Blank Rome partners Anthony Rapa and Kenneth J. Nunnenkamp will co-host, along with BDO USA, an Export Controls Symposium on Semiconductors, AI, and Heightened Enforcement, a multi-panel and networking event, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The event, which will be held in Washington, D.C., will include panel discussions from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a networking reception.
About the Program
The program will focus on the fast-changing export controls landscape impacting semiconductors, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and other advanced technologies, and the implications for national security. Speakers from U.S. and foreign law firms, industry, and the U.S. government will discuss evolving semiconductor and AI restrictions, the expanding reach of the Foreign Direct Product Rule, the anticipated return of the “Affiliates Rule,” updated drone export controls, and practical takeaways from recent enforcement actions to help organizations better understand risk, regulatory expectations, and compliance considerations across global operations.
Topics to Be Explored During the Panel Discussions:
- Emerging export control developments affecting semiconductors, AI, and advanced technologies
- The latest regulatory developments regarding the Affiliates Rule, drone export controls, and more
- The growing complexity of the extraterritorial Foreign Direct Product Rule
- Recent enforcement trends and practical compliance considerations
- Approaches to risk mitigation, internal controls, and disclosure strategy
- Impacts across supply chains, customer relationships, cloud providers, and downstream technology companies
CLE credit is available.
To RSVP, please visit the program registration webpage.