We are delighted to invite you to our interactive session providing practical insights for businesses operating in complex regulatory environments. This interactive workshop will offer an excellent opportunity to deepen your understanding, exchange views, and network with fellow members and experts.

Workshop Theme – “Sanctions & Supply Chain Risk: Navigating Global Uncertainty”

Agenda Highlights

• Welcome & Introduction
– Alexander Oldenburg, Chairman of YBCCG in Northern Germany
– Christian Gerl, EY, Co-Chairman of YBCCG in Northern Germany

• Expert Insights
There will be two complementary perspectives on sanctions compliance:

– Fazal Ali Ahmad who is a Sanctions Specialist at Allianz Commercial (and co-chairing the YBCCG in Northern Germany) will provide expert insights covering the different types of sanctions, key UK and EU regulatory expectations, recent U.S. geopolitical developments including secondary sanctions, as well as an overview of high risk regions and sectors and practical compliance steps for businesses.

– EY This will be followed by an industry perspective from EY’s advisory team. Drawing on practical experience, it will highlight key compliance challenges and share real-world risk scenarios with the purpose to show how companies can navigate the complexity and how they can strengthen their internal frameworks – from advisory and training to regulatory and legal support.

• Plenum discussion
We leave the floor open to all attendees to come together to discuss their perspective and experience with sanctions risks in their respective industries.

We hope you will be able to join us.