In-Person Conference

7th Annual US Conference on

Global Sanctions and Export Controls

Join us in the capital to learn about effective sanctions and trade control compliance from government reps and leading specialists.

Washington D.C.
April 16-17, 2026
The National Press Club

Practical Guidance for Sanctions and Export Compliance

Hear firsthand from the nation’s administrators of sanctions and export control regulations. Meet leading practitioners and specialists. Network with like-minded compliance professionals. Build lasting, career-defining connections.
Take away practical insights on balancing geopolitical risks with your company’s growth and profitability. Make every minute count in a conference that can transform your compliance program.

Given unprecedented demand, this event is expected to reach full capacity. Register early to secure your place.

Networking Opportunities

2026 Washington, D.C. CONFERENCE

Topical Presentations

ACSS sanctions and trade controls professionals have brought together leading government officials and industry specialists to unpack today’s most pressing compliance challenges.

Expect concise, insightful explanations that span the full range of issues compliance officers face — all delivered in a lively, memorable format.

Roundtable Discussions

Pick the topics that matter most to you. Sit with your peers to tackle pending regulations and recent compliance breaches that could impact your work.

With multiple interactive roundtables, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore, debate, and walk away with actionable insights.

Networking Events

Connect face-to-face with speakers, fellow delegates, and professionals facing similar challenges.

Make the most of every opportunity to expand your knowledge, forge new connections, reconnect with colleagues, and stay up to date on the latest developments in sanctions and export controls.

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11 Reasons to Attend

LEARN NEW TRENDS, STRATEGIES, TACTICS

Essential insights to manage sanctions and export controls risks effectively and excel in this fast-evolving field.

MEET THE EXPERTS

Our 7th annual sanctions conference brings together more than 24 experts over 2 days, covering 20+ hot topics in sanctions and export controls.
Take advantage of numerous 30 experts to network and ask those pressing questions — that’s a remarkable concentration of expertise in one room.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

Our conference offers you unique career building opportunities in the sanctions field that you won’t find anywhere else. Terrific networking over two days with fellow ACSS members and others.

ANSWERS TO YOUR TOUGH QUESTIONS

Our popular roundtables give you the chance to pose your questions directly to experts in an interactive, face-to-face setting.

NETWORK, CONNECT FOR THE LONG TERM

Join our ACSS sanctions family! Meet peers from across industries who can help you navigate sanctions challenges — one new contact could deliver years of value, more than covering your registration cost.

GET INSPIRED

Highly skilled and experienced experts show you how they would tackle similar issues and share ideas on how to make your day-to-day more manageable.

Connect with Leading Providers

Explore our Exhibit Area to meet top software and professional services experts who can help you tackle your biggest challenges.

PRICELESS KNOWLEDGE

The new skills, best practices and vital knowledge you gain will impress your peers, superiors, auditors and regulators – and advance your career.

REDUCE RISKS

Navigate sanctions with confidence. Remain compliant and meet your legal obligations.

VALUE FOR YOUR INVESTMENT

With an affordable registration fee, this conference delivers unmatched insights in sanctions compliance and risk management. Attending will be the smartest investment you’ll make this year.

BY SANCTIONS PROFESSIONALS FOR SANCTIONS PROFESSIONALS

The Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists is the leading global organization for sanctions compliance professionals. With members in over 70 countries, our 7th annual conference delivers practical guidance you can apply immediately, plus a unique opportunity to exchange insights and experiences with fellow experts. Join our ACSS sanctions guru family!

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WHO YOU WILL MEET

• Compliance professionals
• Sanctions lawyers and investigators
• International trade specialists
• Government officials
• Financial institutions
• Solutions providers
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Topics of the Conference

Informative Discussions from our Previous Conference

Panel Discussions, such as:

Eye on the Horizon – Future Trends in Geopolitics, Sanctions and Export Controls

The New War on Drugs: Fentanyl, Cartels, and Transnational Criminal Organizations

AI Tech Compliance Boot Camp

China: Navigating the New Axis of Compliance

The After-Action Review of Recent Sanctions and Export Controls Enforcement Actions

And our popular Roundtables, including:

The Status Quo on Iran and Middle East Related Sanctions

Sanctions Tech: Using AI and Other Ways to Build a Robust Screening Program to Reduce False Positives

Building an EAR and Trade Compliance Framework for Banks

Russian Energy Sanctions Circumvention: Oil Price Cap, Ghost Fleets

Counternarcotrafficking, Cartel Related Sanctions, and Venezuela

Conflict of Laws, Sanctions Clauses, and other Legal Grey Zones

…and much more!

Testimonials from Previous Conference

Why Attendees Like the Annual ACSS US Conference

Top sanctions and trade controls professionals share practical guidance on today’s most pressing compliance challenges. Sessions are concise, actionable, and delivered in an engaging format, giving you insights you can apply immediately and lessons you’ll remember long after the conference ends.

“I gained a lot of insight especially in the export field. I loved the panels and listening to the experts, I think it was very beneficial. I take about a training in the ACSS website a month. This is the most comprehensive community for sanctions and export controls and I am so happy to be part of it.”

Brian Andera
Compliance Risk Manager Lead, USAA

“The environment was laid back and enjoyable. It was easy to network and enjoyed the opportunities to discuss current issues with other sanction professionals.”

Angela Cubbison
Sr. Ops manager- sanctions compliance, PNC

“It was excellent.”

Todd Maddison
Sanctions manager, Rabobank

“Overall great conference; really enjoyed the private sessions.”

Patrick Cave
Guggenheim Partners

“Excellent. The topics were selected with current needs in the field.”

Abdurrahman Ozbek
Trade Compliance Advisor Shell UK

“Excellent. Enjoyed the contact with authorities”

Martijn Feldbrugge
Consultant BSCN Germany

“Enjoyed meeting with top practitioners and discussing latest developments”

Manuel Serantes
Compliance Lawyer Panamerican Energy Argentina

“High level of speakers in the matter. Also enjoyed the small talks on the topics during the breaks and the very interesting (and challenging) roundtables”

Annick Heintz
Legal Expert CSSF – Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier Luxembourg

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ACSS Headquarters

Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists

7950 NW 53rd Street, Suite 337
Miami, FL 33166
United States

+1-305-433-7187

https://sanctionsassociation.org

For questions please contact us at: conference@sanctionsassociation.org