Conferenza europea sulle sanzioni e il controllo delle esportazioni nel settore aerospaziale e della difesa, 24-25 marzo 2026, Düsseldorf, Germania.
Conferenza europea sulle sanzioni e il controllo delle esportazioni nel settore aerospaziale e della difesa, 24-25 marzo 2026, Düsseldorf, Germania.
La conferenza europea sulle sanzioni e sui controlli delle esportazioni per il settore aerospaziale e della difesa riunisce professionisti senior della conformità, consulenti legali e autorità di regolamentazione per affrontare le esigenze normative in continua evoluzione. Incentrata sulle sanzioni e sui controlli delle esportazioni, la conferenza offre un forum prezioso per lo scambio di esperienze, l'esplorazione di soluzioni e l'ottenimento di indicazioni pratiche personalizzate per il settore aerospaziale e della difesa.
Premier edition of the conference, dedicated to addressing sanctions and export controls within the defence and aerospace sectors. This event aims to provide a platform for industry professionals to delve into crucial regulatory issues and share best practices.
Our conference places a strong emphasis on delegate participation, fostering an environment where attendees can openly discuss challenges, insights, and strategies with their peers. Through in-depth presentations led by industry professionals and extended Q&A sessions, you’ll have an opportunity to seek clarification and dive deeper into topics of interest, ensuring you leave with the answers you need.
- Mr. Gary L. Stanley, President, Global Legal Services
- Mr. Alexander Groba, Director Foreign Trade, MTU Aero Engines
- Mr. Jack Hayes, Partner, Steptoe
- Mr. Tyler Evans, Partner, Steptoe
- Dr. Julia Eichbaum, Head of Export Compliance, Lufthansa Technik
- Mr. Manuel Schwab, Head of Export Controls, Diehl Defence
- Mr. Kai Pawlowski, Head of Division 213: Licenses for Conventional Armaments, Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA)
- Mr. Bernd Vellguth, Compliance Specialist, Microsoft
- Ms. Erika Trujillo, Director, Strategy & Development, SEIA
- Mr. György Molnár, Ambassador, Head of Secretariat, The Wassenaar Arrangement
- Ms. Viktoriia Vyshnivska, Senior Researcher, NAKO
- Mr. Shahab Wahdatehagh, Vice President, Global Trade Intelligence EMEA/AP, Descartes
- Mr. Thomas Lobert, Senior Solutions Consultant, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes
- Ms. Sarah Hartmann, Desk Officer, Division for General Policy and Procedural Issues, Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA)
- Ms. Yvette Jacob, First Secretary, British Embassy Berlin
- Mr. Howard Mendelsohn, President, Global Business Development and Engagement, Kharon
Should you wish to join our esteemed speaker panel at the Sanctions and Export Compliance in Defence and Aerospace Conference, please contact Ms. Isra Mahmoud on Isra.Mahmoud@nielsonsmith.com
L'ordine del giorno per Sanctions and Export Compliance in Defence and Aerospace Conference è preparato da e per i professionisti del settore e comprende gli argomenti più interessanti, attualmente pertinenti al settore.
Contattate il vostro rappresentante NielsonSmith per approfondire il programma.
Giorno 1
08:15 - 09:00 Apertura delle iscrizioni e rinfresco mattutino
09:00 – 09:20 Chairman opening address and participants’ introductions
09:20 – 10:20 Annual Update on ITAR and EAR Developments and Possible Changes to Come – The Year of Policy Whiplash?
10:20 – 11:05 A study focused on Chinese shell companies involved in Sanctions Circumvention and Supply Chains supporting Russia’s defence industry
11:05 – 11:30 Morning Refreshment break and networking
11:30 – 12:30 Contracting with the US Government: Export Controls and Related Considerations
12:30 – 13:45 Networking Lunch
13:45 - 14:30 Panel Discussion: Sanctions, Tariffs & Export Controls – What 2026 Holds for Aerospace and Defence
14:30 – 15:15 From Permission to Proof: Audit-ready controls for technical data and defense services
15:15 – 15:40 Afternoon Refreshment Break & Networking
15:40 – 16:40 Trilateral Agreement – A chance to join export control regimes
16:40 – 17:25 The UK Government’s Approach to Sanctions Implementation, Enforcement, and Combatting Evasion
17:25 – 17:30 Chairman’s Closing Remarks
17:30 - 18:30 Ricevimento di rete della conferenza
Giorno 2
08:30 - 08:55 Rinfresco di prima mattina e networking
08:55 - 09:00 Chairman opening remarks
09:00 – 10:00 BIS’ “50% Rule – The Impossible Dream? OR Catch Me If You Can
10:00 – 10:45 Countering Evasion: Identifying and Disrupting Sanctions and Export Controls Evasion Risk Through the Use of Open-Source Intelligence
10:45 – 11:10 Morning Refreshment break and networking
11:10 – 12:10 Digitalisation for Defence and Aerospace
12:10 – 13:00 The transfer of dual-use and military technology in the tension between politics and economy
13:00 – 14:15 Networking Lunch
14:15 - 15:15 How to fulfill the export control regulations with standard controls in the Microsoft cloud
15:15 - 16:00 Multilateral Export Controls: Benefits and Challenges
16:00 – 16:20 Pausa rinfresco pomeridiana e networking
16:20 – 17:00 Interactive Roundtables on topics brought up by delegates
17:00 – 17:05 Chairman remarks and Closing of the Conference
End of conference
If you are interested in speaking at this conference, please contact Ms. Isra Mahmoud on Isra.Mahmoud@nielsonsmith.com
Steptoe is an international law firm recognized for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions.
Our top-rated cross-border economic sanctions and export controls practice, with lawyers in Washington DC, Brussels and London, is well-placed to provide our clients with thought leadership, policy advocacy, and informed guidance on international trade laws and regulatory requirements. We have track record in supporting our clients in regulatory compliance, due diligence, and enforcement investigations in the US, EU and across the world.
SEIA is a Munich-based trade compliance technology company helping trade compliance organisations move from periodic risk assessments to continuous, evidence-based assurance.
Founded in 2022 by a former trade compliance professional and a data analytics innovation leader from a Big Four firm, SEIA was built on a clear need: as geopolitical pressures intensify and regulatory scrutiny increases, our oversight and risk identification capabilities must become strategic and proactive.
SEIA PERCEIVE is the company’s core platform. It acts as a digitised assurance layer on top of an organisation’s existing compliance framework, drawing on data from across the business to provide continuous internal monitoring for red flags and operational gaps, prioritised data quality checks, business partner risk based on transactional behaviour, and real-time visibility into control effectiveness. Risk assessments become dynamic rather than static, informed by actual transaction behaviour, business partner data, and location-specific exposure rather than periodic self-reporting or spot checking. The result is a compliance team that spends less time determining where problems might exist and more time proactively addressing them, backed by evidence rather than assumption. Data-driven, risk-based metrics also transform the dialogue between compliance functions and senior leadership, giving executives and boards the visibility they need to make informed decisions on risk tolerance, strategic investment, and regulatory exposure.
SEIA currently serves clients across defence and aerospace, life sciences, chemicals, automotive, energy and manufacturing sectors.
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX, TSX: DSG) is a global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions designed to enhance the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses. The company’s solutions make it easier for organizations to access and analyze global trade data, offering insights that help businesses improve trade compliance, reduce duties paid, minimize transactions with sanctioned parties, and identify potential customers and supply chain resources.
As the world’s largest collaborative multimodal logistics community, Descartes serves a broad range of industries. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Descartes operates with a global network of offices and partners. More details are available on their website at www.descartes.com.
Kharon helps leading organizations identify a range of sanctions and compliance risks, critical to managing financial crimes, supply chain exposure, export controls, investment risk, and more. Combining cutting-edge technology and data science with industry-leading research, Kharon provides the critical insights required for a comprehensive view of risk and commercial threats.
Se desiderate diventare nostri partner a questo evento, contattate Reyhan Perera all'indirizzo reyhan.perera@nielsonsmith.com.
2-day physical pass for one person – € 1499 EURO
2 day physical pass for French Compliance Society Members 25% off price – € 1125
*Including the company-wide Post-Event Microsite license for 1 year
Si prega di notare che non verrà applicata l'IVA su questo prezzo. Il prezzo comprende tutte le sessioni, il pranzo, i rinfreschi e la documentazione disponibile. Si prega di contatto us for Group Booking Discounts. Please note: “Compliance Vendor” companies may attend as sponsors only.
Sede della conferenza
Königsallee 1A, 40212
Düsseldorf, Germania
Sistemazione Allotment
Arrival: 23/03/2026
Departure: 25/03/2026
Room Rate: superior single room incl. breakfast – € 224,00 per room/night inc. VAT
Check In: From 3:00pm on the day of arrival
Check Out: until 12:00pm (noon) on the day of departure
The allotment is available until the 23rd of February 2026.
The reservation can be made using the keyword Nielsonsmith. A free cancellation for individual reservations is not possible later than 1 week prior to arrival date. Late cancellations or No-Shows will be charged at 90% of the agreed room rate for the entire stay. Individual reservations can be made under the following contact details:
Tel.: +49 211 1381 0
Fax: +49 211 1381 592
E-Mail: duesseldorf@steigenberger.de
Informazioni
I biglietti per i delegati sono riservati ai partecipanti interni. I venditori di prodotti per la conformità possono partecipare solo diventando sponsor; si prega di richiedere un prospetto informativo tramite il pulsante sottostante. I fornitori che acquistano i biglietti non avranno accesso all'evento e riceveranno solo un rimborso 70%.







