The Global Export Controls Conference is an annual event organized by the American Conference Institute (ACI), focusing on advanced export compliance and high-stakes decision-making. The conference brings together leading regulators and industry experts to explore developments shaping export controls and practical steps organizations must take to stay compliant.
Key topics covered include licensing trends and enforcement priorities, controls on emerging technologies and data transfers, detecting and preventing diversion risks, preparing for heightened executive accountability, and strengthening global export compliance programs. The agenda features sessions such as "The Current Suspension and Future of the Affiliates Rule," "Advancing Defense Industrial Cooperation," and "ITAR Developments: What's on the Horizon for 2026 and Beyond."
The conference offers networking opportunities, including luncheons and cocktail receptions, allowing attendees to connect with peers and industry leaders. Notable speakers have included Patricia M. Byrne, Vice President & Chief Counsel, International Trade Compliance at BAE Systems, Inc., and Michael Vaccaro, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade Controls at the U.S. Department of State.
This event is ideal for senior trade compliance and legal professionals navigating today's complex regulatory landscape. Attendees gain practical insights, expand their professional network, and leave with strategies to embed export compliance across their organizations.
Speakers(45)
Anthony Rapa
Partner, International Trade at Blank Rome
Anthony Rapa is a Partner specializing in International Trade at Blank Rome.
Arthur Browne
Senior Manager, International & Export Control Governance at BAE Systems (UK)
Arthur Browne is the Senior Manager for International & Export Control Governance at BAE Systems in the UK.
Arthur Shulman
Senior Director, International Trade Compliance at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Arthur Shulman is the Senior Director of International Trade Compliance at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
Bart M. McMillan
Partner at Baker McKenzie
Bart M. McMillan is a Partner at Baker McKenzie.
Beth Peters
Partner at Hogan Lovells LLP
Beth Peters is a Partner at Hogan Lovells LLP.
Bob Vander Lugt
Partner at LRV Law PLLC
Bob Vander Lugt is a Partner at LRV Law PLLC.
Brian J. Egan
Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Brian J. Egan is a Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
Christopher B. Stagg
Partner at Holland & Knight
Christopher B. Stagg is a Partner at Holland & Knight.
Daniel B. Pickard
Shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Daniel B. Pickard is a Shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC.
David A. Ring
Partner at Wiggin and Dana LLP
David A. Ring is a Partner at Wiggin and Dana LLP.
David Lynch
Senior Vice President, Analytical Solutions at Sayari
David Lynch serves as the Senior Vice President of Analytical Solutions at Sayari.
Derek Hawn
Senior Manager, Global Export Compliance at Nissan North America
Derek Hawn is the Senior Manager of Global Export Compliance at Nissan North America.
Diana Iskelov
Director and Senior Counsel at BNP Paribas
Diana Iskelov serves as Director and Senior Counsel at BNP Paribas.
Diana Urelius
Senior Manager, Trade Compliance at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc.
Diana Urelius is the Senior Manager of Trade Compliance at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc.
Elizabeth Murray Marquez
Global Compliance Director at Keysight Technologies
Elizabeth Murray Marquez is the Global Compliance Director at Keysight Technologies.
Erika Faulkenberry
Global Head, Trade Compliance at Biogen
Erika Faulkenberry is the Global Head of Trade Compliance at Biogen.
Eun Young Choi
Deputy Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division at U.S. Department of Justice
Eun Young Choi is the Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the National Security Division at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Eva Hampl
Senior Director, Global Government Affairs at Dell Technologies
Eva Hampl is the Senior Director of Global Government Affairs at Dell Technologies.
Giovanna M. Cinelli
Partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
Giovanna M. Cinelli is a Partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP.
Gregory C. Allen
Director, Wadwhani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Gregory C. Allen is the Director of the Wadwhani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Ibie Falcusan
Assistant General Counsel, Head of Global Trade and Ethics at Weatherford
Ibie Falcusan serves as the Assistant General Counsel and Head of Global Trade and Ethics at Weatherford.
Jana del-Cerro
Partner at Crowell & Moring
Jana del-Cerro is a Partner at Crowell & Moring.
Jennifer Maki
Senior Director, Trade & Legal Compliance at Applied Materials
Jennifer Maki is the Senior Director of Trade & Legal Compliance at Applied Materials.
John Sonderman
Director, Office of Export Enforcement at Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
John Sonderman is the Director of the Office of Export Enforcement at the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce.
Julia Sorrentino
Senior Counsel & Director, Corporate Global Trade at Raytheon Technologies
Julia Sorrentino serves as Senior Counsel and Director of Corporate Global Trade at Raytheon Technologies.
Kathleen Palma
Vice President, Global Trade at Applied Materials
Kathleen Palma serves as the Vice President of Global Trade at Applied Materials.
Kathy Canaan
Global Director, Trade Compliance at Flour Corporation
Kathy Canaan is the Global Director of Trade Compliance at Flour Corporation.
Kay C. Georgi
Partner, International Trade & Investment at ArentFox Schiff LLP
Kay C. Georgi is a Partner specializing in International Trade & Investment at ArentFox Schiff LLP.
Lori Romero
Senior Counsel, Trade Controls at L3Harris Technologies
Lori Romero serves as Senior Counsel for Trade Controls at L3Harris Technologies.
Lynn Van Buren
Global Compliance Counsel at Spire Global, Inc.
Lynn Van Buren serves as the Global Compliance Counsel at Spire Global, Inc.
Marwa Hassoun
Assistant General Counsel, Trade Services at TE Connectivity
Marwa Hassoun serves as the Assistant General Counsel for Trade Services at TE Connectivity.
Matthew Borman
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration at Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
Matthew Borman serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security.
Matthew Fogarty
Senior Counsel, Trade & Human Rights at General Motors
Matthew Fogarty serves as Senior Counsel for Trade & Human Rights at General Motors.
Michael Mellen
Director, International Trade Compliance at Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company
Michael Mellen serves as the Director of International Trade Compliance at Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company.
Michael Vaccaro
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade Controls at Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Michael Vaccaro serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade Controls in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.
Michelle Schulz
Partner at Schulz Trade Law, PLLC
Michelle Schulz is a Partner at Schulz Trade Law, PLLC.
Neena Shenai
Senior Legal Director & Chief Counsel for Global Trade at Medtronic
Neena Shenai serves as the Senior Legal Director and Chief Counsel for Global Trade at Medtronic.
Richard Tornberg
Group Legal Counsel Trade Compliance at Ericsson AB
Richard Tornberg serves as the Group Legal Counsel for Trade Compliance at Ericsson AB.
Sarah York
Senior Counsel, International Trade Compliance at GE Aerospace
Sarah York is the Senior Counsel for International Trade Compliance at GE Aerospace.
Shama Patari
Executive Director, Legal, Government Relations and Global Trade Regulation at Lenovo
Shama Patari is the Executive Director of Legal, Government Relations, and Global Trade Regulation at Lenovo.
Stephan Becker
Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Stephan Becker is a Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.
Steve Johnsen
Vice President, International Trade Compliance at Bayer
Steve Johnsen is the Vice President of International Trade Compliance at Bayer.
Sven De Knop
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP (EU)
Sven De Knop is a Partner at Sidley Austin LLP in the EU.
Waqas Shahid
Vice President, Forensic Services at Charles River Associates (CRA)
Waqas Shahid is the Vice President of Forensic Services at Charles River Associates (CRA).
Xu Bing
Chief Counsel Global Trade Controls at Rolls Royce
Xu Bing serves as the Chief Counsel for Global Trade Controls at Rolls Royce.
Event Details
- Date
- April 1-2, 2027
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Arlington, United States
- Hilton Arlington
- Pricing
- $2,095.00 - $2,395.00
- Audience
- Senior trade compliance and legal professionals
- CLE Credits
- Earn CLE credits
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