Defense Trade & National Security Policy

Forum Overview

Dates: October 5 - 7, 2025

Location: Charlottesville, VA

The Steering Committee welcomes 48 of the most experienced attorneys, in-house counsel and compliance professionals in the U.S. defense industry to discuss shared challenges on the impact of government policy, regulations, and compliance with export regulation.

Using candid, seminar-style discussion, the group examines trends and developments to engage in meaningful dialogue on the most pressing issues in export controls. For a number of the sessions, participants have the opportunity to obtain the perspectives from key USG officials.

CONNECT. ENGAGE. EXCEL. This is a different event, unlike any you've attended

Built on meaningful interactions and genuine connections, the Forum is the premiere gathering for preeminent leaders on U.S. defense-related export control and trade policy issues.

"An invigorating experience. Open debate, critical analysis and benchmarking opportunities not available in any other setting. Ideas flow freely among the leaders in the field."

Michael Mellen

Director and General Counsel

Lockheed Martin Corp.

Arlington, VA

"The Forum experience offers a great opportunity for cross-collaboration among industry colleagues in a small group setting."

Christine McGinn

Managing Director, Senior Compliance & Security Partner

Alpha Omega Consulting Group, Inter Global Trade Consulting

Scottsdale, AZ

"The Forum presents a unique opportunity to have high-level thoughtful discussion with the leaders of the international trade compliance community. This is the best investment of time and resources I have made on a conference. I hope to be able to come back year after year."