PAEI/WIT-NC Workshop: Sanctions and Restricted Party Screening for Tech Companies

PAEI / WIT-NC Joint Extended Program

Sanctions and Restricted Party Screening for Tech Companies

Intended for experienced practitioners in the tech industry, who are looking to “up their game” in an area of critical compliance importance.

 Wednesday, November 20th
Extended Program: 3:00 pm – 8:00pm
Networking, Dinner, and Program

 An extended program focusing on benchmarking and sharing best practices on how tech companies face the challenges screening for embargoed destinations and restricted parties to comply with BIS and OFAC regulations.

The afternoon session will consist of panel discussions by industry experts, with the evening session consisting of a networking dinner and presentation by solution providers about the latest advancements in tools available to support screening and resolution.

In light of the recent Department of Justice charges and BIS sanctions against Huawei, it is more important than ever for companies to use robust screening methodologies to mitigate risk.

• Overview of Screening Challenges to the Tech Industry – Downloads, Distys and Data
• Panel 1: Designing Effective Automated Screening Programs for Tech Companies
• Panel 2: Due Diligence – Meeting the Challenges of the 50% Rule, Channel Partners, and End-Use Restrictions
• Panel 3: Shutdown and Disaster Planning – Excluding Former Customers and Setting UP Your System for Rapid Response to Changes in Sanctioned and Restricted Party listings

Participate in local, practical training without expensive travel costs brought to you by your local Bay Area Trade Professional groups, PAEI and WIT-NC.

Hosted by: PAEI Director Dan Fisher Owens, Partner Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP WIT-NC President Jessica Latham, Manager, Trade and Customs KPMG

Location: Cisco Systems, 260 E. Tasman Drive Building 9, Caymus Conference Room San Jose, CA 95134

Registration: Member -$125; Non-Member -$175. Corp Table and Student Rate N/A this month.