You’re invited to CHECKED 2026
Check fraud isn’t going away. In fact, it’s evolving—fueled by AI, organized fraud networks, and increasingly sophisticated tactics that blur the line between real and fake. But checks are just one part of a much bigger challenge: how financial institutions verify what’s real in a world where everything can be manipulated.
CHECKED has always been at the center of the check fraud conversation. Now, we’re expanding that conversation.
At CHECKED 2026, fraud leaders, financial institutions, and technology innovators will come together in Nashville to tackle the next era of fraud—from check fraud to identity deception to AI-driven threats. This year, we’re focused on what it takes to keep transactions authentic, customers protected, and trust intact.
Expect deeper insights, sharper strategies, and real-world perspectives from those on the front lines of fraud prevention. Because in today’s environment, it’s not just about stopping fraud. It’s about proving what’s real.
Speaker spotlight
Matthew Griffin
Founder and Futurist, 311 Institute
Erin West
Founder, Operation Shamrock
Trace Fooshée
Strategic Advisor, Datos Insights
Holly Dapolito
Director of Deposit Operations, SouthState Bank
Jim Hitchcock
Vice President, Fraud Mitigation, American Bankers Association
Kristen Galloway
Senior Manager, Fraud Operations, PNC Bank
Michael Timoney
Vice President, Payments Improvement, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Meegan Ritthaler
Director, Deposit Operations Risk, Intrust Bank
Jen Lamont
Credit Union Fraud Strategy Consultant, Point Predictive
Scott Anchin
Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Policy, ICBA
Eva Velasquez
CEO, Identity Theft Resource Center
Gary Warner
Co-Founder, Intelligence for Good
Amy Winkler
SVP, Director of Financial Crimes, Old Second National Bank
Ruchira Ghosh
Cybersecurity & Digital Identity Executive
Kerry Cantley
VP Digital Banking Strategy, Mitek
Michael Diamond
GM & SVP, Digital Banking, Mitek
Pat Muirragui
VP, Sales Engineering & Professional Services, Mitek
Agenda overview
Monday, August 31 | |
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| 6:30pm | Networking event Rare Bird Rooftop |
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| 8:00am | Breakfast and registration |
| 8:45am | Welcome to CHECKED! |
| 9:00am | Keynote: Proving what’s real - when everything can be manipulated Matthew Griffin, Founder and Futurist, 311 Institute |
| 9:45am | Fireside chat: How synthetic identities enable today's fraud ecosystem Trace Fooshée, Strategic Advisor, Datos Insights Michael Diamond, GM & SVP, Digital Banking, Mitek |
| 10:15am | Break |
| 10:30am | The judgement gap: In an era of AI, what decisions should still belong to humans? Eva Velasquez, CEO, Identity Theft Resource Center; Jen Lamont, Credit Union Fraud Strategy Consultant, Point Predictive; Ruchira Ghosh, Cybersecurity & Digital Identity Executive |
| 11:15am | The hidden ecosystem fueling financial crime Gary Warner, Co-Founder, Intelligence for Good Erin West, Founder, Operation Shamrock |
| 12:00pm | Lunch and networking |
| 1:00pm | Panel discussion |
| 1:45pm | Customer perspectives: Lessons from the front line Kristen Galloway, Senior Manager, Fraud Operations, PNC Bank; Meegan Ritthaler, Director, Deposit Operations Risk, Intrust Bank; Amy Winkler, SVP, Director of Financial Crimes, Old Second National Bank; Pat Muirragui, VP, Sales Engineering &. Professional Services, Mitek |
| 2:00pm | Break |
| 2:15pm | Interactive session TBD |
| 3:00pm | Closing remarks |
About the location
Noelle Nashville, 200 Fourth Avenue N, Nashville, TN
Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Noelle is a boutique hotel and creative gathering place that captures the spirit of the city. Originally built in 1930 as one of Nashville’s first luxury properties, Noelle has been thoughtfully reimagined as a hub for art, culture, and community. Surrounded by the energy of Printers Alley and just steps from Broadway, it offers guests an authentic and inspiring Nashville experience.
All CHECKED 2026 activities take place here – including sessions, meals & networking.