
Brian Kreiswirth leads the Responsible Banking, Data, and Regulatory Legal Group supporting the consumer business at JPMorgan Chase & Co. His expertise and responsibility span fair lending, community reinvestment, regulatory compliance, consumer data, analytics and modeling, and AI. During the 2026 CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium, Kreiswirth will be joined by Kristen Comstock, Executive Director and Head of Community Reinvestment Strategy and Operations at JPMorgan Chase & Co., for an exclusive fireside chat exploring the intersection of responsible banking, regulatory strategy, data-driven decision making, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in financial services. Together, they will share practical insights on navigating today's regulatory environment, leveraging data and AI responsibly, and addressing the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of compliance, community reinvestment, and banking innovation.
The 30th Annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium will feature expert-led sessions, workshops, case studies, and networking opportunities addressing the most pressing issues facing financial institutions, including CRA modernization, fair lending analytics, data governance, artificial intelligence, community development, examination readiness, and compliance strategy.
Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance provides a wide range of technology-enabled lending, regulatory and investment compliance solutions, corporate services, legal entity compliance solutions, consulting services, and expert compliance resources. These solutions help financial institutions manage regulatory requirements, reduce risk, improve efficiency, and achieve better business outcomes.
Registration for the is now open – to learn how to attend and more about the event, visit: www.cracolloquium.com.