Hogan Lovells Events | 12:00 - 7:00 P.M. | 23 Oct 2025 (EST)

International Trade & National Security Summit

The Hogan Lovells International Trade & National Security Summit took place on October 23rd, 2025. This high-profile summit brought together industry leaders, government officials, and policy experts to discuss critical issues at the intersection of international trade, national security, technology, and economic policy. The summit explored emerging geopolitical developments, compliance and enforcement challenges, and the evolving roles of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in national security.


International Trade & National Security Summit | Ajay Kuntamukkala


International Trade & National Security Summit | Stephen Propst


International Trade & National Security Summit | Joshua Kurland


International Trade & National Security Summit | Eva Monard


International Trade & National Security Summit | Benjamin Kostrzewa


International Trade & National Security Summit | Aline Doussin


International Trade & National Security Summit | Renato Antonini


International Trade & National Security Summit | Lourdes Catrain


The agenda highlights included:

 

Keynote Fireside Chat Featuring Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)

US-China National Security Developments –Views from the United States, EU, and China

This panel addressed the evolving complexities in US and EU-China relations, highlighting key economic and geopolitical tensions. Topics included tariffs, export controls, sanctions, cybersecurity threats, ongoing 232 investigations, the ongoing negotiations between the countries, and managing conflict of laws scenarios under Chinese laws and regulations. Experts offered strategic insights on navigating these challenges, managing legal and political risks, and understanding their broader impact on international trade and national security.

Moderator: Benjamin Kostrzewa, Hogan Lovells

Panelists:


Global Allies & Strategic Partnerships Panel – A Panel of Embassy Officials

Ambassadors and Senior diplomatic representatives discussed how U.S. international trade and national security policy impacts the global trading system, economic partnerships, and international security.

Moderators:

Panelists:

  • Pablo Zambrano, Ambassador to the U.S. from Ecuador
  • Juliana Nam, Minister-Counselor Trade for the Embassy of Australia
  • Masanori Tsuruda, Minister - Economic Section for the Embassy of Japan
  • Nuno Sousa, Deputy Head of Trade, Economic Security, Agriculture and Digital Economy Section from EU Delegation


At the Intersection of AI and National Security – How Companies are Managing Risk in a Dynamic Environment

Experts discussed the transformative role of artificial intelligence in national security and international trade. This panel covered critical areas such as semiconductor supply chains, outbound investment screening, cybersecurity threats, export controls on advanced technologies, energy policy and critical minerals essential to technological infrastructure.

Moderator: Mark Brennan, Partner, Hogan Lovells

Panelists:

  • Alan Richey, Dell's Senior Vice President - Legal and Government Affairs at Dell Technologies
  • Earl Adams, Plus AI's VP for Policy & Regulatory Affairs for Plus
  • Stephen Propst, Partner, Hogan Lovells


A Closing Keynote with Molly Newell, Chief International Trade Counsel to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID)


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