NICE Actimize announces agenda for ENGAGE 2026

NICE (NICE) Actimize announced its agenda for ENGAGE 2026. To be held on April 27-28 at New York’s Sheraton Times Square Hotel, NICE Actimize’s ENGAGE will bring together financial institutions, thought leaders and subject matter experts to discuss AI technology, best practices and case studies in the fight against financial crime. More than 200 companies and 700-plus industry executives from global and regional financial institutions will take part in the event’s in-depth sessions, view demo stations showcasing the latest in advanced AI technology and learn from a renowned lineup of subject matter experts in financial crime risk management. The opening day welcoming keynote address will be presented by Craig Costigan, NICE Actimize CEO, who will focus on the impact of Agentic AI on financial institutions and the new era of fraud and financial crime prevention. Following Costigan, Gary Gensler, former Chair of the SEC, takes the stage sharing invaluable perspectives on the evolving landscape of global finance, compliance and technology. Gensler co-hosts the ‘Power and Consequences’ podcast. Walter Pasquarelli, a global expert in AI strategy and synthetic reality, will deliver the keynote “AI, Organized Crime, and the Next Generation of Threats” to kick off the second day’s sessions. Pasquarelli has advised Fortune 100 executives and world leaders on the impact of generative technologies, shaping both business and government approaches to AI.