RESPONSIBLE TRADE IN A CONTESTED WORLD:

Working together to support responsible exports,

strengthen security, and deny adversaries the means

to threaten the UK and its allies

 

Wednesday 14th October 2026, 8.45am - 4.40pm

Leonardo Royal Hotel, Tower Bridge, London E1 8GP

The Export Control and Sanctions (EC&S) Directorate's annual Symposium will provide attendees with the latest updates on UK export controls and sanctions, with contributions from EC&S operational and policy teams.

The programme will include:

  • a plenary session
  • interactive workshops
  • opportunities to engage directly with government officials and network with businesses and other key stakeholders.

The Knowledge Hub will include information stands from:

  • ADS Group
  • Make UK Defence
  • Higher Education Research Security Association (HERSA)
  • Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade (CIOE&IT)
  • Government departments including HMRC, MoD, Export Control & Sanctions Licensing Unit, Technical Assessment Unit and more
     

Cost: £396 per delegate (including VAT), lunch and refreshments provided.

 

For any queries please email: ECS.Symposium@businessandtrade.gov.uk