Designed uniquely for Canadian companies, join us for 2-days of networking and learning with leading sanctions and compliance professionals.
Government Speakers

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

Alesia Nahirny
Counsel
Department of Justice Canada

Giles Thomson
Director, Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and Economic Crime
HM Treasury
FEATURED SPEAKERS

Owais Arshad
Director, Global Economic Sanctions Advisory
RBC

Andrii Dzhaga
Head of Sanctions and Export Controls
Stripe

Heidi Kinkartz
Director, Global Sanctions
Scotiabank

Osvaldo Lee
Deputy Global Head of Sanctions Compliance
Bloomberg

Orlando Silva
Director, Legal Counsel – Export Controls, Customs & International Trade
BlackBerry

John E. Smith
Partner
Morrison Foerster
Former Director, U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
THIS YEAR’S 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!
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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