BIS's Annual Update Conference in Washington, DC

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The 17th annual Update 2004 Conference on Export Controls and Policy will be held on October 4-5, 2004 at the Renaissance Hotel, Washington D.C.

Update gives the exporting community the opportunity to learn firsthand from senior U.S. Government officials about current issues and trends in export control policies, regulations and practices. It also provides the unique opportunity to network with colleagues in the export control industry, interact with U.S. and foreign government officials, and learn about programs and services offered by U.S. Government and industry exhibitors.

Preregistration will take place on Sunday, October 3 from 3:00-7:00 pm with a preregistration reception from 5:00-7:00 pm.

“...the purpose of Update is to assist you, the exporting community, in understanding the various procedures, requirements, and policies administered and enforced by our Bureau. This conference provides a forum for you to ask us questions about issues that you are confronting as you deal with export controls on a daily basis. It also gives us an opportunity to hear from you as to how export controls can be improved. Indeed, the plenary sessions and breakout groups scheduled for the next two days are dedicated to exploring in detail a number of topics of concern to U.S. exporters....”

Under Secretary Kenneth Juster at Update 2003

One of the most attended BIS events in Washington, DC -- Update 2003 (Image of attendees at the 2003 conference)