Proposed Date: 12-15 October 2026
Proposed Location: Casablanca, Morocco
Overview:
On behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR), Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) will conduct a four-day workshop for up to 20 representatives from government and small-to-medium industry to identify chemical security vulnerabilities associated with transport, storage, purchase, and sale of dual-use pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Participants will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of material control and accountability and develop chemical acquisition diagrams that map the flow of chemicals throughout the chemical lifecycle. In addition to modules on best practices for inventory management, this workshop will provide training on the identification of high-risk chemicals and their acquisition transfer points, that include port- to-facility, facility-to-facility, and facility-to-end user transit systems. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will have identified chemical security vulnerabilities for their supply chain and proposed mitigations to reduce risk from malevolent actors.
Intended Audience:
This workshop is designed to engage stakeholders from small-to-medium industry involved in the import, production, transport, or storage of pharmaceutical and agrochemicals as well as government agencies that regulate them. Participants should be prepared to work collaboratively in groups and share perspectives related to material control and accountability, supply chain and chemical transport security, and roles/responsibilities of each represented government agency. There will be discussions and activities that require full participation. Meals, lodging, and transportation to and from the workshop location for those coming from outside Casablanca will be provided to select participants.
Participant Nomination:
Interested participants should complete the nomination form by 17 August 2026:
For technical questions please reach out to Dr. Christine Straut (cmstraut@sandia.gov) or registration and logistical inquiries please contact Ms. Sarah Calcutt (scalcut@sandia.gov). Nominees will be notified of their selection on 24 August 2026 and official LOIs will be distributed upon sponsors’ approvals on 28 September 2026.
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 |
| Welcome & Introduction | The Chemical Distribution System and Its Focus on Supply Chain | Activity: Chemical Supply Chain Flow Diagrams (Part 2) | Group Discussion: – Identify Critical Gaps – Develop Recommendations to Address Critical Gaps |
| Course Objectives & Schedule | Chemical Distribution System – Risk, Roles, and Responsibilities | Principles of Customer & Supplier Verification | Action Planning & Next Steps |
| Overview of Chemical Security | Activity: Chemical Supply Chain Flow Diagrams (Part 1) | Activity: Chemical Supply Chain Flow Diagrams (Part 3) | Certificates & Closing Ceremony |
| Case Studies: Threats and Chemicals of Concern | Physical Protection Systems | ||
| Material Control and Accountability Best Practices & Inventory Management Systems |