Latvia to organize a conference bringing together international sanctions experts

The conference will gather sanctions’ professionals both in person and online, featuring distinguished speakers such as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia Baiba Braže, Head of FIU Latvia Toms Platacis, Deputy Head of FIU Latvia for Sanctions Paulis Iļjenkovs, Partner at Morrison Foerster’s, former Director of the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) John E. Smith, Director of the Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Tom Keatinge, Advocate-General at the Court of Justice of the European Union Laila Medina, Head of Macroeconomic Research and Strategy at the Kyiv School of Economics Benjamin Hilgenstock, along with other leading experts from across the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.

Start of the livestream: November 6, 2026, 9:00 am.

Experts will provide in-depth insights into current trends in sanctions policy, judicial and supervisory practices, as well as business compliance strategies. Participants will also discuss the economic impact of sanctions and Latvia’s experience.

View the conference agenda

Key topics

• Sanctions and Security: Aligning Policy with Strategic Goals
• Sanctions on Trial: How the courts are shaping sanctions policy
• Securing Borders, Enforcing Sanctions: The Role of Customs and Export Controls
• Sanctions Enforcement in Focus: Real Cases, Real Impact
• Sanctions in Practice: Business Responsibility and Compliance
• Following the Money: Risks and Responsibilities in the Financial Sector
• Counting the Global Cost: Sanctions and Economic Consequences
• Guarding the Gate: Latvia’s Experience

The conference will be held in English with simultaneous interpretation into Latvian.

For any questions, please contact: conferences@fid.gov.lv.