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 national administrators 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 Washington’s legal demands 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.
Take away practical insights on balancing Washington’s legal demands 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 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.
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 sessions 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 sessions, 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.
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 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 trade controls.
Take advantage of numerous opportunities to network and ask those pressing questions — that’s a remarkable concentration of expertise in one room.
Take advantage of numerous opportunities 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
Build connections that pay off. 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 Exhibition 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.
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WHO YOU WILL MEET
• Compliance professionals
• Sanctions lawyers and investigators
• Sanctions lawyers and investigators
• International trade specialists
• Government officials
• Government officials
• Financial institutions
• Solutions providers
• Solutions providers
Topics of the Conference
Informative Discussions from our Previous Conference
Panel Discussions
Washington Update: Navigating Geopolitical Changes and Potential New Divergence
Restrictive Exports to China: Semiconductors, Microchips, and others.
Sanctions Circumvention — Typologies and Red Flags
OFAC Expectations: IP Blocking and Geofencing
Nexus, Sanctions Contract Clauses, Conflict of Law and Legal Gray Zones
CSI Sanctions: Dissection of the Latest Sanctions and Export Controls Enforcement Actions
AND OUR POPULAR ROUND TABLES, INCLUDING
De Minimis Rule: Understanding and Calculating Controlled US-Origin Commodities for Compliance
Trade Insurance Ecosystem — Knowing Your Supply Chain
Use Case: AI for Screening and Customer Due Diligence for Sanctions Compliance
OFAC Sanctions: Ask Me Anything
Export Controls: Ask Me Anything
EAR and Dual Use 101 For the Financial Sector
China Risk
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.
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ACSS Headquarters
Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists
7950 NW 53rd Street, Suite 337
Miami, FL 33166
United States
For questions please contact us at: conference@sanctionsassociation.org