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Day 1 — Main Conference
November 12, 2026
Registration and Networking Breakfast
Keynote Address
Confronting the New Russia Risk Landscape: Navigating Sanction Regime Divergence, Market Exit and Re-Entry Considerations, Supply Chain Disruption and Real-World Compliance Scenarios
Sabina Funke GaviláSenior Legal Counsel, Sanctions Compliance Officer, Group Legal Services – ComplianceHannover Re (Deutschland)
Alexander PotapovSenior Sanctions, Strategic Design Expert Rabobank (The Netherlands)
Armin StremitzerHead of Sanctions Standards, & Quality Assurance Raiffeisen Bank International (Austria)
With shifting geopolitical developments, evolving sanctions packages, and increasing divergence between the U.S., EU, and UK, companies are facing unprecedented uncertainty in managing Russia exposure. This session will move beyond theory to unpack how organizations are practically navigating transactions, exits, and potential re-entry into Russia.
Points of discussion include:
- Assessing evolving sanctions landscapes and anticipating geopolitical-driven policy shifts
- Navigating divergent U.S., EU, and UK regimes and managing conflicting obligations
- Conducting risk-based diligence on Russia-related transactions and counterparties
- Managing exit strategies, wind-downs, and potential re-entry scenarios
- Responding to supply chain disruption, including rerouting, third-country exposure, and loss of key suppliers
- Identifying hidden risks in multi-tier supply chains and intermediary structures
- Navigating licensing in practice, including general vs specific licenses and regulatory expectations
Networking Break
Anna Deibel-JungDeputy Director, Office of Trade Sanctions ImplementationDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (UK)
Daniel DrakeDeputy Director, Sanctions DirectorateOffice of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI)
HM Treasury (UK)
Michael CaseyPartnerWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (UK)
Venezuela and the Return-to-Market Dilemma: Balancing Commercial Opportunity Against Persistent Sanctions Risk
Maria Chiara MonteganoHead of Economic Sanctions, Export Control and US Foreign Investments ComplianceEni (Italy)WSN Member
Michael ZolandzManaging PartnerDentons (USA)
As U.S. sanctions relief signals new opportunities in Venezuela, companies must balance commercial pressure with compliance, enforcement, and reputational risk in a highly unstable and evolving environment. Recent general licenses and easing measures are reopening sectors like oil, gas, and minerals, but require careful navigation of licensing frameworks and cross-border obligations.
Points of discussion include:
- Evaluating evolving U.S. sanctions relief and licensing frameworks
- Assessing commercial opportunities across oil, gas, and supporting sector
- Navigating corruption, anti-bribery, and enforcement risks despite sanctions easing
- Managing cross-border regulatory conflicts including EU and UK blocking regimes
- Conducting risk-based due diligence in high-risk, unstable environments
Networking Luncheon for Attendees and Speakers
Managing Expanding Secondary Sanctions Risk: Navigating Extraterritorial Exposure, Civil Liability and Global Enforcement Reach
Hana Cheikh Ali MediavillaLegal Compliance Manager, Sanctions, Integrity & Antitrust Repsol (Spain)
Alice KempHead of Anti-Bribery, Financial Crime and SanctionsHaleon
Natalie QuestHead of Sanctions & AMLMarsh McLennan (UK)
Oliver BodmerSenior Product ManagerSix Financial Information
Rachel AlpertPartnerJenner & Block LLP (USA)
As enforcement evolves, secondary sanctions and extraterritorial measures are creating significant exposure for companies operating across jurisdictions. Organizations must assess how indirect dealings, third-party relationships, and cross-border activity can trigger liability even without direct engagement.
Points of discussion include:
- Assessing exposure to secondary sanctions across global operations and counterparties
- Navigating extraterritorial application of U.S. sanctions and enforcement risk
- Managing third-party and supply chain exposure linked to sanctioned actors
- Understanding civil liability risks including anti-terrorism frameworks
- Aligning global compliance strategies to mitigate indirect sanctions exposure
Networking Break
Designated vs. Non-Designated Persons: Ownership, Control, Hidden Exposure, and Making Defensible Decisions on Sanctions Risk
Mariusz NowaczekDeputy Sanctions, Compliance Officer DZ BANK AG (Deutschland)
Rakesh PatelHead of Sanctions Oversight & Export ControlsHSBC Group Management Services (UK)
Fatimah SajjadiDirector Legal Sanctions and AMLSTADA Arzneimittel AG
Faye TsiotouHead of Financial Crime Compliance (EMEA) BlackRock (UK)
Konstantin (Kosta) BureikoCounselDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
Determining whether an entity is owned or controlled by a sanctioned party remains one of the most complex and high-risk areas of sanctions compliance. This session will focus on how to make, document, and defend real-world decisions when dealing with incomplete data, complex ownership structures, and regulatory uncertainty.
Points of discussion include:
- Applying ownership and control tests across U.S., EU, and UK frameworks (and key differences)
- Conducting UBO analysis in complex, multi-layered structures
- Identifying red flags and indirect exposure through non-designated parties
- Determining “have we done enough?” – setting defensible investigation thresholds
- Best practices for documenting diligence, decisions, and risk acceptance
- Managing situations with incomplete, inconsistent, or poor-quality data
- Preparing for regulatory scrutiny and enforcement review of your decision-making process
When Enforcement Meets Litigation: Key Trends, Challenges and Emerging Developments in Sanctions-Related Disputes
Maya Lester (KC)BarristerBrick Court Chambers (UK)
Patrick RappoSenior Managing CounselBNY (UK)
This session explores the intersection of sanctions enforcement and litigation, highlighting recent cases, evolving legal frameworks, and practical strategies for navigating disputes.
Experts will discuss key trends, cross-border challenges, and approaches to defend and manage risk in a complex regulatory environment.
Conference Adjourns to Cocktail Reception
Day 2 — Main Conference
November 13, 2026
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Where Export Controls and Sanctions Collide: Navigating Converging Regimes Amid Escalating Enforcement, Technology Restrictions and National Security Pressures
Nicholas BentleyHead Legal Trade SanctionsNovartis (Switzerland)
Annamária DajkaHead of Sanctions Compliance Unit OTP Bank Plc. (Hungary)
Orisia GammellChief Trade & Compliance Counsel Lumentum (USA)
Andrea LattimoreGroup Global Director Compliance & Business IntegrityVodafone (UK)
Nancy A. FischerPartnerPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Export controls and sanctions are increasingly converging, particularly across technology, services, and national security-driven sectors, creating a complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. As governments expand controls and enforcement intensifies, companies must proactively understand how these regimes interact, where risks overlap, and how to operationalize compliance across competing obligations. Points of discussion include:
- Assessing the interplay between export controls and sanctions compliance across jurisdictions
- Navigating enforcement challenges in services-based exports and intangible transfers
- Understanding emerging controls in semiconductor, AI, and critical technology sector
- Preparing for regulatory developments such as the BIS affiliates rule and evolving U.S. policy
- Managing overlapping obligations across trade controls, sanctions, and investment screening frameworks
Responding When Things Go Wrong: Managing Sanctions Breaches, Internal Investigations and Engagement with Enforcement Authorities
Darya ChubSenior Trade Compliance Counsel – Sanctions & Financial Crimes British American Tobacco (UK)
Valérie JosienM&A Director, Compliance, Export Control & Sanctions, Ethics and ComplianceSE (France)
Snorre WellingGlobal Trade Sanctions Director Carlsberg (Denmark)
Robert DallingPartnerJenner & Block LLP (UK)
When a potential sanctions breach arises, companies must act quickly to assess exposure, contain risk, and engage with regulators. This session will focus on real-world response strategies, remediation steps, and how organizations can navigate high-stakes enforcement scenarios.
Points of discussion include:
- Assessing potential breaches and determining scope of exposure in real time
- Conducting internal investigations and preserving evidence effectively
- Engaging with regulators and managing disclosure obligations
- Implementing remediation strategies to mitigate further risk
- Strengthening controls to prevent recurrence and future enforcement exposure
Morning Networking Break
Iran in the Global Spotlight: Navigating Sanctions Volatility, Energy Market Dynamics, and the Road Ahead
Lukas HellmanSenior Legal and Data Protection OfficerALANDIA
Sophie KharazishviliHead of Sanctions Control DivisionTBC Bank
Gaelle MaquignonSanctions Manager - ComplianceMiller Insurance Services LLP
Ongoing geopolitical tensions and energy market dynamics continue to shape Iran sanctions policy, creating uncertainty for global businesses. Companies must monitor developments closely while managing operational and compliance exposure. Points of discussion include:
- Assessing the impact of geopolitical developments on Iran sanctions policy
- Evaluating oil market pressures and their influence on sanctions relief decisions
- Managing operational risk and exposure in evolving sanctions environments
- Understanding the implications of potential EU and U.S. snapback measures
- Monitoring cross-border impacts linked to Russia and broader geopolitical shifts
Networking Luncheon
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SANCTIONS
Managing AI-Driven Risks Across Sanctions, Export Controls, and National Security
Rudy HaddadGlobal HeadSanctions and Export Controls (Deutschland)
Sydney RickelmanCompliance Officer Anthropic (USA)
Svetlana DurdevicHead of Systemic Risk Foresight & ReadinessDanske Bank (Denmark)
Thaddeus McBridePartnerBass, Berry & Sims PLC (USA)
Artificial intelligence is introducing complex compliance and legal risks across export controls, sanctions regimes, and national security frameworks. Organizations must navigate evolving regulatory expectations, exposure tied to cross-border access and cloud environments, and increasing enforcement scrutiny. This session focuses on identifying key risk areas and how legal and compliance functions can respond.
- Evaluating how AI is reshaping sanctions screening and compliance workflows
- Understanding how export controls are reshaping the AI supply chain, from chips and computing power to models and applications
- Evaluating sanctions risks associated with cross-border access to AI technologies, cloud environments, and restricted jurisdictions
- Assessing compliance obligations related to the development, deployment, and transfer of AI technologies
- Managing third-party, supplier, and customer risks across increasingly complex AI ecosystems
- Understanding regulatory expectations around AI governance and controlled outputs
- Leveraging AI, machine learning, and data analytics to enhance compliance programs
Afternoon Networking Break
The New Realities of Circumvention Risk: Sanctions Circumvention: Exploring the Latest Enforcement Activity and Emerging Areas of Risk Exposure
John BedfordPartnerDechert LLP
Anastasia MerkulovaLead Senior Legal Counsel, Export Control Legal Regional Focus Areas – Middle & Eastern EuropeSAP SE
Meera Rolaz MerkulovaHead of SanctionsVontobel (Switzerland)
Joshua KretmanCounselDentons (USA)
Sanctions circumvention remains a critical and widely acknowledged risk, particularly across complex global supply chains. Despite extensive guidance, enforcement gaps continue to create uncertainty for companies. Points of discussion include:
- Identifying circumvention risks across supply chains and third-party networks
- Managing exposure linked to high-risk jurisdictions and intermediary markets
- Assessing enforcement gaps and their impact on compliance strategies
- Implementing controls to prevent indirect routing of goods and services
- Leveraging technology and data to detect and mitigate circumvention risk
Repositioning Global Risk: Scenario Planning for Sanctions, China/Taiwan and Geopolitical Volatility
Eric ClarkLead Counsel, Global Trade ComplianceNokia (Deutschland)
Bouchra El OsriGroup Head International, Sanctions and Corporate Generali (Italy)
As geopolitical tensions intensify and sanctions are increasingly used as tools of economic statecraft, companies must move beyond reactive compliance and prepare for disruptive, fast-moving global scenarios. From Taiwan escalation risk to shifting China measures and regional conflicts, organizations need structured approaches to anticipate, model, and respond to geopolitical shocks. Points of discussion include:
- Building scenario planning frameworks for sanctions and geopolitical risk
- Stress-testing business exposure to China-related measures and Taiwan contingency scenarios
- Planning for rapid market exit, supply chain disruption, and asset freeze scenarios
- Aligning compliance, legal, and strategy teams in forward-looking risk modeling
- Leveraging intelligence sources, political risk consultancies, and internal forecasting teams
- Embedding geopolitical scenario planning into board-level decision-making and risk appetite
- Translating macro geopolitical developments into practical operational responses