Our 2023 Event has Concluded
For those who attended, thank you for an incredible event. We are looking forward to returning in September 2024.
American Conference Institute’s 7th National Forum on FOCI is the one and only, comprehensive FOCI event for all industry leaders!
2023 CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
Curtis H. Chappell
Vice President, Security
Thales Defense & Security, Inc.
Jill McClune
General Counsel, US
Avon Protection Systems, Inc.
Norman E. Pashoian
Industrial Security Consultant
White & Case LLP
2023 GOVERNMENT SPEAKER
Daniel S. Valentine
Acting Team Lead/Mitigation Strategy Manager
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
2023 C-LEVEL EXECUTIVE PANEL
Pete Dordal
President
GardaWorld Federal Services
Robert Geckle
President & CEO
Airbus Space & Defense, Inc.
John C. Rood
CEO & Chair
Momentus Space
2023 Distinguished Faculty
Jennifer Brown
Director of Security & FSO/TCO
iDirect Government
Tom Dale
Outside Director
Stantec GS, Inc.
Eric Robert “Ric” Helthall
Outside Director
Presidio Federal Inc.
Michelle Hertz
VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
CGI Federal Inc.
About the Conference
The Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) is increasing its scrutiny and compliance expectations in the wake of significant new and anticipated developments. With so much on the line and a greater emphasis on the “I” in FOCI, don’t miss key takeaways and best practices for handling critically important, high stakes challenges, including:
- Special Remarks: The State of DCSA – Expectations and Priorities: Key Updates on the Agency’s Organizational Structure, Filing Timelines and Quality Management Plan;
- The Heightened DCSA Focus on the “I” in FOCI: New Reporting and More Expectations Affecting DCSA Approvals;
- Mitigating Risks Posed by Foreign and Dual Citizenship of Employees and Others: What Has (and Hasn’t) Yielded DCSA Approval and The Newest Best Practices for Moving Forward;
- Using Proxy and Voting Trust Agreements Instead of SCAs and SSAs: The Newest, Lessor Known Considerations, Timelines and Processes; and
- The Increasing Overlap of FOCI and CFIUS: Evolving Considerations Affecting Filings, Reviews, Mitigation Agreements – and Your Strategy for Managing Concurrent Processes.
Testimonials
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.
WHO YOU WILL MEET
Vice Presidents and Directors of:
- Global Corporate & Industrial Security
- Export Controls
- Acquisition Policy
- Government Contracts, Compliance & Relations
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
Corporate Professionals:
- Directors
- Board Directors
- Outside Directors
- Proxy Holders
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Facility Security Officer (FSO)
- Rick Management/Practice Officer