Join us in Mountain View, California on Thursday, November 12, for an exclusive in-person forum on Trade Strategy in a Fragmented World.
This in-person event will precede our webinar series – the 47th Year-End Review of Global Trade Developments Conference.
This in-person forum offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with industry experts and peers, participate in focused discussions on global trade trends and gain valuable insights ahead of the virtual conference.
PLEASE NOTE: This in-person session is a standalone experience and serves as a complement to the virtual conference taking place through webinars the following week between November 17-19, 2026. Each format offers distinct content and networking opportunities.
Keynote Fireside Chat with Peter Harrell
The event will kick off with a fireside chat featuring Peter Harrell (Visiting Scholar Georgetown Law, former White House Senior Director for International Economics and Competitiveness, Contributing Editor, Lawfare), who will share insights on making sense of economic statecraft, the weaponization of tariffs, sanctions, and export controls, and adapting to the proliferation of economic security agreements.
The fireside chat will be followed by two panels:
- The first panel will discuss strategies for competing amid tariffs, trade remedies, and trade retaliations in a fragmented global economy;
- The second will explore access to AI models and datacenter considerations – the intersection of artificial intelligence, technology sovereignty, export controls, and national security.
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Registration
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Welcome and Introduction Alison Stafford Powell, Conference Chair
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Fireside Chat Keynote Discussion Making sense of economic statecraft, the weaponization of tariffs, sanctions, and export controls, and adapting to the proliferation of economic security agreements. Moderator: Nat Halvorson Speaker: Peter Harrell - Visiting Scholar, Georgetown Law; former White House Senior Director for International Economics and Competitiveness; Contributing Editor, Lawfare
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Strategies for Competing Amid Tariffs, Trade Remedies, and Trade Retaliations in a Fragmented Global Economy This session will explore the Future of Section 301 and Section 232 use and what importers can do about it, including the latest developments affecting trade compliance and sourcing decisions. We will also discuss IEEPA litigation, status of refunds, and when/how to participate, providing attendees with practical insights into current legal challenges and opportunities for recovery. The session will examine AD/CVD activity on the rise and increasing duty rates, as well as the impact of Bilateral trade agreements and tariff implementation on global supply chains. Throughout the discussion, speakers will share Practical strategies for importers to help businesses manage risk, navigate evolving trade measures, and adapt to today's changing trade environment. Moderator: Christine Streatfield Speakers: Jose Hoyos-Robles, Tina Li, Chandri Navarro, Jennifer Revis, Julia Webster
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Networking Break
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Access to AI Models and Datacenter Considerations – the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Technology Sovereignty, Export Controls, and National Security This session will examine the intersection of AI governance and national security, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities presented by rapidly evolving technologies and regulatory frameworks. Topics will include Chinese AI models and testing environments, Cybersecurity considerations, and Export controls and AI, exploring how organizations can navigate growing compliance obligations while fostering innovation. The discussion will also cover Trusted partner programs and National security reviews, highlighting key considerations for companies operating across borders. In addition, speakers will address "Trade-adjacent" regulatory risks and provide practical insights into managing risk in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory, and geopolitical environment. Moderator: Alison Stafford Powell Speakers: Sumon Dantiki, Rod Hunter, Janet Kim, Tina Li, Ben Smith
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| Networking Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 pm PT |