PwCs Export control seminar

Agenda

During the two days we will cover topics such as:

• The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Section for export control 
The MFA is responsible for controlling exports of weapons and defence-related items, as well as dual-use products. The MFA in the presentation will provide an overview of Norwegian export control and sanctions
 
• The Inspectorate for Strategic Products (ISP)
  The Inspectorate of Strategic Products is the Swedish export control authority with responsibilities connected to the control of exports of military equipment and dual-use products. The presentation, Dual-use export controls and international sanctions from a Swedish perspective will include, amongst others, topics that are important to consider in the ISP`s eyes, both with regards to sanctions and export of dual use goods.  
  
  Samuel Horgby, Desk Officer at the Department for Dual-Use Products, ISP. 
   
• Norwegian Police Security Service (PST)
  The intelligence threat from foreign intelligence services and the use of illegal/strategic acquisitions to circumvent control mechanisms and secure access to technology and expertise from Norwegian enterprises.
  
  Department for counter intelligence, section for counter proliferation and foreign direct investment
   
• Norwegian Customs
  Norwegian Customs role in the prevention of illegal exports, the threat scenarios, trends and changes in supply chains, as well as recommended measures and issues that exporters should be aware of. 
  
  Thomas Nyløkken, Head of the intelligence section, Norwegian Customs Administration
   
• Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
  Kongsberg is involved in a number of sectors, including deep-sea, digital, defence, merchant marine, oil and gas, fisheries, aerospace and space industries. The presentation, Export Control and sanctions from a governance and practical point of view, the business perspective will include how to manage risk and coordinate activities from a corporate level and how to manage Export control in practice, key elements and challenges.
  
  Håkon Lindteigen, Vice President Corporate Compliance, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA and Gunn Margit Strand-Utne, Trade Compliance Manager, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
   
• PwC Ireland - Evolution of Export Controls 
  The shift in focus of export controls from tangible goods to technology/intangible goods, and its impact on new business areas and educational and research organisations, the EU perspective. 
  
  John O’Loughlin, Partner Global Trade & Customs and Kathy Doyle, Manager Global Trade & Customs at PwC Ireland 
   
• PwC Norway
  Export Control and Sanctions from a forensics perspective.
  
  Gunnar Holm Ringen, Partner and head of Forensics and Compliance Services and Nick Litvinenko, Manager Forensics and Compliance Services at PwC Norway
   
• PwC Norway
  Export Controls and sanctions in respect of transfer of knowledge, the Norwegian perspective
  
  Mats Ruge Holte, Partner in Forensics and Compliance Services and Oda Krogh Læret, Manager in Risk Advisory Services at PwC Norway

There will of course also be plenty of opportunity to discuss practical challenges and «best practices» with other export control managers.

The seminar is free of charge and runs from lunch to lunch at Lily Country Club, not far from Oslo Airport Gardermoen and there will be accommodation at favorable prices that participants cover themselves. We offer dinner on Thursday evening, which we hope as many as possible can attend, and lunch both days. We end the meeting on Friday, around 13:00.

Practical info