Cambridge Forum on Defense Trade & National Security Policy 2026
Invitation-only forum where defense industry attorneys, in-house counsel, and compliance professionals engage in candid seminar discussion on U.S. government policy, regulations, and export controls.
- Dates
- October 4–6, 2026
- Location
- Annapolis, MD
TL;DR
- Defense industry attorneys, in-house counsel, and compliance professionals gather October 4–6, 2026, in Annapolis, MD for candid seminar-style discussion.
- Topics cover U.S. government policy, regulations, and export controls affecting defense contractors.
- A steering committee of field experts personally nominates all invitees and designs the agenda, with co-chairs Lawrence R. Fink of Boeing and Tahlia Townsend of Holland & Knight LLP.
About
The forum operates as a candid, seminar-style discussion focused on current U.S. government policy, trade regulations, and export controls affecting the defense sector. The steering committee personally nominates all participants to ensure a cohesive group capable of discussing sensitive industry topics.
Who you'll find in the room
In-house Counsel
General counsel and trade compliance attorneys at defense contractors and suppliers.
Compliance Professionals
Trade controls and export compliance officers managing regulatory obligations.
Featured speakers
11 listedLawrence R. Fink
Chief Counsel for Global Trade Controls · Boeing
Tahlia Townsend
Partner · Holland & Knight LLP
Jeannette L. Chu
Vice President, National Security Policy · National Foreign Trade Council
Randall H. Cook
Managing Director · Alvarez & Marsal Holdings, LLC
Hillary D. Doll
Vice President, Global Trade Program & Operations · RTX Corporation
Marwa M. Hassoun
Associate General Counsel, Global Trade Services · TE Connectivity
Susan M.C. Kovarovics
Partner · Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Jeff Merrell
Vice President, Strategic Trade Controls · Rolls-Royce North America
Robert J. Monjay
Head of Trade and Compliance · Stealth Mode Startup
Renata Rice
Senior Director, International Trade Compliance · Northrop Grumman
Frederick F. Shaheen
Principal · Gibraltar Compliance LLC
Questions people ask
10 answeredOctober 4–6, 2026.
Annapolis, MD.
Defense industry attorneys, in-house counsel, and compliance professionals.
Boeing, RTX Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Rolls-Royce North America, TE Connectivity, Holland & Knight LLP, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Alvarez & Marsal Holdings, and Gibraltar Compliance send representatives.
Candid, seminar-style discussion focused on U.S. government policy, regulations, and export controls affecting the defense industry.
A steering committee of field experts co-chaired by Lawrence R. Fink of Boeing and Tahlia Townsend of Holland & Knight LLP personally nominates all invitees and develops the agenda.
The steering committee personally nominates all participants and designs the agenda to ensure a cohesive group capable of candid discussion on sensitive topics.
For compliance professionals and in-house counsel at defense contractors, an invitation-only forum with carefully selected peers offers rare access to industry experts discussing evolving policy and controls. The organizers' focus on participant selection prioritizes discussion depth over size.
Business attire is standard for professional forums of this type. The organizer does not publish a specific dress code.
The forum is invitation-only. The steering committee of field experts personally nominates participants based on their experience and expertise in defense trade and national security policy.
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