Register Now for the American Conference Institute 3rd Conference on Trade & Sanctions Compliance and Enforcement – Jan 25 – Jan 26, 2027 – Houston, TX

January 25–26, 2027
The Chifley Houston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Houston, TX

Organized by the American Conference Institute (ACI), this conference brings together trade compliance professionals, legal counsel, and industry leaders to discuss strategies for managing sanctions, tariffs, export controls, and enforcement risks. The closed-door forum offers opportunities to benchmark compliance practices, exchange insights with peers, and explore practical approaches to navigating an increasingly complex global trade environment.

Key Trade & Sanctions Compliance Challenges

Companies expanding into new markets, diversifying suppliers, and strengthening supply chains face evolving regulatory and enforcement pressures. Key issues addressed include:

• Coordination between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to combat trade fraud and tariff evasion
• Recent Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) enforcement actions involving U.S. companies
• Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) changes to export licensing and its anticipated “50% Rule”
• Additional screening and compliance considerations following the designation of Latin American drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs)

Conference Chairs

• Lindsay Hamminga — Senior Counsel, Equinor
• Matt Bell — Founder, TradeCompliance.Software

Featured Speakers

• Gabriella Neal — Global Sanctions Counsel & Compliance, Halliburton Energy Services Inc.
• Daniel Ostrow — VP, Head of Compliance, World Kinect Corporation
• Dan Strick — Director, Global Trade Compliance, Extreme Networks
• Bob Ward — Customs Regulatory & Advisory Manager, Siemens Energy
• Ashley McCauley — Senior Legal Counsel, Trade Controls, Shell
• Emily Buchanan — Vice President, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Noble Corporation

Networking & Knowledge-Sharing Opportunities

Industry Connections
Meet compliance leaders, decision-makers, legal professionals, and industry peers facing similar regulatory challenges. Exchange perspectives and build professional relationships around sanctions, tariffs, and international trade compliance.

Practical Insights & Case Studies
Explore real-world scenarios through interactive case studies, expert panels, and peer discussions focused on developing actionable compliance strategies.

Breakout Roundtables
Participate in focused discussions addressing trade compliance challenges throughout the oil and gas supply chain, with dedicated topics covering:

• Upstream
• Midstream
• Downstream
• Oilfield Services & Technology

The conference provides a forum for professionals to exchange practical knowledge, assess emerging regulatory challenges, and strengthen their approaches to trade and sanctions compliance.

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