2025 AGENDA

In the last year, we have experienced a myriad of political change on the world stage. From sweeping tarrifs from one day to the next to divergences in sanctions policy on Russia and other regimes, 2025 has seen some of the most surprising sanctions and export controls developments in recent years. What will be the likely impact on European multinationals?

In this session, our experts will delve into the ever-changing geopolitical landscape, the consequences of any divergences in policy, and how to prepare for what’s to come.

Join us in the Sanctions Zen Room for a unique one-on-one session with one of our Sanctions Gurus. Our top tier experts will be standing by to chat, hob-nob, and answer all your burning questions in an interactive one-on-one format.

Gurus to be announced soon! Slots will be for 5 mins each during the networking break. First-come, first-served on the day.

The modernised EU Export Controls Regulation, specifically Regulation (EU) 2021/821, aims to upgrade and strengthen the EU’s export control toolbox to respond effectively to evolving security risks and emerging technologies. But have you properly implemented all the new rules into your compliance program?
Join us as our experts:
*provide an overview of the new rules;
*discuss how they may/may not apply to your business, and
*suggest practical solutions for incorporating them into your sanctions compliance CDD

In this panel, we will dive into the futuristic technological developments in sanctions compliance and screening, particulary the shifting paradigm in the interaction between human and artificial intelligence.
We will discuss:
* the impact of data quality on the effectiveness and efficiency of automated processing;
* challenges in implementing AI and other technologies efficiently and without compromising accuracy; and
* any new skills that may be needed in sanctions compliance investigations with the introduction of AI.

Back by popular demand – the ACSS Conference Break-Out Round Tables! Ask practical questions and problem-solve with your peers. Attendees can choose from moderated roundtable topics, engage in detailed discussions and benefit from a more topic-specific networking opportunity. There are two back-to-back sessions of 40 minutes each. After session one, attendees can go to the next topic of their choice. These roundtables will take place on days one and two, enabling attendees to choose four topics in total over two days.

A-Revisiting Sanctions on Russia/Belarus: Tips & Best Practices

B-China Related Sanctions: The Latest Trends and Responses

C-How to Create an Export Control Framework for Banks

D-Sanctions Tech: Building a Robust Screening Program to Reduce False Positives

E-How to Audit Your Sanctions Program

F-OFAC Sanctions – Ask Me Anything

G-EU Sanctions – Ask Me Anything

H-Know your Supply Chain: Insurance, Transportation, and Logistics

I-Sanctions Issues in the Middle East: Syria, Iran and More

J-The Rise of EU ‘Secondary’ Sanctions and their Effect on the Sanctions Landscape

K-Circumvention and Diversion: Typologies and Red Flags

Gurus to be announced soon! Slots will be for 5 mins each during the networking break. First-come, first-served on the day.

Our speakers will work through the case study in real time with our audience, so come ready to navigate the facts and raise your hand!

Join us for a little fun! Participate in our trivia quiz to test your real-world knowledge of sanctions regulations, common terminology, and key lessons learned from enforcement cases in a fun and interactive format. But you better be quick or someone will beat you! Amazing prizes to be won for those who place first, second, and third. So don’t miss out!

Join us as expert government speakers and policy advisors from the EU, UK and US share their perspectives on evolving sanctions policy and new enforcement developments, and assist us with preparing to navigate the shaky sanctions compliance landscape in 2025 and beyond.

Join us in the Sanctions Zen Room for a unique one-on-one session with one of our Sanctions Gurus. Our top tier experts will be standing by to chat, hob-nob, and answer all your burning questions in an interactive one-on-one format.

Gurus to be announced soon! Slots will be for 5 mins each during the networking break. First-come, first-served on the day.

As we all know, financial institutions play a vital role in global trade by financing and advising deals globally through products such as Letters of Credit, Guarantees, Trade Loans, and much more. With the continued onslaught of sanctions being imposed, their complexity, and the speed at which they are being rolled out – banks cannot afford to merely rely on their trade partners to disclose any risks and carry out proper due diligence.

In this session, our experts will discuss the main risk that occur in a trade finance transaction, how to spot these risks, and what can be done to mitigate any risks of sanctions breach or reputational harm.

Back by popular demand – the ACSS Conference Break-Out Round Tables! Ask practical questions and problem-solve with your peers. Attendees can choose from moderated roundtable topics, engage in detailed discussions and benefit from a more topic-specific networking opportunity. There are two back-to-back sessions of 40 minutes each. After session one, attendees can go to the next topic of their choice. These roundtables will take place on days one and two, enabling attendees to choose four topics in total over two days.

A-Revisiting Sanctions on Russia/Belarus: Tips & Best Practices

B-China Related Sanctions: The Latest Trends and Responses

C-How to Create an Export Control Framework for Banks

D-Sanctions Tech: Building a Robust Screening Program to Reduce False Positives

E-How to Audit Your Sanctions Program

F-OFAC Sanctions – Ask Me Anything

G-EU Sanctions – Ask Me Anything

H-Know your Supply Chain: Insurance, Transportation, and Logistics

I-Sanctions Issues in the Middle East: Syria, Iran and More

J-The Rise of EU ‘Secondary’ Sanctions and their Effect on the Sanctions Landscape

K-The Modernised EU Export Control Regulation: What Every Compliance Officer Needs to Know

Gurus to be announced soon! Slots will be for 5 mins each during the networking break. First-come, first-served on the day.

This session explores and discusses the complex legal sanctions issues that may arise during a transaction or trade and how to tackle them.

Our experts will cover:
* The differing ways of finding a sanctions ‘nexus’;
* Best practices for drafting sanctions clauses, and
* How sanctions can impact the M&A process.

In this session, speakers review the latest and most impactful from recent enforcement actions to identify common compliance issues and key takeaways. What can we learn from these enforcement actions? Know the pitfalls: it may be the difference between a simple bump in the road or falling headfirst into regulatory quicksand when the government comes knocking.