In an environment of increasing geopolitical complexity, many organizations inadvertently violate sanctions programs, exposing themselves to operational blockages and serious reputational risks.
Under the framework of the new Industry Plan 2026-2030And with the recent investment of 16 million euros by the Community of Madrid in strategic sectors such as drones, surveillance over the sensitive technologies She has never been so strict.
Why attend?
The tightening of sanctions regimes and the expansion of controls on products of dual purpose They demand that companies strengthen their protocols screening methodsThis hybrid workshop offers a practical guide to navigating these obligations with the help of top-level experts.
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Guest speaker: Mr. Antonio Javier Mesa Fortún, Head of the Electronics and Dual-Use Chemistry Area (General Secretariat for International Trade in Defense and Dual-Use Materials).
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Format: Hybrid (In-person and Online).
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Objective: Identify real risks and learn how to manage them comprehensively.
Program and Key Points
During the session, attendees will gain practical tools to:
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Regulatory Update: New developments in international sanctions and export controls in force in 2026.
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Product Classification: How to correctly identify technologies subject to dual-use control.
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Screening of Counterparts: Best practices for effectively verifying suppliers and customers.
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Operational Integration: Strategies for implementing these requirements in internal procedures without hindering business activity.
Speaker: Mr. Antonio Javier Mesa Fortún, Head of the Electronics and Dual-Use Chemistry Area, SG of
International Trade in Defense and Dual-Use Goods. Ministry of Economy, Trade and
Company
09:15 h. Reception and registration of attendees
09:30 a.m. Institutional opening
Mr. Saúl Jiménez, international trade advisor at the Madrid Chamber of Commerce
09:40 h. Evolution of trade compliance (2022–2026)
International sanctions: framework and real risks.
– Brief introduction to the current situation and
– How do they work? Who does it affect?
– How to identify hidden risks in seemingly legal operations
Dual Use Goods: Beyond the List
– What you should know, even if your product isn't on the list.
Screening of counterparties and transactions
– How to design an effective and proportionate screening system
12:40 pm. End of workshop
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
From 9:30am to 12:30am
Hybrid mode
Independence Square 1
and online
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