2025 Financial Services Exchange
November 3-4, 2025 • Washington, DC & Virtual • Up to 13 CPEs
The IIA’s Financial Services Exchange is the premier internal audit and risk management conference tailored for professionals in banking, insurance, credit unions, consumer finance, and fintech.
This year’s program delivers specialized insights on:
- AI and practical applications of fintech
- Cybersecurity and data privacy safeguards
- Blockchain and emerging technologies
- Regulatory compliance and evolving standards across North America
Audit guidance you can bank on
Gain actionable knowledge, fresh perspectives, and valuable connections that empower you to navigate emerging risks, regulatory shifts, and industry innovation.
See who’s speaking at the Financial Services Exchange
Plus hear from leaders and innovators from Morgan Stanley, Capital One, Edward Jones, Desjardins, and more.
Financial Service Exchange program highlights
Workshops to attend prior to the Financial Service Exchange
Workshop 1:
Elevating Audit Influence Through Communication
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 2.4 CPE | Members $249
Strengthen your executive presence and learn practical tools to lead conversations, build trust, and position audit as a strategic partner.
Workshop 2:
Applying the Standards in Practice
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 2.4 CPE | Members $249
Explore real-world challenges and solutions for Standards implementation, with insights on updated guidance and financial services trends.
Who should attend?
This program is designed for audit, risk, and compliance professionals across the financial sector in the US and Canada:
- Internal auditors in banking, insurance, fintech, and credit unions
- CAEs, Directors, and Audit Managers
- Risk and compliance leaders
- Tech-focused auditors (cybersecurity, AI, fintech)
- Financial regulators and examiners
- Consultants and advisors in financial services

Financial Services Exchange registration
To ensure you receive your member discount, be sure to sign in to your IIA profile before adding registration to your cart.Financial Services Exchange hotel and conference center location
Be immersed in the iconic sights, unlimited shopping and alluring nightlife of the nation's capital.
Recognized as the #1 Hotel for Meetings in Washington, DC by Cvent, the Grand Hyatt Washington luxury hotel is located in downtown Washington, D.C., a few blocks from the Capital One Arena, National Mall, Smithsonian Museums and the Washington Monument.

Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 582-1234
About the Grand Hyatt Washington
- Direct connection to the city via the Metro Center station.
- Located 6 miles from Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
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Single/double occupancy: $339 plus tax per night, this rate includes the hotel destination fee.
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- Reserve your room
- Guests may also book through the hotel’s call center at 877-803-7534 by referencing our group code, G-IIA5.
- Room reservation cutoff date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
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- Credit card must be provided when making the reservation.
- A first night room and tax deposit is required to guarantee the reservation.
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- Guests may cancel up to 72 hours prior to 11:59 pm of their arrival day without penalty.
- If cancelling within 72 hours of the arrival day, one night fee will be charged to the credit card provided when making the reservation.
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- Check-in: 4:00 pm
- Check-out: 11:00 am
Hotel booking and cancelation policies
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2025 FSE will be held at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C.
The meeting space is under street level and can be accessed via an escalator or an elevator from the hotel lobby.
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Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, when the clocks will turn back by one hour, at which time Standard Time begins.
The conference will be held in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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Conference Registration is located at the Registration Desk on Level 3B.
Sunday, November 2, 2025: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, November 3, 2025: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m -
Located at Conference Registration at the Registration Desk on Level 3B.
Sunday, November 2, 2025: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, November 3, 2025: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. -
The dress code for the conference is business casual.
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The 2025 FSE App is downloadable to most mobile devices or a PC and gives you access to up-to-the-minute schedules, information about our sponsors and exhibitors, speaker presentations, and more:
- Log in to multiple devices with the same account information and same settings
- Save bookmarked sessions
- Save notes
- Exchange contact information
- Add information to “My Schedule”
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App Help Desk is located at Conference Registration at the Registration Desk on Level 3B.
Sunday, November 2, 2025: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, November 3, 2025: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. -
Download the conference app on your smart device. In your mobile device application store, search for:
The IIA Events:

You may also access the Attendee Hub by opening our app confirmation email on your computer.
Presentations can be found in the app’s schedule on The IIA’s conference event. Click on the "Handouts" icon.
NOTE: Not all presenters make their presentations available for attendees post conference.
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Wi-Fi in the meeting space is provided complimentary to FSE attendees. Directions for how to connect will be provided on site.
Hotel guests can receive complimentary Wi-Fi in their guest rooms.
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Attendees must scan their badge at the self-scanners located outside of each session room prior to entering and remain in the room during the entire session.
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Approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the conference, you will receive your CPE Certificate via email. Your CPE certificate will be emailed to the email address used to register for the conference.
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Session evaluations can be completed in the conference mobile app by selecting the schedule icon, choose the session you attended, and select survey. Each session will have a survey.
If you are not utilizing the mobile app and would still like to provide your feedback on the session, you can access all evaluations by visiting the Attendee hub on your computer.The overall conference evaluation will be sent to you via email on the last day of the conference. Your participation after the conference is greatly appreciated.
All evaluations for the conference will close on Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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Monday, November 3, 2025
Stay Fit Buffet
SOUP/SALAD
- Lovage Soup (V, GF) with Creme Fraiche (VG)
- Roasted Carrots and Brussel Sprouts with Baby Kale, Feta, Pistachio and Apple Cider Vinaigrette (VG, GF)
- Tricolor Quinoa Salad with Root Vegetables, Baby Arugula, Chives and Red Wine Oregano Vinaigrette (V,GF)
- Assorted Rolls with Butter (VG)
ENTREES
- Honey Roasted Salmon with Collard Greens and Lemon Vinaigrette (GF, DF)
- Herb Roasted Organic Chicken with Pea a La Francaise and Au Jus (GF)
- Campanelle Pasta with Roasted Garlic, Grape Tomatoes, Kale and Parmesan Cheese (VG)
- Lemon Roasted Broccoli with Pepper Flakes, Fresh Thyme and Garlic (V, GF)
DESSERTS
- Apple Strudel (VG)
- Vanilla Pana Cotta with Figs (V, GF)
- Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (VG, GF)
Regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot teas and iced water
Legend: Vegetarian = VG / Vegan = V / Gluten Free = GF / N = Contains Nuts
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
In the Countryside Buffet
SOUP/SALAD
- Potato and Watercress Soup (V, GF) with Sourdough Croutons and Chive Creme Fraiche (VG)
- Baby Kale and Radicchio Greens with French Beans, Watercress, Radish and Apple Cider Vinaigrette (V, GF)
- Honey Roasted Baby Carrots with Arugula, Toasted Almonds, Goat Cheese and Herb-Lemon Vinaigrette (VG, GF)
- Assorted Rolls with Butter (VG)
ENTREES
- Herb Marinated Flank Steak with Roasted Shallot and Merlot Demi (GF)
- Organic Chicken Breast with Garlic and Herb Mushrooms and Natural Jus (GF) and Parmesan Cheese (VG)
- Lemon Roasted Broccoli with Pepper Flakes, Fresh Thyme and Garlic (V, GF)
DESSERTS
- Red Fruits Tart (V)
- Caramel Cheesecake (GF)
- Spiced Pear and Almond Crumble Squares (N)
Regular and decaffeinated coffee, hot teas and iced water
Legend: Vegetarian = VG / Vegan = V / Gluten Free = GF / N = Contains Nuts
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The Welcome Reception will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall, which is located in Independence I on Level 5B.
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Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
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- $15 daily food and beverage credit (excluding alcohol, tax, service charge and gratuity) for Cure Bar & Bistro
- Premium high-speed Wi-Fi
- Two bottles of water daily
- Preloaded Metro card ($3 credit; once per stay). Access to Metro Center Station via lobby
- Discounted luxury town car transportation to Union Station, DCA, IAD, BWI. (See Concierge for details)
- 10% off Old Town Trolley Tours
- Discount on a two-hour (round-trip) private sedan city tour of monuments and memorials. (See Concierge for details)
- 15% off guided bike tour with Unlimited Biking
- Healthy snacks in Lobby and Fitness Center
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The Grand Hyatt Washington offers valet parking.
0–2 hours: $34.00 (tax/fees included)
2-8 hours: $44.00 (tax/fees included)
8 - 24 hours: $63.00 (tax/fees included)
Overnight: $75.00 (Up to $75 + Tax)Self-parking is available at the 10th Street garage attached to Grand Hyatt Washington, which is located on 10th Street between H and G Streets. Please note that self-parking at the 10th Street garage cannot be charged to your room. Additionally, there are no in-and-out privileges in the self-parking garage.
0-1 hour: $12.00
2-4 hours: $19.00
4-10 hours: $20.00
10-24 hours: $45.00Self-Parking (11th Street City Center Garage)
Additional parking is available at 11th Street City Center Garage, which is located on 11th Street between H Street and Palmer Alley. Pricing is subject to change, per garage ownership.
0-1 hour: $10.00
2-4 hours: $14.00
Maximum All-Day: $19.00
Overnight: $22.00
Evenings: $10.00 (weekdays, enter after 6 p.m. and exit before 2 a.m.)
Weekends: $10.00 (daily flat rate; must exit before 2 a.m.)
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The Grand Hyatt Washington is 100% non-smoking.
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For assistance with baggage check-in, check-out, and storage, please call the Bell Desk from a house phone. The Bell Desk is located next to the Front Desk on the Lobby Level.
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There is a FedEx Office Print & Ship Center located on Level 1B at the Grand Hyatt.
Phone: (202) 393-6880
Email: usa5691@fedex.comMonday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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The hotel is wheelchair friendly. There are several elevators throughout the hotel and meeting space, and all areas of the hotel are accessible. For more information, call the hotel general manager.
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The closest airport to the Grand Hyatt Washington is Reagan National Airport (DCA). It is approximately 5 miles from the hotel, Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 27 miles away and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is 32 miles from the hotel.
https://www.hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US/wasgh-grand-hyatt-washington/parking-and-transportation
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- The hotel does not offer transportation services but can help arrange car rental service and sightseeing tours.
- Taxis are available outside baggage claim.
- Uber and Lyft are also both available from DCA.
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There are two options:
- Board YELLOW LINE towards MOUNT VERNON SQUARE and Arrive at GALLERY PLACE CHINATOWN METRO STATION. Exit Station at ENTRANCE B- 9th Street & G St Walk - 9 min - 0.3 miles
- Board BLUE LINE towards LARGO and Arrive at METRO CENTER METRO STATION. Exit Station at Entrance A- 12th St & G St- Walk 5 minutes- 0.2 miles
For Detailed Trip Planning visit https://www.wmata.com/
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The Grand Hyatt Washington does not have a spa onsite.
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Grand Hyatt Washington has a 24-hour Fitness Center equipped with Life Fitness® cardiovascular machines with Hammer Strength circuit training equipment as well as free weights. The Fitness Center has complimentary access for registered hotel guests.
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Dining on H Street at Grand Hyatt Washington celebrates healthful, flavorful abundance. The chefs at our onsite downtown Washington, D.C., restaurants take pleasure in creating elegant French and Japanese inspired cuisine using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. All our menus at Cure Bar & Bistro, CABINET and Starbucks Reserve® include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free selections.
https://www.hyatt.com/grand-hyatt/en-US/wasgh-grand-hyatt-washington/dining
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Location Details:
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Tel: +1 202 582 1234
Fax: +1 202 637 4781Emergencies:
If you have an emergency during your stay, please dial 911
In-house Emergencies:
Dial 55 or 0 from a house phone, or you can call the Emergency Center at 202-637-4751
Hotel Security:
For non-emergencies call 202-637-4916
Closest Hospital:
George Washington University Hospital
900 23rd St., NW, Washington, DC 20047,
202-715-4000Closest non-Emergency Walk-in Clinic:
Minute Clinic at CVS
675 K StreetNW
Washington, DC 20001
866-389-2727GW Primary Care – McPherson Square
1101 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
833-694-9362Closest Pharmacy:
CVS Pharmacy
1101 New York Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-962-0038Walgreens Pharmacy
1155 F Street, NW, Suite 975
Washington, DC 20004
202-969-8814


















