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Bonus Session
Join us September 16th for a practical bonus session, “A Primer on Entering and Operating in the FOCI World,” offering a current roadmap to navigating FOCI requirements, mitigation strategies, and DCSA oversight.
Join C5’s 8th National Forum on FOCI – September 29–30 in Washington, DC – and gain the strategic advantage your organization needs to stay ahead of rising compliance risks.
Specifically tailored for FOCI-mitigated companies, this high-level event brings together the most trusted corporate security executives and top outside counsel to share real-world insights and benchmark best practices in today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. With national security scrutiny intensifying and the spotlight firmly on the “Influence” in FOCI, you’ll walk away with critical takeaways and proven strategies to strengthen your mitigation posture and protect what matters most.
Conference Co-Chairs
Patrick Clancey
President and Chief Executive Officer
IDEMIA NSS
Jennifer Brown
Vice President, Federal Security
HP;
Outside Director
WSP USA
Karalyn Mildorf
Partner
Clifford Chance LLP
Distinguished Faculty
Anthony Fadel
General Counsel & Secretary
ST Engineering North America
Jason Welch
Vice President, Security and Information Technology
Austal USA
Wayne Belluche
Vice President & Chief Security Officer
Elbit Systems of America
Robert Rixmann
Vice President, Security
Leonardo DRS
Paul Michaels
Chief Security Officer
Fortinet Federal, Inc.
Erin Bruce Iacobucci
National Security Advisor
Squire Patton Boggs
Why Now?
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) FOCI evaluation scrutiny has unprecedently increased. What can government contractors expect around DCSA’s revised SF-328 expectations? What updated process and compliance implementation factors should companies be considering amid a sea change in the 847 requirements?
Navigating the New SF-328: Creating Processes and Protocols for Expanded Reporting Requirements
The Nuanced Role of the National Interest Determination (NID): How Companies are Now Structuring and Implementing Mitigation Agreements and Addressing Expected (and Unexpected) Challenges
Classified Contracts and CUI: What DCSA Now Requires in a FOCI Mitigated Landscape
Contrasting DCSA and Other Agencies’ FOCI Processes: Dissecting the Nuances Across Cognizant Security Agencies (CSAs)
The Evolving Role of General Counsel in FOCI-Mitigated Companies: First-Hand Insights into the Bigger Picture of FOCI Mitigation
Perspectives from Outside Directors and Proxy Holders: How Outside Directors Are Now Approaching Their Roles to Meet DCSA Expectations
Simplifying and Baselining Your Affiliated Operation Plan (AOP): Practical Takeaways for Mitigating and Managing Affiliated Operations
The Increasing Overlap of CFIUS and DCSA Jurisdictions: Special Considerations for Filing, Reviewing and Transaction Due Diligence
Who You Will Meet
Vice Presidents and Directors of:
- Global Corporate & Industrial Security
- Export Controls
- Acquisition Policy
- Government Contracts, Compliance & Relations
Corporate Professionals:
- Directors
- Board Directors
- Outside Directors
- Proxy Holders
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Facility Security Officer (FSO)
- Rick Management/Practice Officer
Attorneys, Accountants and Consultants Specializing in:
- Government Contracts
- National and Homeland Security
- CFIUS Export Controls
- International Trade
- M&A and Joint Ventures
- Foreign Investment
- Private Equity & Hedge Funds
CLE Accreditation
Accreditation will be sought in those jurisdictions requested by the registrants which have continuing education requirements. This course is identified as non-transitional for the purposes of CLE accreditation.
Learn more“My experience was very valuable. Learned things that I can immediately apply to my work.”
“The in-person interaction was great – both learning about other’s initiatives and creating networking opportunities.”
“Really appreciated the conference. Very practical information that could be utilized to support our compliance programs or for consideration during the next transaction. Not all FOCI have as much real-world information – so most appreciated.”
Sponsor Opportunities
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]
