Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security to Deliver Keynote Address at ACI's 12th Annual CFIUS National Conference
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security Chris Pilkerton has confirmed his participation in ACI's 12th Annual CFIUS National Conference, scheduled to deliver a keynote address at 8:45 AM on April 22, 2026. The conference will take place from April 22 to 23 at Convene Hamilton Square in Washington, D.C., bringing together multiple senior government officials to discuss the latest developments in foreign investment review and national security.
NEW YORK— The Assistant Secretary for Investment Security at the U.S. Department of the Treasury will attend the12th Annual CFIUS National Conference, to be held on April 22-23, 2026, at Convene Hamilton Square in Washington, D.C., and is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at 8:45 a.m. on April 22.
In this role, Mr. Chris Pilkerton leads the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), an interagency body, and oversees the outbound investment security program. Mr. Pilkerton has previously held multiple appointed and acting senior positions in government, including General Counsel of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Administrator and General Counsel of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Senior Policy Advisor at the White House.
Mr. Pilkerton will join a strong roster of government speakers at this conference. Other confirmed speakers include:
- Jacob Marco, Special Assistant to the President for Economic Security at the White House
- Rob Law, Deputy Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Leyton Nelson, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury
- Aristidis Kourkoumelis, Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Jennifer Danner Riccardi, Senior Advisor, Delegation of the European Union to the United States
- DeNeige Dojack, Senior Director, Investment Review, Foreign Investment Review and Economic Security (FIRES), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
- Timothy Varley, Director, Foreign Investment Review Division, U.S. Department of the Navy
- Amanda Blair, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury
- Jennifer Tharp, Supervisory Intelligence Analyst, Foreign Investment Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
ACI's 12th Annual CFIUS National Forum is the flagship event for professionals navigating the complex issues of foreign investment and national security. This premier conference will feature in-depth discussions on the evolving CFIUS regulatory landscape, covering core topics such as filing requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and the impact of new regulations. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain exclusive insights from government officials, industry experts, and key stakeholders, learning how to effectively manage cross-border transactions while safeguarding national security interests.
For more information, visitAmericanConference.com/CFIUS。
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