Mexico Supply Chain Security Regional Workshop

https://gcbs-events.sandia.gov/biosecurity-engagement-program/mexico-supply-chain-security-regional-workshop
Mexico Supply Chain Security Regional Workshop
2026-01-19T00:00:00-06:00
2026-01-22T23:59:59-06:00

When Jan 19, 2026 to Jan 22, 2026 (Mexico/General / UTC-600)
Where Mexico City, Mexico
Contact Name Kevin J. Keeler
Contact Phone +357 99-27-1608
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The U.S. Department of State and Sandia National Laboratories are pleased to invite members of agencies responsible for strategic trade laws and emerging technology policies in Costa Rica, Mexico, and Panama to participate in a four-day regional workshop in Mexico City, Mexico on 19 – 22 January 2026.

The workshop will explore supply chain security through examining the importance of domestic and regional adherence to international strategic trade control norms and best practices for emerging supply chains related to semiconductor technologies. Discussion will focus on understanding the complex international supply chain for semiconductor technologies and fortifying partner capacity in strategic trade controls (STC), regulating technology transfer and development of related technology controls, and strengthening industry compliance practices, including transaction screening and due diligence. Finally, participants will examine cross border investment benefits and risks to domestic nonproliferation objectives and corresponding mitigation measures to address risks and vulnerabilities identified.

Ideal participants are managers, officials, and policymakers in agencies directly contributing to the state’s STC system and the development and regulation of semiconductor technology. Agencies or ministries could include but are not limited to:

· Strategic trade administration, enforcement, and prosecution

· Economy and technology

· Finance or investment

· Commerce and industry

· Foreign and domestic affairs

· National and border security

· Any other government agency with an interest in semiconductor supply chain security and cross-border investment

This workshop is open to participants from Costa Rica, Mexico, and Panama.

Presentations and materials will be available in both English and Spanish. To comply with the U.S. Leahy Law, we will require information on rank, unit type (military, police, other), and unit commander for all nominees who have authorization to detain, interrogate, and use deadly force in their positions.

There are no training or registration fees for participants. The Department of State and Sandia National Laboratories will provide airfare, lodging, and transportation and per diem in accordance with U.S. Government travel regulations. Accommodations will be coordinated by Sandia National Laboratories.

Please register for the event as soon as possible, but no later than November 21, 2025 using the Registration button above.

Note that total registration will be limited based on availability. For your reference, a draft agenda is attached below.

If you have any questions or require clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at KeelerKJ@state.gov or +357 99-27-1608.

Regional Semiconductor Supply Chain Security Workshop Draft Agenda

January 19^th-22^nd, 2026

Mexico City, Mexico

Day 1

Supply Chain Security

Time	Introduction to Semiconductor Supply Chains
0900-0915	Welcome and Course Overview Brief background of instructors and structure of the course; participant introductions
0915-0945	Opening Remarks Remarks from DOS representative and/or in-country partner welcome address
0945-1030	International Obligations and Technology Security Threats Overview of international export control regimes, including discussions of how export control laws support domestic, regional, and international security goals and at-risk sectors and technologies.
1030-1045	Coffee/Tea Break
1045-1130	Semiconductor Chips: Critical Dual-Use Technology Examination of the semiconductor value chain, as well as civil and military end uses that require trade controls to promote industry growth and to protect national security.
1130-1230	Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains for Greater International Opportunity Review of how state and non-state actors procure semiconductor technologies, and the importance of identifying vulnerabilities in the supply chain. Discussion of the use of other forms of control over technology flows, such as cross-border investment screening.
1230-1330	Lunch
1330-1415	Unique Export Control Challenges for Intangible Technology Transfers Examination of ITT including defining and identifying intangible technology in semiconductor industries and the risk associated with its export. Finally, an investigation of potential ITT perpetrators and motivations
1415-1500	Elements of Public and Private Sector Systemic Cooperation Discussion of elements of successful public and private sector communication and cooperation necessary to strengthen domestic trade controls; illustrative case studies outlining successful approaches.
1500-1515	Coffee/Tea Break
1515-1645	Key Components of Supply-Chain Risks and Vulnerabilities Assessments for the Public and Private Sector Examination of sector-specific regional supply chain vulnerabilities and associated risks including those relevant to subcontractors and end-users. This presentation will also describe broad categories of risk for transactions and the importance of screening counterparties against designated individuals and entities lists. The session closes with an exercise applying module concepts.
1645-1700	Day 1 Debrief and Wrap-Up
1700	Adjourn

Day 2

Time	Supply Chain Security
0900-0915	Welcome and Discussion of Day 2 Break-out Group Sessions
0915–1000	Risk Mitigation Through Strategic Export Controls and Private Sector Supply Chain Assurance Targeted risk mitigation measures necessary to protect domestic industry and consistently detect supply chain diversion, transaction risk as well as measures necessary to address and manage supply chain challenges.
1000–1045	Export Control Laws and Regulations for Supply Chain Security In depth examination of the Importance of export/trade controls for compliance with international trade agreements. Best practices for domestic implementation of international regimes with a focus on semiconductor trade controls.
1045 -1100	Coffee/Tea Break
1100 -1200	Interactive Case Study Discussion Illustrative case study examination and discussion focusing on detection and prevention of illicit trade through understanding domestic and regional risk and vulnerabilities.
1200-1300	Lunch
1300-1400	Licensing: Critical Technology Controls Understand the role of licensing in an export control system. Recognize the importance of commodity classification in licensing; Identify best practices for effective enforcement mechanisms.
1400-1415	Coffee/Tea Break
1415-1530	Breakout Session: Individual country consultations with public sector participants to discuss risk and vulnerabilities specific to their domestic industry and role in the global semiconductor supply chain.
1530-1600	Closing Remarks and Certificates
1600	Adjourn

Day 3

Cross Border Investment

Time	Introduction to Foreign Direct Investment
9:30 – 10:15	Semiconductor Chips: Critical Dual-Use Technology Examination of the semiconductor value chain, as well as civil and military end uses that require trade controls to promote industry growth and to protect national security.
10:15 – 10:30	Coffee/Tea Break
10:30 – 11:15	Semiconductor Supply Chain: Procurement and Vulnerabilities Review of how state and non-state actors procure semiconductor technologies, and the importance of identifying vulnerabilities in the supply chain. Discussion of the use of other forms of control over technology flows, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening.
11:15 – 12:00	Foreign Direct Investment Overview Examination of how foreign direct investment impacts global access to semiconductor supply chains. Explanation of how FDI contributes to influencing policy, technology development, manufacturing, integration, testing, and packaging
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch
13:00 – 13:30	The Role of Investment Instruments in Semiconductor Supply Chains: Venture Capital and Joint Ventures Overview of the role of venture capital and joint ventures in facilitating access to semiconductor technology
13:30 – 14:00	The Role of Investment Instruments in Semiconductor Supply Chains: Private Equity and Greenfield Investments Overview of the role of private equity and greenfield investments in facilitating access to semiconductor technology
14:00 – 14:15	Coffee/Tea Break
14:15 – 15:15	FDI Risk Analysis Explore the risks associated with cross-border investment in the semiconductor industry
15:15 – 16:15	Mitigation of Risks Identify strategies to mitigate risks associated with cross-border investment in the semiconductor industry
16:15 – 16:30	Debrief and Discussion of Next Steps
16:30	Adjourn

Day 4

Time	Foreign Direct Investment Risk Management
09:00 – 09:15	Welcome and Review of Day 3 Topics
09:15 – 09:45	and prevent domestic and foreign export controls.
09:45 – 10:15	Case Studies Examination of interactive case studies illustrating how and why companies choose to invest in foreign markets and the potential impacts of investment on recipients
10:15 – 10:30	Coffee/Tea Break
10:30 – 11:30	Investment Vetting and Risk Analysis Exercise Exercise evaluating and selecting between four hypothetical investment offers
11:30 – 12:00	Investment Vetting and Risk Analysis Presentations and Discussion Participant Group Presentations (7min/group)
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch
13:00 – 14:00	Gap Analysis Exercise Consultations In country groups: Brainstorming activity on each country’s investment portfolio, risks, and opportunities
14:00 – 14:30	Wrap-up, Certificates and Adjourn