The definitive forum for navigating trade risk in the age of AI and advanced technologies.
For nearly 20 years, this Forum has been the premier gathering for professionals navigating encryption, AI, cloud, cyber, and export compliance challenges. Today, trade compliance responsibilities have expanded beyond traditional export controls, and trade risk is no longer an after-thought in the C-Suite and the boardroom. Legal and trade compliance leaders in the advanced technology sector face a new and evolving reality. The Forum must evolve to reflect that reality.
Designed for legal counsel and trade compliance leaders from innovative startups, established tech giants, and everyone in-between, the 17th Forum on Trade Controls for AI & Advanced Technologies builds on nearly two decades of tackling the most complex trade and legal risks at the heart of the global technology ecosystem.
Tailored to Silicon Valley, the expanded program connects AI, semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, data centers, drones, robotics, connected hardware, quantum computing, fundraising, and technology investment with practical insights to manage your organization’s global trade risk.
This year’s broadened spectrum of ideas, discussion, and practical learning is available across three virtual masterclasses and a high-impact two-day Forum available in-person or livestream.
Co-Chairs
Melissa Duffy
Partner
Fenwick
Laurence Hull
Senior Counsel, Global Trade
Uber
Chair Emeritus
Roszel C. Thomsen II
Partner
Thomsen and Burke LLP
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Learn, Connect, And Benchmark with Senior Legal Counsel & Trade Compliance Professionals Facing Today’s Most Complex Trade Risks
Experience a Forum Rebuilt from the Ground Up
Formerly the Annual Forum on Global Encryption Export Controls, the program now covers the full range of trade controls & geopolitical risks shaping AI, chips, global compute, connected hardware, and quantum computing.
Elevate Trade’s Role in Business Decisions
Learn how trade compliance leaders are becoming key upstream advisors to the business, integrating trade risk mitigation into product development, technology access, investment and transactions before commitments are made.
Prepare for the Next Control Perimeter
Anticipate where AI, compute, semiconductors, cloud and quantum controls may move next.
Turn Regulatory Uncertainty into Action
Compare strategies for navigating shifting U.S., European and Chinese requirement, and preserve growth and market access.
Benchmark Your Trade Controls Against Industry Peers
Build your trade risk brain trust, identify practical approaches to supply chain integrity, customer diligence and diversion prevention, and pressure test your strategies.
Who Should Attend
Whether you are fielding complex questions around export controls for AI models, navigating sanctions exposure, assessing cloud access risks, evaluating outbound investments, or preparing for evolving quantum and semiconductor regulations, this Forum provides the practical guidance and peer benchmarking opportunities you need.
Designed for:
- General Counsel
- Associate General Counsel
- Trade Compliance Leaders
- Export Controls Professionals
- Government Affairs Leaders
- Legal & Compliance Teams
- AI and Advanced Technology Startups
- Semiconductor Companies
- Cloud & Infrastructure Providers
- Quantum Technology Organizations
- Investors and Technology Transactions Professionals
Pre-Forum Masterclass Series
Virtual Masterclass 1
U.S. Encryption (ENC) Export Controls: A Foundational Resource for Trade Compliance Professionals in the AI & Advanced Technology Sectors
March 8, 2027
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Virtual Masterclass 2
A Complete Guide for Understanding Export Controls for Cloud, Remote Access, and Cross-Border Compute Controls
March 9, 2027
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Virtual Masterclass 3
New Frontiers in Advanced Technology Transactions: U.S. Outbound Investment Controls, COINS & the Export-Control Intersection
March 10, 2027
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Testimonials
“Best conference for legal, technical, operational encryption, cybersecurity issues and best practices.”—Senior Manager, Global Export Trade, Cisco
“I found all the material to be relevant and it was covered in just about enough depth to keep the audience engaged.”—Global Trade Compliance Specialist, Hitachi Vantara
“The combination of topics and speakers resulted in a dynamic exchange of information and opinions.”—Trade Compliance Manager, Nutanix
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For more information please contact:
Lanny Morris
Senior Business Development Manager
Phone: 347-964-4766
Email: [email protected]
