Global Economic Sanctions

November 15 – 16, 2022

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Day 1 - Wednesday, November 17, 2021

9:00	Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks
9:15	Sanctions Post-Brexit Unraveling the New UK Sanctions Regulatory and Enforcement Landscape
10:15	Networking Break
10:45	China Part 1 Best Practices to Navigate Latest Regulatory Sanctions and Export Controls Developments
11:30	China Part 2 Companies Share How to Mitigate Risk When Conducting Business with China
12:15	Networking Lunch
1:15	Belarus Sanctions Deciphering New Sanctions and Sectoral Sections Implications
2:00	The Future of Iran Sanctions What to Expect and Will Primary or Secondary Sanctions by Lifted?
2:45	Russia Sanctions Strategies for Staying Compliance with Primary, Secondary, and Sectoral Sanctions
3:30	Networking Break
3:45	SPOTLIGHT ON FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS Turkey, North Korea, Myanmar and More
4:30	KEYNOTE EU Commission
5:00	Interactive Conversations Birds of a Feather Conversations
5:45	End of Day One

Day 2 - Thursday, November 18, 2021

9:00	Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks
9:15	ACTIVITY BASED SANCTIONS Move Towards Sanctions for Cyber, Corruption, Election Fraud, Climate Control and Human Rights
10:00	FINANCIAL CRIME Strategies to Stay Ahead of Increasing Complex Innovative Schemes
10:45	Networking Break
11:15	FORMER U.S. GOVERNMENT ALUMNI PANEL Predictions on the Intersection of U.S. Trade and National Security for Multi-National Companies
12:00	OFAC Insights on Enforcement and Compliance
12:45	Networking Lunch
1:45	NEW INITIATIVES Key Techniques to Enhance Your Sanctions Compliance Program
2:45	TRAINING How to Create and Execute Sanctions Training in Your Organization
3:30	Networking Break
3:45	SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE AND LEADERSHIP OFAC Guidance: Ransomware and Virtual Currency
4:30	End of Conference

Day 1 - Wednesday, November 17, 2021

9:00	Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks Sunny Mann Partner Baker & McKenzie LLP Neil Whiley Director, Sanctions UK Finance
9:15	Sanctions Post-Brexit Unraveling the New UK Sanctions Regulatory and Enforcement Landscape Lisa Maguire Head of Sanctions Unit Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office Maya Lester QC Barrister Brick Court Chambers Louise Marshall Head of Governance, Engagement, Litigation and Operational Policy OFSI HM Treasury Key considerations for companies in respect to UK autonomous sanctions and export control regime Continuation of UK sanctions strategy post Brexit Latest developments on Global Human Rights Sanctions in the UK
10:15	Networking Break
10:45	China Part 1 Best Practices to Navigate Latest Regulatory Sanctions and Export Controls Developments Michael Zolandz Partner Dentons Todd Corey SVP & Head of Legal and Compliance Sompo International Rakesh Patel Head of Sanctions Policy Oversight & Export Controls HSBC Navigating BIS entity list vs OFAC list China-related Entity List Sanctions New China blocking statute OFAC sanctions programs used against China. Investment Restrictions in certain Chinese Military Companies – EO 13959 and EO 14032 Hong Kong Autonomy Act implementation
11:30	China Part 2 Companies Share How to Mitigate Risk When Conducting Business with China Nora Bartos Chief Export Control and Sanctions Compliance Officer Roche Nathalie von Taaffe Managing Director, Group Head Financial Crime Compliance, Group MLRO Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
12:15	Networking Lunch
1:15	Belarus Sanctions Deciphering New Sanctions and Sectoral Sections Implications Svetlana Zarubina EMEA Regional Head of Sanctions UBS Anastassia Brassac Head of Sanctions Advisory and Sanctions Screening Natixis Roger Matthews Partner Dentons Overview of new US, EU, UK and Canada sanctions issued wide ranging sanctions against Lukashenko regimen in response to serious human rights violations. Impact of designations on banking, oil, tobacco, and potash Bans on trading securities and investment services.
2:00	The Future of Iran Sanctions What to Expect and Will Primary or Secondary Sanctions by Lifted? Stephen Fallon Chief Compliance Officer INSTEX Yvo Amar Partner BenninkAmar Predictions for the future of the JCPOA JCPOA 2.0 Implications of recent election in Iran Coordinated efforts of US, UK & EU
2:45	Russia Sanctions Strategies for Staying Compliance with Primary, Secondary, and Sectoral Sanctions Sinéad Goss EMEA Head, AML and Sanctions Legal Citi Michael Lyons Partner Clifford Chance LLP Key differences: US vs EU vs UK What is allowed under continued sanctions targeting specific economic sectors? Fallout from cybersecurity attacks on US companies
3:30	Networking Break
3:45	SPOTLIGHT ON FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS Turkey, North Korea, Myanmar and More Neil Whiley Director, Sanctions UK Finance Sunny Mann Partner Baker & McKenzie LLP Countries to watch in the next few months. Emergence of ecological/environmental considerations for potential sanctions Continued focus on human rights.
4:30	KEYNOTE EU Commission Alina Nedea Head of Sanctions, DG FISMA EU Commission
5:00	Interactive Conversations Birds of a Feather Conversations Sanctions Compliance for Online Transactions Olga Baranovska Trade Compliance Manager Microsoft Environmental Sanctions Agathe Duchiron Analyst, Sanctions Policy UK Finance Participate in an off-the-record exchange with your industry peers. Take advantage of the opportunity to make new contacts.
5:45	End of Day One

Day 2 - Thursday, November 18, 2021

9:00	Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks Sunny Mann Partner Baker & McKenzie LLP Neil Whiley Director, Sanctions UK Finance
9:15	ACTIVITY BASED SANCTIONS Move Towards Sanctions for Cyber, Corruption, Election Fraud, Climate Control and Human Rights Richard Dunmall Head of Sanctions Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Ross Denton Consultant Ashurst Increased corporate governance requirements globally Significance of activity-based sanctions on your compliance program Long term trends to keep in your radar
10:00	FINANCIAL CRIME Strategies to Stay Ahead of Increasing Complex Innovative Schemes Ian Bolton Visiting Research Fellow Kings College James Byrne Senior Research Fellow, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy RUSI Violations and deceptions used in trade and shipping Using overseas workers to evade sanctions Evasion in infrastructure projects Current methods involving financing Latest activities using fundraising via cyber or cryptocurrency Use of diplomatic cover
10:45	Networking Break
11:15	FORMER U.S. GOVERNMENT ALUMNI PANEL Predictions on the Intersection of U.S. Trade and National Security for Multi-National Companies Mike Walsh Partner Foley & Lardner LLP Former Chief of Staff and Acting General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Commerce David Peyman Counsel DLA Piper LLP Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions in the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Listen to former senior government officials discuss their opinions of future Biden Administration activities and expected outcomes. Dedicated time will be available for audience questions.
12:00	OFAC Insights on Enforcement and Compliance Gisel Nuñez Sanctions Compliance Officer U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control Rachel Alpert Partner Jenner & Block LLP
12:45	Networking Lunch
1:45	NEW INITIATIVES Key Techniques to Enhance Your Sanctions Compliance Program Amalie Korning Wedege First Vice President, Head of Sanctions & Embargo Danske Bank Heather Sroka Senior Trade Counsel Snap, Inc. How to effectively use limited resources for compliance Utilizing technology to leverage compliance New challenges due to remote and in-person teams
2:45	TRAINING How to Create and Execute Sanctions Training in Your Organization Sarah El-Husseini Senior Sanctions Compliance Officer Kleinwort Hambros Frédéric Jadot Lead Sanctions and Export Control Officer SWIFT Benefits of in-person vs. remote training Determining depth of training for various levels and departments Frequency of training How to quickly provide new guidance when things change?
3:30	Networking Break
3:45	SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE AND LEADERSHIP OFAC Guidance: Ransomware and Virtual Currency Aline Doussin Partner Hogan Lovells Anna Bradshaw Partner Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP
4:30	End of Conference

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