Counter Malign Foreign Influence
This event has been postponed due to the federal government shutdown and will be rescheduled in 2026
The U.S. approach to foreign investment has undergone a decisive shift in 2025, as new policies more tightly link economic and national security. The America First Investment Policy (NSPM-3) and the Treasury’s final Outbound Investment Rule have sharpened the focus on both inbound and outbound capital flows involving countries of concern. At the same time, the 2024 CFIUS Annual Report to Congress highlights stricter enforcement, including increased scrutiny of non-notified transactions, higher civil penalties, and evolving expectations regarding mitigation agreements. The U.S. Steel–Nippon Steel acquisition, finalized this summer with conditions including a government “golden share,” underscores how far the definition of “national security concern” has expanded. Together, these developments raise new questions for industry, investors, and regulators alike.
About the Event
The Convergence to Counter Malign Foreign Influence will bring together leaders from government, financial services, and industry to discuss the implications of recent policy and enforcement changes. The half-day event comprises a mix of interactive discussions and working sessions to understand how legislation surrounding FOCI and the stakeholders responsible for executing it (i.e., CFIUS, DCSA, OFAC) will impact strategic positioning in 2026 and beyond. Participants will have the opportunity to share best practices across private and public sectors, discuss new ideas for cross-sector collaboration, and consider how innovative technologies can be leveraged to handle the growing scale and complexity of this challenge.
This event has been postponed due to the federal government shutdown and will be rescheduled in 2026.
Agenda
12:00 – 1:00 PM Registration, Networking & Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 PM Opening Remarks & Keynote
Setting the urgency: The current landscape of malign foreign influence
1:30 – 2:30 PM Panel Discussion
FOCI, CFIUS, and Beyond: Protecting Against Malign Foreign Influence
2:30 – 3:45 PM Table Group Working Sessions
Breakout discussions on:
- Outbound Investment and Emerging Tech
How the Outbound Investment Rule is reshaping U.S. participation in AI, quantum, semiconductors, and other strategic sectors abroad. - Mitigation in Practice
New trends in mitigation agreements: what “golden share” and operational restrictions mean for companies, and how compliance is evolving. - Data Security, Real Estate, and Critical Infrastructure
Expanding definitions of “national security concern.” A discussion of the assets coming under greater scrutiny, from personal data and data centers to real estate and infrastructure. - Enforcement and Non-Notified Transactions
Lessons from recent cases where transactions were caught late; how companies can identify and address risks before regulators step in.
3:45 – 4:00 PM Break
4:00 – 5:00 PM Cross-Sector Collaboration Briefings
Each group presents insights and potential solutions.
5:00 – 5:15 Closing Remarks & Next Steps
A written readout and risk brief will be shared with participants following the event, along with access to key takeaways and supporting tools.
5:15 – 6:00 Cocktail Reception and Networking
REGISTER
Join us for an afternoon of insight, collaboration, and action to ensure that America’s institutions remain secure, resilient, and trusted in the face of evolving foreign influence threats.
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