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. The event, recognized as a premier Caribbean gathering for international banking and insurance, brings together senior executives, regulators, institutional investors, insurers, and legal experts from Puerto Rico, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
This year's program expands its international reach with discussions on artificial intelligence in insurance and financial crime compliance, fintech and Banking-as-a-Service, correspondent banking, captive insurance, AML and sanctions, digital assets, regulatory priorities, and investment strategies. Featured speakers include Mónica Rodríguez, Commissioner of Financial Institutions; Suzette del Valle, Commissioner of Insurance of Puerto Rico; 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 agenda also includes leaders from banking, fintech, and regulatory 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.
Emerging issues in digital assets and financial crime will be addressed by speakers including 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. The forum will feature keynote speaker Ignacio Gomez, an award-winning investigative journalist known for exposing corruption and financial misconduct across borders.
Hugo Cordova, President of the Puerto Rico International Insurers Association (PRIIA), called the event “more than a conference,” emphasizing its role as a networking destination for decision-makers. Eduardo Colón, President of the Puerto Rico International Banks Association (PRIBA), noted that the forum strengthens Puerto Rico’s position as a hub for international banks and insurers while fostering dialogue on innovation and regulation.
Sponsors and participating organizations will have access to a highly specialized audience, providing opportunities for brand visibility and strategic engagement. Organizers encourage early participation as additional speakers and sessions will be announced in the coming weeks. Registration and more information are available at www.financialservicesforumpr.com.
