On November 19, 2024, the Treasury Department organized the third annual conference on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) in Washington, DC. The event included speakers from CFIUS member departments and agencies, as well as other entities involved in the CFIUS process. This conference serves as a platform for CFIUS to inform the business community and stakeholders about its objectives, operations, recent developments, and sectors crucial to national security.
Key topics at the conference covered compliance and enforcement, how real estate's geographical proximity to sensitive sites affects national security considerations, and issues related to technology, infrastructure, and data. Speakers highlighted CFIUS's mission to protect national security while maintaining the U.S.'s longstanding open investment policy.
