HERDEM Attorneys at Law is organizing International Defense, Trade, Governance and Compliance Summit in Ankara in May 2026

The International Defence Trade, Governance and Compliance Summit is a closed, high-level forum convening senior legal practitioners, in-house counsel, compliance leaders, policymakers, and defence-sector professionals to examine the legal, regulatory, and governance challenges shaping international defence trade.

Hosted by HERDEM Attorneys at Law in Ankara in May 2026, the Summit is designed as a practitioner-level dialogue rather than a public conference. Participation is curated to ensure a senior, decision-making audience, enabling meaningful exchange among peers operating at the forefront of defence trade, export controls, sanctions compliance, and regulated industrial cooperation.

The Summit will focus on the practical application of export control regimes, sanctions enforcement, defence industrial cooperation frameworks, technology transfer, end-use controls, and compliance governance in high-sensitivity defence programmes. Discussions are legally grounded, experience-driven, and structured around real regulatory and operational challenges faced by organisations engaged in cross-border defence activities.

The programme brings together international law firms advising on defence and export controls, defence and aerospace manufacturers and suppliers, in-house legal and compliance teams, export control and sanctions officers, policy professionals, and selected academic experts working on defence trade governance. The working language of the Summit will be English.

The format of the Summit reflects a deliberate emphasis on substance, neutrality, and professional standards. Panels and sessions are practitioner-led, moderated by experienced professionals, and aligned with the ethical and conduct requirements applicable to international law firms and regulated industries.

In addition to the substantive sessions, the Summit offers structured opportunities for professional engagement and relationship-building among participants. A dedicated evening networking reception provides an informal setting for dialogue among senior attendees, reinforcing the Summit’s role as a platform for long-term professional connection and collaboration within the global defence trade and compliance community.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for organisations wishing to support the Summit’s objectives and contribute to the advancement of professional dialogue in this field. Sponsorship is designed to recognise support for the Summit while preserving the independence of its content and discussions. Details of sponsorship categories, benefits, and standalone social-event sponsorship options are available separately. Please write us at info@herdem.av.tr for details.

Further information regarding the programme will be shared soon. Attendance is limited and subject to confirmation by the organisers.

Registration
Registrations for the International Defence Trade, Governance and Compliance Summit are now open.
To register your interest, please complete the registration form available HERE

For further queries, please write us at info@herdem.av.tr