Society for International Affairs |
2023 Spring Virtual
| Conference Committee Tracy Gronewold, Microsoft | Conference Director Pat Burke, Lockheed Martin Corporation | Speaker Chair Jen Martin, Amazon | Speaker Chair Angela Ennis, Womble Bond Dickinson | AV/Pubs Chair Katherine Heubert, Reeves & Dola | SIA Board Liaison Julia Mason, Peraton | SIA Board Liaison Donna Dietz and Pati Colon | SIA Business Office |
Agenda will reflect most recent updates - as of 4/21/2023
DAY ONE: May 8, 2023 – Trade Compliance & National Security | 1:00 - 5:00 pm EST
1:00 | Opening Remarks
Tom
Donovan,
Northrop Grumman, SIA President
Tracy Gronewold, Microsoft, Conference Director
1:15 | Keynote Address
Mike
Miller,
Deputy Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
1:45 | Return of History – Geopolitics and Export Controls
Jeannette
Chu,
Vice President National Security Policy, National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC)
Ivan Kanapathy, Beacon Global
After a period of global economic expansion, the United States has returned to an era of economic Great Power competition as signaled by the October 2022 announcement of the new National Security Strategy. This panel will discuss the National Security Strategy, then and now; key national security concerns; and collaboration amongst government and industry for effective rule-making and enforcement.
2:50 | Break
3:00 | Role of Technology Transfers in
Promoting U.S. Policy Interests
Aaron A. Ammerman, CIV USN NIPO
Joseph M. Rice, Lt Col USAF SAF-IA
Russell Eric Bodine, CIV USARMY HQDA ASA ALT
Rizwan “Riz” Ramakdawala, DTSA
Chris Haave, VP Enterprise Technology
Release, Raytheon
This panel discussion will cover a variety of topics relative to the role of technology transfers. Topics will include considerations as a result of U.S. policy priorities for Ukraine and Taiwan; DoD’s FMS Tiger Team and potential for DoD streamlining of current processes; Lessons on the urgent need to increase production and appropriate scope for global supply chain depth to meet “integrated defense” objectives; and Industry best practices: delivering capability at the speed of relevance while aligning to both U.S. national security and technology security requirements.
4:00 | Hot topics in Sanctions
Kathleen
Palma,
Boeing
Jason Prince, Crowell & Moring
While 2022 was a year of unprecedented changes as a result of the Russia invasion of Ukraine, this panel will turn its focus to recent and upcoming developments as it pertains to sanctions, both U.S. and non-U.S.
4:55 | Wrap Up & Adjourn
DAY TWO: May 9, 2023 -- Enforcement: Current & Future | 1:00 - 5:00 pm EST
1:00 | Opening Remarks
Tracy Gronewold, Microsoft, Conference Director
1:05 | Keynote Address
Dave Hanke, Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
1:30 | USG Joint Enforcement and Compliance Activities
Scott Anderson, Special Agent in Charge (Acting), Office of Export Enforcement, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
David Lim, National Coordinator, Disruptive Technology Strike Force, U.S. Department of Justice
Jeffrey Trettin, Compliance Specialist, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance
This panel will cover U.S. Government enforcement of export controls and sanctions regimes, with a particular focus on joint enforcement, which comes on the heels of the latest announcement of the Disruptive Technology Strike Force. Topics will include the future of enforcement, to include the Strike Force, future USG collaboration, and increased focus areas for the respective agencies. Panelists may also cover enforcement best practices for industry, such as disclosures and frequently encountered issues.
2:35 | Break
2:45 | University Impacts from Recent and Potential Export Control and Sanctions Changes
Miranda Sieg, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
Lani Tito, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
Jeffrey Trettin, Compliance Specialist, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance
Michelle Avallone, Columbia
Greg Moffatt, MIT
The increased focus on universities, particularly in the context of emerging technology and the rapid onset of new sanctions regulations, has forced unique adaptation to the changing environment. Among other topics, this panel will address U.S. Government outreach to and collaboration with universities; export controls and sanctions impacts on research; joint research with non-U.S. universities; forward-looking considerations relative to fundamental research, particularly in the context of AI, Quantum Computing, and Microprocessors.
3:45 | Realities & Practicalities – Compliance Programs for AI and Quantum Computing
Orestes Theocharides, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce
Aaron Amundson, Director, Information Technology Controls Division
Matt Henson, Trade Collaboration Engine
Waqas Shahid, Charles River Associates
How can compliance programs start preparing for the rapid evolution of technology in the areas of AI and Quantum Computing? How can compliance programs start preparing should new regulations be instituted? Are there ways in which organizations can leverage new technology for compliance? This panel will answer these questions and more.
4:55 | Wrap up & Adjourn
DAY THREE: May 10, 2023 -- Trade Compliance Technology| 1:00 - 5:00 pm EST
1:00 | Opening Remarks
Tracy Gronewold, Microsoft, Conference Director
1:05 | Keynote Address
Ryan W. Glor, Deputy Director-E2C2, Global Trade Division, Homeland Security Investigations
1:30 | Cloud Computing and Export Controls
Randy Cook, Ankura
Tina Termei, Amazon
Scott Wise, Microsoft
As both the U.S. Government, companies, and universities leverage technology for its business, the “cloud” is a topic of much discussion. This panel covers the basics of cloud computing, such as what it is, how it works, and a discussion of applicable regulations, from U.S. and international perspectives.
2:35 | Break
2:45 | Industry Perspectives on Export Controls for New & Emerging Technologies
Jessa Albertson, Stanford
Jen Maki, Applied Materials
Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director for the Quantum Consortium
Technological advancements are occurring at rapid speed, and the U.S. Government has targeted specific areas for controls in order to further national security and for policy interests. This panel considers questions such as: what will the future of Quantum Computing look like, and how should it be controlled? Are there other areas, such as Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain that should be considered? How do regulations stemming from the CHIPS Act and the Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) Executive Order impact the global trade space? Will there be continuing changes to the Foreign Direct Product Rules?
3:45 | Trade Compliance in an International Company
Gregory Hill, Leonardo DRS
Jeff Merrill, Rolls Royce
Robert Monjay, Intel
With the increasingly multi-national nature of organizations with – often competing – trade compliance requirements, this final panel will discuss risks and strategies for compliance globally, particularly as it relates to subsidiaries and branches.
4:55 | Wrap up & Adjourn