{"id":1610,"date":"2022-12-30T13:57:40","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T13:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/global-encryption\/?page_id=1610"},"modified":"2026-11-12T19:13:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T19:13:19","slug":"overview-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- GLOBAL STYLES -->\r\n<style>\r\n:root {\r\n\t--light-grey: #f5f5f5;\r\n\t--dark-grey: #121212; \/* attendees background; fold background *\/\r\n\t--color-a: #1C3A53; \/* news background; stats background; topic icons; testimonial spotlight background *\/\r\n\t--color-b: #56B1FC; \/* attendee icons; testimonial stars *\/\r\n\t--textcolor-a: #F5F5F5; \/* text color for dark backgrounds *\/\r\n\t--textcolor-b: rgba(36, 36, 36, 0.8); \/* secondary text (speaker details, topic descrips) *\/\r\n\t--textcolor-c: rgba(245, 245, 245, 0.8); \/* secondary text for dark backgrounds *\/\r\n\t--bordercolor-a: rgba(245, 245, 245, 0.15); \/* border for dark backgrounds *\/\r\n\t--bordercolor-b: rgba(36, 36, 36, 0.15); \/* border *\/\r\n}\r\n.page-template-page-event-overview .content-event-page .sub-site-content-event-home .body-content p:last-child { margin-bottom: 24px; !important; }\r\n.content-event-page .sub-site-content-event-home .cta-content .cta-block-row { background-color: var(--color-a) !important; padding: 84px 0 120px !important; }\r\n.body-content a.mainlink { font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.7px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: underline; outline: none; color: #242424; }\r\n.body-content h2 { margin: 0 0 32px !important; padding-top: 11px !important; }\r\n.body-content h3 { margin-bottom: 23px !important; }\r\n.body-content h4 { margin-bottom: 24px !important; }\r\n.body-content h5 { margin-bottom: 12px !important; font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 24px !important; }\r\n.body-content hr { border-top: 1px solid var(--bordercolor-b); }\r\n\/* Mobile *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 320px) {\r\n\t#news-component, #featured-component, #attend-component, #networking-component, #fold-component, #alert-component { padding: 48px 0 72px; }\r\n\t.body-content hr { margin: 59px 0 48px; }\r\n}\r\n\/* Laptop *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n\t#news-component, #featured-component, #attend-component, #networking-component, #fold-component, #alert-component { padding: 60px 0 84px; }\r\n}\r\n\/* Desktop *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 1280px) {\r\n\t#news-component, #featured-component, #attend-component, #networking-component, #fold-component, #alert-component { padding: 72px 0 108px; }\r\n\t.body-content hr { margin: 71px 0 60px; }\r\n}\r\n\/* Extra Large desktop *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 1536px) {\r\n\t#news-component, #featured-component, #attend-component, #networking-component, #fold-component, #alert-component { padding: 84px 0 120px; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- UPPER START -->\r\n<style>\r\n#featured-component { background-color: var(--light-grey); }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"row\" id=\"featured-component\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- #3 OPENING START -->\r\n<style>\r\n#intro-component .img-wrap img { border-radius: 2px; }\r\n#intro-component .vid-wrap { background-color: rgba(120, 120, 120, 0.1); padding: 24px; border-radius: 2px; justify-content: center; }\r\n#intro-component .vid-wrap iframe { aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 6px !important; }\r\n#intro-component .vid-wrap p { margin-bottom: 5px !important; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px !important; }\r\n#intro-component .callout { background-color: rgba(120, 120, 120, 0.1); padding: 16px; border-radius: 2px; }\r\n#intro-component .callout p { color: var(--textcolor-b) !important; margin-bottom: 0 !important; }\r\n@media (min-width: 320px) { #intro-component .copy-wrap { padding: 0; } }\r\n@media (min-width: 768px) { .img-wrap img { width: 100%; } }\r\n@media (min-width: 1024px) { #intro-component .copy-wrap { padding: 0 24px 0 0; } }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"row\" id=\"intro-component\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-8 col-lg-7 col-xl-7\">\r\n\t<div class=\"copy-wrap\">\r\n\t\t<h2>The definitive forum for navigating trade risk in the age of AI and advanced technologies.<\/h2>\r\n\t\t<p>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.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<p>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 &#038; Advanced Technologies builds on nearly two decades of tackling the most complex trade and legal risks at the heart of the global technology ecosystem.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<p>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\u2019s global trade risk.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<p>This year\u2019s 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.<\/p>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-4 col-lg-5 col-xl-5\">\r\n\t<div class=\"img-wrap\">\r\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/global-encryption\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2025\/04\/885L26-SNF-Overview-01.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" width=\"672\" height=\"456\" \/>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- #3 OPENING END -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- #4 SPEAKERS START -->\r\n<style>\r\n#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid { display: grid; justify-content: left; }\r\n#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card { overflow: hidden; text-align: left; }\r\n#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1; object-fit: cover; display: block; border-radius: 3px; }\r\n#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card .speaker-content { padding: 11px 0 4px; }\r\n#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card .speaker-content h3 { margin: 0 0 3px !important; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; font-weight: bold; }\r\n#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card .position { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; font-weight: normal; color: rgba(36, 36, 36, 0.6) }\r\n#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card .company { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--textcolor-b); }\r\n\/* Mobile *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 320px) {\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid {\r\n\t\tmargin: 18px auto 26px !important;\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tgrid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, 120px);\r\n\t\tgap: 12px;\r\n\t\tmax-width: 296px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card {\r\n\t\twidth: 120px;\r\n\t}\r\n}\r\n@media (min-width: 375px) {\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid {\r\n\t\tgrid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, 120px);\r\n\t\tgap: 12px;\r\n\t\tmax-width: 348px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card {\r\n\t\twidth: 120px;\r\n\t}\r\n}\r\n@media (min-width: 425px) {\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid {\r\n\t\tgrid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, 168px);\r\n\t\tgap: 24px;\r\n\t\tmax-width: 360px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card {\r\n\t\twidth: 168px;\r\n\t}\r\n}\r\n\/* Tablet *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid {\r\n\t\tmargin: 18px auto 26px !important;\r\n\t\tgrid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, 156px);\r\n\t\tgap: 24px;\r\n\t\tmax-width: 696px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card {\r\n\t\twidth: 156px;\r\n\t}\r\n}\r\n\/* Laptop *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid {\r\n\t\tgrid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, 136px);\r\n\t\tgap: 20px;\r\n\t\tmax-width: 928px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card {\r\n\t\twidth: 136px;\r\n\t}\r\n}\r\n\/* Desktop *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 1280px) {\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid {\r\n\t\tgrid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, 160px);\r\n\t\tgap: 40px;\r\n\t\tmax-width: 1160px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card {\r\n\t\twidth: 160px;\r\n\t}\r\n}\r\n\/* Large desktop *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 1440px) {\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid {\r\n\t\tgrid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, 160px);\r\n\t\tgap: 40px;\r\n\t\tmax-width: 1160px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card {\r\n\t\twidth: 160px;\r\n\t}\r\n}\r\n\/* Extra Large desktop *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 1536px) {\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid {\r\n\t\tgrid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, 192px);\r\n\t\tgap: 48px;\r\n\t\tmax-width: 1392px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#featured-speakers-component .speaker-grid .speaker-card {\r\n\t\twidth: 192px;\r\n\t}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"row\" id=\"featured-speakers-component\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 col-xl-12\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-6\">\r\n\t<h2>Co-Chairs<\/h2>\r\n\t<div class=\"speaker-grid\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"speaker-card\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2026\/11\/melissa-duffy.png\" alt=\"Headshot\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"speaker-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Melissa Duffy<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"position\"><em>Partner<\/em><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"company\">Fenwick<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"speaker-card\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2026\/11\/laurence-hull.png\" alt=\"Headshot\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"speaker-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Laurence Hull<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"position\"><em>Senior Counsel, Global Trade<\/em><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"company\">Uber<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-6\">\r\n\t<h2>Chair Emeritus<\/h2>\r\n\t<div class=\"speaker-grid\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"speaker-card\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2026\/11\/roszel-thomsen-ii.png\" alt=\"Headshot\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"speaker-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3>Roszel C. Thomsen II<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"position\"><em>Partner<\/em><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"company\">Thomsen and Burke LLP<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<br>\r\n<a href=\".\/speakers\/\" class=\"mainlink\">View All Speakers<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- #4 SPEAKERS END -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- UPPER END -->\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- #8 ATTENDEES START -->\r\n<style>\r\n#attend-component { background-color: var(--dark-grey); }\r\n#attend-component h2, #attend-component h5, #attend-component p, #attend-component li, #attend-component a { color: var(--textcolor-a) !important; }\r\n#attend-component hr { border-top: 1px solid var(--bordercolor-a); }\r\n#attend-component ul { margin: 0 0 24px 18px !important; padding-inline-start: 0 !important; }\r\n#attend-component ul li { margin-bottom: 6px; }\r\n#attend-component ul.org-list { list-style: none; }\r\n#attend-component .flex-grid {\r\n\t--columns: 3;\r\n\t--gap: 36px;\r\n\tdisplay: flex;\r\n\tflex-wrap: wrap;\r\n\tgap: var(--gap);\r\n\tmargin: 17px 0 41px;\r\n}\r\n#attend-component .flex-grid__item {\r\n\tbox-sizing: border-box;\r\n\tflex: 0 0 100%; \/* Mobile: 1 column *\/\r\n\tdisplay: flex;\r\n\talign-items: flex-start;\r\n\tgap: calc(var(--gap) \/ 2);\r\n\tmargin: 0; padding: 0 12px 36px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bordercolor-a); border-left: 0;\r\n}\r\n#attend-component .flex-grid__item:last-of-type {\r\n\tborder-bottom: 0;\r\n}\r\n#attend-component .flex-grid__item svg { width: 48px; height: 48px; flex: 0 0 48px; }\r\n#attend-component .flex-grid__item svg path { fill: var(--color-b); stroke-width: 0; }\r\n#attend-component .flex-grid__item p { margin-bottom: 0 !important; color: var(--textcolor-c) !important; }\r\n\/* Mobile *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 320px) {\r\n\t#attend-component .list-wrap { margin: 24px 0 0 !important; }\r\n\t#attend-component ul.org-list { margin: 24px 0 48px !important; column-count: 2; column-gap: 2rem; }\r\n}\r\n\/* Tablet *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n\t#attend-component .list-wrap { margin: 16px 0 0 !important; padding-right: 48px; }\r\n\t#attend-component ul.org-list { margin: 12px 0 48px !important; column-count: 4; column-gap: 3rem; }\r\n\t#attend-component .flex-grid__item {\r\n\t\tflex-basis: calc((100% - (2 * var(--gap))) \/ 3);\r\n\t\tpadding: 0 0 0 24px; border-bottom: 0; border-left: 1px solid var(--bordercolor-a);\r\n\t\tflex-direction: column;\r\n\t\tgap: calc(var(--gap) \/ 3);\r\n\t}\r\n\t#attend-component .flex-grid__item svg { width: 60px; height: 60px; flex: 0 0 60px; }\r\n}\r\n\/* Desktop *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n\t#attend-component .flex-grid__item {\r\n\t\tflex-basis: calc((100% - ((var(--columns) - 1) * var(--gap))) \/ var(--columns));\r\n\t}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"row\" id=\"attend-component\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-8 col-lg-8 col-xl-10\">\r\n\t<h2>Learn, Connect, And Benchmark with Senior Legal Counsel &#038; Trade Compliance Professionals Facing Today\u2019s Most Complex Trade Risks<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 col-xl-12\">\r\n<div class=\"flex-grid\">\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"flex-grid__item\">\r\n\t\t<div>\r\n\t\t\t<h5>Experience a Forum Rebuilt from the Ground Up<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Formerly the Annual Forum on Global Encryption Export Controls, the program now covers the full range of trade controls &#038; geopolitical risks shaping AI, chips, global compute, connected hardware, and quantum computing.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"flex-grid__item\">\r\n\t\t<div>\r\n\t\t\t<h5>Elevate Trade\u2019s Role in Business Decisions<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"flex-grid__item\">\r\n\t\t<div>\r\n\t\t\t<h5>Prepare for the Next Control Perimeter<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Anticipate where AI, compute, semiconductors, cloud and quantum controls may move next.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"flex-grid__item\">\r\n\t\t<div>\r\n\t\t\t<h5>Turn Regulatory Uncertainty into Action<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Compare strategies for navigating shifting U.S., European and Chinese requirement, and preserve growth and market access.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"flex-grid__item\">\r\n\t\t<div>\r\n\t\t\t<h5>Benchmark Your Trade Controls Against Industry Peers<\/h5>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Build your trade risk brain trust, identify practical approaches to supply chain integrity, customer diligence and diversion prevention, and pressure test your strategies.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-8 col-lg-6 col-xl-6\">\r\n\t<p>This year\u2019s agenda reflects the reality that companies increasingly face multiple regulatory regimes simultaneously, often across several jurisdictions. The Forum's expanded scope helps attendees understand how these regimes interact and what they mean for business growth, innovation, fundraising, commercialization, and global operations.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n-->\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-8 col-lg-6 col-xl-6\">\r\n\t<h2>Who Should Attend<\/h2>\r\n\t<p>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.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-6\">\r\n<div class=\"list-wrap\">\r\n\t<h5>Designed for:<\/h5>\r\n\t<ul>\r\n\t\t<li>General Counsel<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>Associate General Counsel<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>Trade Compliance Leaders<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>Export Controls Professionals<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>Government Affairs Leaders<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>Legal &#038; Compliance Teams<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>AI and Advanced Technology Startups<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>Semiconductor Companies<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>Cloud &#038; Infrastructure Providers<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>Quantum Technology Organizations<\/li>\r\n\t\t<li>Investors and Technology Transactions Professionals<\/li>\r\n\t<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- #8 ATTENDEES END -->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- #10 GALLERY START -->\r\n<style>\r\n#gallery-component { background-image: url(https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/global-encryption\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2025\/04\/885L26-SNF-Gallery.jpg); background-color: #F5F5F5; background-repeat: no-repeat; height: 432px; }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"row\" id=\"gallery-component\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n  <div class=\"row\">\r\n    <div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 col-xl-12\">\r\n      &nbsp;\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- #10 GALLERY END -->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- FOLD START -->\r\n<style>\r\n#fold-component { background-color: var(--dark-grey); }\r\n:root {\r\n\t--fold-component-margin: 48px;\r\n\t--fold-component-text-color: #F5F5F5;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"row\" id=\"fold-component\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- #12 WORKSHOPS 3 OPTIONS START -->\r\n<style>\r\n#workshops-component { margin-bottom: var(--fold-component-margin); }\r\n#workshops-component h2, #workshops-component p, #workshops-component a { color: var(--fold-component-text-color) !important; }\r\n#workshops-component .workshops-wrap { display: flex; }\r\n#workshops-component .workshops-heading { margin: 0 !important; }\r\n#workshops-component .workshops-heading p.disclaimer { color: var(--textcolor-c) !important; }\r\n#workshops-component .workshop-card { width: 360px; height: 360px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; border-radius: 2px; border: 1px solid var(--bordercolor-a); text-decoration: none; outline: none; }\r\n#workshops-component a.workshop-card:hover .title { text-decoration: underline; }\r\n#workshops-component .workshop-card .prefix { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 19px !important; }\r\n#workshops-component .workshop-card .title { font-size: 21px; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 0; }\r\n#workshops-component .workshop-card .date-time { margin-bottom: 0 !important; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; text-transform: uppercase; }\r\n\/* Mobile *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 320px) {\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshops-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; margin-left: -20px; margin-right: -20px; }\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshop { margin: 0 20px !important; }\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshop-card { margin-bottom: 24px !important; padding: 21px 24px 20px; }\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshop-card:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }\r\n}\r\n\/* Tablet *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshops-wrap { display: flex; margin-left: -12px; margin-right: -12px; }\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshop { width: 336px; margin: 0 12px !important; }\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshops-heading { width: 696px; }\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshop-card { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }\r\n}\r\n\/* Laptop *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshops-wrap { margin-left: -20px; margin-right: -20px; }\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshop { width: 282px; height: 282px; margin: 0 20px !important; }\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshops-heading { width: 282px; }\r\n}\r\n\/* Desktop *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 1280px) {\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshops-wrap { margin-left: -20px; margin-right: -20px; }\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshop { width: 360px; height: 360px; margin: 0 20px !important; }\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshops-heading { width: 360px; }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\/* Extra Large desktop *\/\r\n@media (min-width: 1536px) {\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshops-wrap { margin-left: -24px; margin-right: -24px; }\r\n\t#workshops-component .workshop { width: 432px; height: 432px; margin: 0 24px !important; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"row\" id=\"workshops-component\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-8 col-lg-6 col-xl-6\">\r\n\t<div class=\"workshops-heading\">\r\n\t\t<h2><span style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">Pre-Forum Masterclass Series<\/h2>\r\n<!--\r\n\t\t<p>Add more value to your conference experience by signing up for these <span style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">hands-on<\/span> and practical workshops and consider sending your team.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<p class=\"small disclaimer\">Workshops are offered <span style=\"white-space: nowrap;\">In-Person<\/span> only<\/p>\r\n-->\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 col-xl-12\">\r\n<div class=\"workshops-wrap\">\r\n\t<a href=\".\/workshops\/workshop-a\/\" class=\"workshop workshop-card\">\r\n\t\t<div>\r\n\t\t<p class=\"prefix\">Virtual Masterclass 1<\/p>\r\n\t\t<p class=\"title\">U.S. Encryption (ENC) Export Controls: A Foundational Resource for Trade Compliance Professionals in the AI &#038; Advanced Technology Sectors<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<p class=\"date-time\">March 8, 2027<br>9:00 am&ndash;1:00 pm<\/p>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n\t<a href=\".\/workshops\/workshop-b\/\" class=\"workshop workshop-card\">\r\n\t\t<div>\r\n\t\t<p class=\"prefix\">Virtual Masterclass 2<\/p>\r\n\t\t<p class=\"title\">A Complete Guide for Understanding Export Controls for Cloud, Remote Access, and Cross-Border Compute Controls<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<p class=\"date-time\">March 9, 2027<br>9:00 am&ndash;1:00 pm<\/p>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n\t<a href=\".\/workshops\/workshop-c\/\" class=\"workshop workshop-card\">\r\n\t\t<div>\r\n\t\t<p class=\"prefix\">Virtual Masterclass 3<\/p>\r\n\t\t<p class=\"title\">New Frontiers in Advanced Technology Transactions: U.S. Outbound Investment Controls, COINS &#038; the Export-Control Intersection<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<p class=\"date-time\">March 10, 2027<br>9:00 am&ndash;1:00 pm<\/p>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- #12 WORKSHOPS 3 OPTIONS END -->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- #17 TESTIMONIALS START -->\r\n<style>\r\n#testimonials-component { margin: 72px 0 0; }\r\n#testimonials-component h2 { color: var(--textcolor-a); text-align: center; }\r\n#testimonials-component .testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 48px; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }\r\n#testimonials-component .testimonial-card { padding: 0; }\r\n#testimonials-component .testimonial-card .stars { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 24px; color: var(--color-b); }\r\n#testimonials-component .testimonial-card blockquote { margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 0; border: none; text-indent: 2em; font-family: serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; color: var(--textcolor-a); }\r\n#testimonials-component .testimonial-card cite { display: block; margin: 0; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; color: var(--textcolor-c); }\r\n@media (min-width: 320px) { #testimonials-component .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\r\n@media (min-width: 768px) { #testimonials-component .testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 48px; max-width: 1392px; margin: 0 auto; } }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"row\" id=\"testimonials-component\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 col-xl-12\">\r\n\t<h2>Testimonials<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonials-grid\">\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"testimonial-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"stars\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<\/div>\r\n\t\t<blockquote>\r\n\t\t\t\u201cBest conference for legal, technical, operational encryption, cybersecurity issues and best practices.\u201d\r\n\t\t<\/blockquote>\r\n\t\t<cite>&mdash;Senior Manager, Global Export Trade, Cisco<\/cite>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"testimonial-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"stars\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<\/div>\r\n\t\t<blockquote>\r\n\t\t\t\u201cI found all the material to be relevant and it was covered in just about enough depth to keep the audience engaged.\u201d\r\n\t\t<\/blockquote>\r\n\t\t<cite>&mdash;Global Trade Compliance Specialist, Hitachi Vantara<\/cite>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"testimonial-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"stars\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<\/div>\r\n\t\t<blockquote>\r\n\t\t\t\u201cThe combination of topics and speakers resulted in a dynamic exchange of information and opinions.\u201d\r\n\t\t<\/blockquote>\r\n\t\t<cite>&mdash;Trade Compliance Manager, Nutanix<\/cite>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- #17 TESTIMONIALS END -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- FOLD END -->\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"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&hellip;","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-event-overview.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1610","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Trade Controls for AI &amp; Advanced Technologies<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the latest in global encryption regulations at ACI&#039;s conference, featuring industry insights and actionable compliance strategies.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Trade Controls for AI &amp; Advanced Technologies\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Explore the latest in global encryption regulations at ACI&#039;s conference, featuring industry insights and actionable compliance strategies.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Trade Controls for AI &amp; Advanced Technologies\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-11-12T19:13:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2025\/10\/885L_LinkedIn_General_1200x1200.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2020\/12\/885L21_Twitter.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/\",\"name\":\"Trade Controls for AI &amp; Advanced Technologies\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/global-encryption\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2025\/04\/885L26-SNF-Overview-01.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-12-30T13:57:40+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-11-12T19:13:19+00:00\",\"description\":\"Explore the latest in global encryption regulations at ACI's conference, featuring industry insights and actionable compliance strategies.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/global-encryption\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2025\/04\/885L26-SNF-Overview-01.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/global-encryption\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2025\/04\/885L26-SNF-Overview-01.jpg\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Overview\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/\",\"name\":\"Trade Controls for AI &amp; Advanced Technologies\",\"description\":\"Template used to create new conference sites\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Trade Controls for AI &amp; Advanced Technologies","description":"Explore the latest in global encryption regulations at ACI's conference, featuring industry insights and actionable compliance strategies.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Trade Controls for AI &amp; Advanced Technologies","og_description":"Explore the latest in global encryption regulations at ACI's conference, featuring industry insights and actionable compliance strategies.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/","og_site_name":"Trade Controls for AI &amp; Advanced Technologies","article_modified_time":"2026-11-12T19:13:19+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":1200,"url":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2025\/10\/885L_LinkedIn_General_1200x1200.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_image":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2020\/12\/885L21_Twitter.jpg","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/","url":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/","name":"Trade Controls for AI &amp; Advanced Technologies","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/global-encryption\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2025\/04\/885L26-SNF-Overview-01.jpg","datePublished":"2022-12-30T13:57:40+00:00","dateModified":"2026-11-12T19:13:19+00:00","description":"Explore the latest in global encryption regulations at ACI's conference, featuring industry insights and actionable compliance strategies.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/global-encryption\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2025\/04\/885L26-SNF-Overview-01.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/global-encryption\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2025\/04\/885L26-SNF-Overview-01.jpg"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Overview"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/","name":"Trade Controls for AI &amp; Advanced Technologies","description":"Template used to create new conference sites","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1610"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1610\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3202,"href":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1610\/revisions\/3202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/trade-controls\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}