Thank you to all those that attended our premier sanctions and compliance event for Canadian companies.

2024 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

16

Industries in the Room

4

Participating Sponsors & Partners

55

Organizations in Attendance

4+

Hours of Networking Opportunities

2024 Government Speakers
Speaker

Aaron Forsberg

Director for Economic Sanctions Policy and Implementation
U.S. Department of State

Speaker

Giles Thomson

Director, Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and Economic Crime
HM Treasury

Speaker

Kristina Jankovich

Team Leader for Sanctions Implementation, Unit for Sanctions, DG FISMA
European Commission

Speaker

Jessica Rhee

Sanctions Compliance Officer
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
U.S. Department of the Treasury

Speaker

Stephen Burridge

Executive Director, Sanctions Policy Division
Global Affairs Canada

2024 Conference Co-Chairs
Speaker

John E. Smith

Partner
Morrison Foerster (US)
Former Director, OFAC

Speaker

William Pellerin

Partner
McMillan LLP

2024 FEATURED SPEAKERS
Speaker

Owais Arshad

Director, Global Economic Sanctions Advisory
RBC

Speaker

Andrii Dzhaga

FC Trade Controls Policy Lead
Stripe

Speaker

Heidi Kinkartz

Director, Global Sanctions
Scotiabank

Speaker

Osvaldo Lee

Deputy Global Head of Sanctions Compliance
Bloomberg

Speaker

Laura Molinari

Executive Director, Licensing, Policy, Sanctions, and Compliance
Boeing

Speaker

Orlando Silva

Senior Director, Trade Compliance Officer
BlackBerry

2024 SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Amendments to Canada’s Special Economic Measures Act and the unanticipated compliance aftermath
  • Staying prepared for increasingly sophisticated Russia sanctions evasion and circumvention techniques
  • Contrasting Canadian, U.S., EU and UK rules on “Ownership” and “Control”
  • Managing evolving China and Iran sanctions risks
  • And much more!
Webinar Recording

Top 5 Economic Sanctions Compliance Challenges for Canadian Industry

Financial institutions and exporters in Canada are confronting new, heightened economic sanctions compliance risks and challenges as we move into 2024.

During this highly anticipated, complimentary one-hour webinar, our esteemed speakers will provide a rundown on the newest, emerging issues affecting your program, and the growing interplay of sanctions and export controls.

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CPD ACCREDITATION

This 2-day conference program can be applied towards substantive and professional hours of annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by the Law Society of Ontario.

CLE/ETHICS ACCREDITATION

Accreditation will be sought in those jurisdictions requested by the registrants which have continuing education requirements. This course is identified as nontransitional for the purposes of CLE accreditation. Learn more.

Who you will meet

Senior leaders of:

  • Economic sanctions
  • International trade
  • Trade compliance
  • Financial crime
  • AML
  • Export compliance
  • Export controls
  • Export operations
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Regulatory affairs

Industries present:

  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Legal
  • Technology
  • Aerospace & defense
  • Telecom
  • Life sciences
  • Automotive
  • Retail & consumer goods
  • Energy

Law Firms in the following practice areas:

  • Economic sanctions
  • International trade & investment
  • National security
  • Financial crime
  • Financial services
ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE

Immerse yourself in the only comprehensive economic sanctions event of its kind in Canada, spanning two days of invaluable insights and practical knowledge.

Designed to cover U.S., EU, and major global sanctions, this event offers unparalleled networking and benchmarking opportunities for compliance professionals. Stay ahead in this complex landscape, learning from distinguished experts including U.S. and Canadian government officials, financial institutions, and exporters from diverse industries.

Equip yourself with proven strategies to navigate new and anticipated sanctions effectively. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your expertise and connect with the best minds in the field.

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WSN

For In-House Legal and Compliance Professionals Looking to Expand Their Network

The Women in Sanctions Network (WSN) is a global community of like-minded women working in economic sanctions. WSN is committed to promoting diversity across the profession, creating worthwhile networking and educational programs, and updating members on employment and advancement opportunities.

To find out if you are eligible to become a member of the Women in Sanctions Network, please visit womensanctionsnetwork.com

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors & Partners