20th Annual Flagship Conference on Economic Sanctions and Enforcement Compliance

Two Decades of Excellence in Sanctions Policy and Compliance

ACI's Flagship DC Sanctions Conference marks its 20th Anniversary on April 29-30, 2026, returning to the National Press Club for this milestone year. For two decades, this event has stood as the definitive gathering for sanctions and compliance professionals—bringing together regulators, industry leaders, and legal experts shaping the future of global sanctions policy.

Why Attend

As the largest and most respected sanctions conference of its kind, the 2026 program promises an exceptional forum for insight, strategy, and collaboration. Senior compliance executives from across finance, law, and global trade will convene to navigate the rapidly evolving sanctions landscape, benchmark best practices, and engage directly with key government and enforcement officials. Join us to commemorate 20 years of excellence in sanctions enforcement and compliance, and to prepare your organization for the next era of global regulatory challenges.

Why You Need to Be in the Room

Government Briefings: Receive direct updates from U.S. and international regulators driving sanctions policy and enforcement priorities.

Country-Specific Intelligence: Gain nuanced analysis of developments across Russia, Iran, China, Syria, and Venezuela.

Evasion and Enforcement Trends: Examine emerging evasion tactics in shipping, crypto, and energy—and learn actionable strategies for detection and defense.

Global Thought Leadership: Hear from a powerhouse faculty of senior officials, counsel, and compliance practitioners from across the globe.

In-House Insights: Access proven approaches and lessons learned from those managing sanctions compliance programs in real time.

High-Level Networking: Engage with your peers, regulators, and key stakeholders during exclusive networking sessions designed to foster meaningful connections.

Conference Experience

Unmatched Networking Opportunities: Build effective partnerships across the sanctions community to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and establish critical business partnerships with key decision-makers.

Real-World Takeaways: A uniquely interactive event with case studies, cutting-edge discussions, and actionable takeaways to keep you up to date.

Knowledge Sharing: The opportunity to engage in discussions with industry and government thought leaders and peers from across the country to share knowledge, solutions, and ideas.

What to Expect

This milestone 20th anniversary gathering at the National Press Club brings together the economic sanctions community for two days of comprehensive programming addressing rapidly evolving sanctions landscapes. Through government briefings, country-specific intelligence, evasion trend analysis, and high-level networking, participants gain direct access to regulators, proven compliance approaches, and strategic insights while building partnerships with key decision-makers shaping global sanctions policy and enforcement.