OVERVIEW

The U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global are pleased to invite you to a roundtable discussion on managing risk associated with advanced technologies with military and civilian applications.

The roundtable will provide a forum to discuss risk management using data-driven decision making to conduct more efficient due diligence screening. Following the roundtable, attendees will be able to strengthen their firm's compliance with international sanctions frameworks and mitigate financial, reputational, and legal risks to their companies and investment portfolios. 

The roundtable presentation will feature case studies showcasing how technology and related components may end up in the hands of authoritarian governments. Experts will provide examples of obfuscation techniques sanctioned actors use to procure Western technology and highlight the tech and financial sector's role in countering this proliferation. Participants will receive guidance on list-based screening services for sanctions compliance, and sample contract language to strengthen due diligence processes and recommendations for risk management related to dual-use technologies.

The roundtable will be held in Prague on 10 December 2024 from 9:00-12:00 with a networking lunch to follow from 12:00-13:00. Registrants will receive updates on the venue and agenda in December 2024 if their registration is approved.

EVENT DETAILS 

When: 10 December 2024

Where: Prague, Czechia

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

The roundtable is open to citizens of Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland , Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine; and tailored for investors, start-up founders, leaders of accelerators and incubators, and stakeholders from the financial sector.

REGISTRATION, FEES, AND LOGISTICS 

Early registration is highly encouraged, as a limited number of seats are available for the roundtable. This event will be held in English and is free of charge to participants, but participants’ registration must be approved in advance.

Upon the conclusion of the registration period, all registrant information will be processed in accordance with compliance requirements in all applicable U.S., and international laws. During this review period in November 2024, registrants should anticipate an email confirmation indicating that their registration information is being reviewed, details regarding the workshop speakers and agenda, and, ultimately, the determination of their registration status. Our team appreciates your patience throughout this process.

If you have any questions or need further information please contact Ms. Marta Kosmyna at mkosmyna@crdfglobal.org.