Navigate CFIUS Reviews, Foreign Investment Screening and National Security Risk
Join government officials, in-house counsel, outside counsel and investment professionals at ACI’s 13th National Conference on CFIUS, April 20–21, 2027, in Washington, DC. Explore developments in foreign investment screening, CFIUS filing requirements, mitigation agreements, enforcement priorities and national security considerations affecting cross-border transactions.
Connect with professionals involved in CFIUS reviews, transaction planning and compliance to examine emerging risks, regulatory developments and practical approaches to managing foreign investment transactions.
Featured Speakers
Nicholas Jackson
Chief, Foreign Investment Unit
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Ben Goldsmith
Major, Former Senior Advisor, Technology & Investment Risk, National Security Division USDOJ
U.S. Air Force Reserve
Timothy Varley
Deputy Director, DON Foreign Investment Review, Research, Development, and Acquisitions (RD&A)
Department of Navy
Widad Whitman
Acting Deputy Director for Batteries and Critical Materials, Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC)
U.S. Department of Energy
John Rood
CEO & Chairman
Momentus Space
Peter Komorowski
Director, Senior Counsel-Legal
SoftBank Group International
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Key CFIUS Issues Shaping Foreign Investment and National Security
Mitigating enforcement risk and improving deal certainty amid expanding scrutiny of non-notified transactions
Managing evolving data security, cross-border data access, and DOJ compliance requirements to safeguard sensitive information
Navigating outbound investment controls, economic security policies, and geopolitical competition shaping global investment strategies
Capitalizing on the AI infrastructure boom while navigating heightened CFIUS scrutiny of data centers, compute capacity, and energy assets
Unlocking investment and growth opportunities across the Defense Industrial Base by aligning transactions with evolving national security priorities
Strengthening transaction outcomes by addressing supply chain resilience, critical technology protection, and economic security considerations early in the deal process
Who Should Attend
Designed for professionals involved in foreign investment, cross-border transactions, national security reviews and regulatory compliance, including:
In-House Legal and Compliance
General Counsel, Investment Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers and Regulatory Counsel
M&A and Corporate Development
Corporate Development Executives, Transaction Counsel and M&A Professionals
Investment and Financial Services
Private Equity Professionals, Investment Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Institutional Investors
National Security and Government Affairs
Government Affairs, Corporate Security and National Security Professionals
Emerging Technology and Critical Industries
Legal, Compliance and Business Leaders in AI, Semiconductors, Defense, Aerospace, Biotechnology and Critical Infrastructure
Outside Counsel and Advisors
Law Firms, Regulatory Advisors and CFIUS Specialists
Why Attend
Gain practical perspectives on the regulatory, transactional and national security issues affecting foreign investment in the United States. At this conference, you will have the opportunity to:
Examine developments in CFIUS policy, reviews and enforcement.
Understand considerations affecting transaction filings and mitigation agreements.
Explore national security risks associated with emerging technologies and critical industries.
Hear perspectives from government officials, corporate executives and experienced legal practitioners.
Connect with professionals managing foreign investment transactions, regulatory reviews and compliance obligations.
Testimonials
“The ability to meet in-person with the speakers and other conference attendees. The networking opportunities were greatly appreciated.”—Jason Garkey, Momentus
“Great energy, in person, excellent panel speaks, good topics, nice representation from recent former and current government officials.”—Bridget Reineking, Cooley LLP
“I enjoyed the quality of the speakers, the setting, and the policy discussions.”—Connie Porter, Benesch
“Very on-point panel topics. Also nice to have the lunch opportunities to meet folks and chat.”—John Ingrassia, Proskauer Rose LLP
Sponsors & Partners
Supporting Sponsors
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With conferences in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, the C5 Group of Companies: American Conference Institute, the Canadian Institute, and C5 Group, provides a diverse portfolio of conferences, events and roundtables devoted to providing business intelligence to senior decision makers responding to challenges around the world.
For more information please contact:
Lanny Morris
Senior Business Development Manager
Phone: 347-964-4766
Email: [email protected]
