FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE HOTEL ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER?
The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
Telephone: (954) 602-6000
Fax: (954) 602-7000
www.diplomatresort.com
Directions
WHAT’S THE BEST METHOD OF TRANSPORT TO GET TO THE HOTEL?
Taxi fare from the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport to the Westin Diplomat is approximately $35.00 and about a 20-minute ride. Taxi fare from the Miami International Airport to the Westin Diplomat is approximately $60.00 and takes approximately 40 minutes. The rate should be negotiated prior to taking a taxi. The hotel recommends taxis as the most efficient way to get to the property. There are taxis stationed outside the resort 24 hours a day.
WHEN CAN I PICK UP MY CONFERENCE CREDENTIALS?
We recommend pre-registering on Sunday to avoid delays on Monday morning. Please remember to bring your confirmation letter or name badge to expedite the process.
Registration Location and Hours:
Main Conference Registration is in Great Hall 4/5 FoyerSunday, March 14
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Pre-Conference Workshop Check-In
Rooms 312/314 Foyer1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Main Conference Registration
Monday, March 15
7:30AM – 7:00 PMTuesday, March 16
7:30AM – 5:45 PMWednesday, March 17
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Post-Conference Workshop Check-In
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Rooms 312/314 Foyer
IF I HAVE SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS, WHOM SHOULD I CONTACT?
If you have special dietary requirements, please stop at the Registration Desk once you are on site. We will do our best to accommodate your dietary needs.
WHOM SHOULD I CONTACT IF I HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS AT THE HOTEL?
If you have special needs that may affect your participation, please contact our Service Team at +1.305.530.0500, customerservice@moneylaundering.com, or fax +1.305.530.9434. This is best if done prior to your arrival so that the hotel can accommodate any special needs you may have.
IS A SUIT APPROPRIATE ATTIRE FOR THE CONFERENCE?
Business casual attire is appropriate for all sessions and receptions. Hotel meeting room temperatures are difficult to regulate and tend to be on the cold side. It’s a good idea to bring a jacket or sweater.
HOW DO I GET A NEW NAME BADGE IF MINE IS LOST?
There is a $95 charge for each name badge replacement made onsite at the conference. No exceptions will be made.
HOW CAN I ACCESS CONFERENCE MATERIALS?
We encourage you to print or download to your laptop any presentations you would like to have with you during the conference. Printed handouts will not be provided onsite during the conference. Paid attendees will receive the link to the materials page online prior to the conference. If you have not received this link or have trouble accessing, please contact customerservice@moneylaundering.com.
HOW CAN I GET SPANISH TRANSLATION HEADSETS?
For attendees wishing to use headsets for simultaneous Spanish translation of conference sessions, please visit the headset desk next to the registration desk. A credit card or government issued ID must be left with conference staff as a security deposit while headsets are in use. There is no charge for use of headsets.
CAN I STILL REGISTER FOR A PRE- OR POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP?
Space is still available! For workshop information and to register, go here.
- Pre-Conference Workshop A - Adopting the Latest Best Practices to Protect Your Organization from Fraud
- Pre-Conference Workshop B - Understanding Changes in the MSB Regulatory Landscape to Ensure Compliance
- Post-Conference Workshop C - What Your Institution Must Know About OFAC Sanctions Management
- Post-Conference Workshop D - Mastering AML Audits to Meet the Needs of Your Institution and Satisfy Regulators
ARE THERE INDUSTRY WORKING GROUPS AT THE CONFERENCE THIS YEAR?
If you are an MSB or in the insurance or securities sectors, please plan to attend the Industry Working Groups for an informal peer-to-peer exchange on issues specific to your community:
| Monday, March 15 | |
| 2:55 PM – 4:10 PM | MSB Working Group |
| 4:40 PM – 5:55 | PM Securities Working Group |
| Tuesday, March 16 | |
| 4:25 PM – 5:40 PM | Insurance Working Group: Life Insuance AML Benchmarking |
HOW CAN I GET AN INVITATION TO THE AML KNOWLEDGE BREAKFASTS AND LUNCHES?
You will need to RSVP with the sponsoring company as seating is limited:
| Tuesday, March 16 | |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Atlantic 3 |
AML Knowledge Breakfast courtesy of PricewaterhouseCoopers RSVP to Jennifer Bieber at jennifer.bieber@us.pwc.com. |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Atlantic 2 |
AML Knowledge Breakfast courtesy of IBM RSVP to Lynn Skinner at skinnerl@us.ibm.com |
| 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM Atlantic 2 |
AML Knowledge Lunch courtesy of Alacra RSVP to Francine Falchook at fran.falchook@alacra.com or Robyn Leverton at robyn.leverton@thomsonreuters.com |
| Wednesday, March 17 | |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Regency Ballroom 2 | AML Knowledge Lunch sponsored by Fiserv RSVP to Melanie Cousins at melanie.cousins@fiserv.com. |
CAN I BRING A GUEST TO A COCKTAIL RECEPTION?
Yes. If you wish to invite a guest to a cocktail reception, the cost is $50. Please see the cashier at the registration desk to make your payment and pick up a name badge for your guest.
WILL I RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE?
Yes. The certificates are handed out at the registration desk on the last day of the conference. For your convenience, you may also contact our Service Team at customerservice@MoneyLaundering.com to have your certificate of attendance emailed to you.
CAN I EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS BY ATTENDING? WHEN DO I RECEIVE MY CERTIFICATE?
Participants can expect to receive between 14 and 18 CPE, CLE* or CRCM and 15 ACAMS credits for attending the conference. You may also earn additional credits for attending the pre- or post-conference workshops.
On the last day of the conference please stop by the information desk and we will provide you with a continuing education certificate or a continuing education request form for those states that have not been accredited at the time of the conference.
*CLE is subject to state bar requirement.