Sanctions & Export Controls Compliance: Countering Sanctions-Evasion
Join AmCham for an in-depth discussion on the latest sanctions and export control developments and how they affect business and trade in the UAE. Attendees will gain invaluable insight on how to navigate international sanctions, in addition to regional strategies on handling regulators, and building robust compliance programs.
Who should attend?
Practitioners and professionals in the field of Global Trade Compliance, Import/Export Controls and Supply Chain leaders.
It is an in-person event organized by the Legal Affairs Committee of AmCham Abu Dhabi and will be made up of a keynote speech and a panel discussion, followed by a networking session.
Event objectives:
Awareness & knowledge sharing: Gain critical insights on sanctions and export controls to boost compliance and minimize risk. Learn from peers and experts about real-world strategies and best practices.
Networking: Connect with industry leaders, regulators, and experts to strengthen your compliance network.
Innovation: Adapt to emerging trends and leverage new technologies to enhance your compliance approach
Keynote Remarks
Moderator
Draft Agenda
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Arrival, Registration & Welcoming |
| 5:00 pm – 5:10 pm | Welcome Remarks: Francesca Gori, Managing Director, General Counsel ME and Geography Compliance and Corporate Growth Markets, Accenture (TBC) |
| 5:10 pm – 5:20 pm | Keynote Remarks: Lara Murad, U.S. Treasury Attache in the UAE and Oman |
| 5:20 pm – 6:00 pm | Panel Discussion: Sanctions & Export Controls: How they are affecting business in the UAE – Ramsey Jurdi, Partner, DLA Piper – Jorge Canovas, Chief Compliance Officer, NYU Abu Dhabi – Moderated by Shahab Wahdatehagh, Vice President, EMEA/AP – Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes |
| 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Networking Continues – Refreshments served |