NAITA Global Strategies Forum
Key Export Control Issues & Updates
November 2-3, 2022 • Huntsville

The NAITA Global Strategies Forum, presented by Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, is an expansion of NAITA’s previous Export Control Update Programs to include key Export Control Issues and Updates, Emerging and Foundational Technologies, National Security and Innovation, National Security and Commercial Space, OFAC, CFIUS, Cyber Security for Government Contractors, and Global Supply Chain Issues. This event features speakers Kevin Wolf, Partner with Akin Gump in Washington, DC, and former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS), U.S. Department of Commerce; and Candace Goforth, Managing Director, Goforth Trade Advisors, and former Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department of State. Both are subject matter experts on the ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and the EAR (Export Administration Regulations). Assistant Secretary Kevin Wolf led recent presidential Export Control Reform efforts, which moved many items and components from the ITAR to the EAR; while Candace Goforth led the State Department office that is the authority for interpretation and implementation of the ITAR, which governs the manufacture, export, and temporary import of defense articles, the furnishing of defense services, and brokering activities of military-related articles and technologies to safeguard U.S. national security and further U.S. foreign policy objectives.

Click here to view the NAITA Global Strategies Forum Agenda.

This forum will provide updates and opportunities for discussion among key government regulators; policy leaders; and trade, legal, and academic practitioners.

Approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for 12 CLEs.

KEY SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Kevin Wolf
Partner
Akin Gump
and former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration
Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS)
U.S. Department of Commerce

Catherine Hamilton
Licensing Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
U.S. Department of State

Michael Hoffman
Director, Western Regional Office
Bureau of Industry & Security
International Trade Administration | U.S. Department of Commerce

Candace Goforth
Managing Director
Goforth Trade Advisors
and former Policy Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
U.S. Department of State

Michael Martin
Assistant Director
Export Control Directorate
Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA)
U.S. Department of Defense

David Moreau
Senior Engineer
Export Control Directorate
Missiles and Space Systems
Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA)
U.S. Department of Defense

Adam Vaccaro
CFIUS Coordinator
Office of Investment Security | Industry & Analysis
International Trade Administration | U.S. Department of Commerce

Alan Enslen
Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
NAITA Vice President | Global Initiatives
Conference Chair  | NAITA Global Strategies Forum

NAITA greatly appreciates the support of the following sponsors & partners:

Presenting Sponsor:  Womble Bond Dickinson
Hospitality Sponsor:  Aviagen Inc.
Reception Sponsor:  PPG Aerospace
Consul Sponsor:  Alabama International Trade Center
Travel Voucher Sponsors:  Port of Huntsville & Breeze Airways

Cooperating Sponsors: Alabama Department of Commerce, Alabama District Export Council, Export Alabama Alliance, Alabama Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, Alabama Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, The Catalyst, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Click here to view available Sponsorship Opportunities for the Global Strategies Forum. A limited number of Exhibits is also available.

Cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the event are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the event after registering, a substitute may be sent.

Registration Fee:

Save $100 with Early Registration (Extended): $550 for NAITA Members | $650 for Non-Members

NAITA Global Strategies Forum
CFIUS Foreign Investment Luncheon Only
November 3, 2022 • 12:30 pm • The Westin Huntsville

11/3/22 CFIUS Foreign Investment Luncheon Only:
$50 for NAITA Members & with ED Discount
$75 for 11/3/22 CFIUS Foreign Investment Luncheon Only for Non-Members