2018 BIS Export Compliance Event 

 Session 1: Complying with U.S. Export Regulations

June 12-13, 2018

This two-day program is led by BIS's professional counseling staff and provides an indepth examination of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The program will cover the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods. We will focus on what items and activities are subject to the EAR; steps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item; how to determine your export control classification number (ECCN); when you can export or reexport without applying for a licence; export clearance procedures and record keeping requirements; Export Management Compliance Program (EMCP) concepts; and real life examples in applying this information. Presenters will conduct a number of "hands-on" exercises that will prepare you to apply the regulations to your own company's export activities. This one-of-a-kind program is well suited for those who need a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the EAR.

Continuing legal education credit (MCLE) is available, and varies with the length of each seminar, for California State Bar Members.

About the Instructors

The instructors are experienced export policy specialists, and enforcement personnel from BIS's field offices.  The instructors will be availble throughout the seminar to answer your questions.

  Session 2: Technology Controls

June 14, 2018

This intermediate level session will offer a comprehensive look at how to comply with the U.S. export and reexport controls relating to technology and software. Discussion will focus on the regulatory requirements relating to technology and software, including what is considered an export or reexport of technology or software; the kinds of technology and software subject to the EAR; how to determine the Export Control Classification Number; what licence exceptions are available, and the unique application requirments of technology and software. BIS technical and policy specialists also will discuss important export control issues that may arise in the employment of foreign nationals and for foreign items incorporating, or produced from, controlled U.S.-origin software and technology.

Recommended prerequisite: Essentials of Export Controls or Complying with U.S. Export Controls or equivalent experience.

About the Instructors

The instructors are experienced export policy specialists and engineers from BIS's Washington D.C. headquarters. The instructors will be available throughout the seminar to answer your questions on how the export regulations affect the export activities of your organization or client.

 

Accommodations:

A special conference rate of $129.00 (plus tax) for a single/double room has been arranged with the Four Points Sheraton. Attendees must ask for the “Houston District Export Council” event rate. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel by calling (800) 238 - 5251 no later than May 10, 2018 to receive this special discounted rate or go to the following link:

Four Points Sheraton BIS Conference Reservation

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 Additional Information:  Exhibitor/Sponsor

Gain visibility across our global trade community through exhibitor or sponsorship opportunities at our annual BIS event.  Space is available for organizations to exhibit their products or services at the forum.  The exhibit fee is $1250.00 per organization.

 Table space location will be assigned after payment is received.  Space is limited and select locations go quickly.  Includes; skirted table with two chairs, acknowledgement at the event, in event materials and on event webpage and 2 table staff.  Additional exhibit staff may attend for an additional fee which covers lunch and breaks only.  Exhibit registration excludes seminar attendance or materials. 

For more information please contact Mary Rafipour at meripour@aol.com or Cortney Hancock at cortneylhancock@gmail.com

Students who are in the fields of International Trade and Business, Exports, International Transportation and Logistics are eligible to compete yearly for our scholarships. 

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