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BIS will again conduct the Export Control Forum in southern California. This annual event is intended to provide an opportunity for you to hear about the latest in the export control field and to interact with key BIS management, licensing, and policy people. We have changed the format and venue this year in response to recommendations you have provided.
One registration will now cover the day-and-a-half program. On February 22, key export control professionals from BIS and other agencies will highlight the important developments that have occurred in the field over the past year. The first day will conclude with a gala reception, offering you the opportunity to mingle and discuss issues of concern with the presenters and other participants. On February 23, the program will continue with your choice to attend one of two, half-day sessions, dedicated to more in-depth coverage of a specific export control issue. The sessions on the second day will run concurrently. We have also changed the venue to the Hyatt Regency, in Irvine, CA.
We hope you will like these changes and will plan to join us at the Export Control Forum in February. This event will be a great opportunity for firms on the west coast (or those hoping to escape winter’s grip) to hear from, an interact with, key experts from BIS and other export control agencies.
The Export Control Forum will take place on February 22-23, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, located at 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, California, 92614. Registration will begin at 7:00 AM on February 22. The Export Control Forum will run from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on February 22, with a reception following, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Forum will continue on February 23, with two concurrent sessions running from 8:30 AM to12:00 noon.
We will publish a detailed agenda soon.
The registration fee for the Export Control Forum will be $525 per person, and includes: continental breakfast, lunch, and gala reception on February 22; continental breakfast and light snack on February 23; training materials for both days. On-line registration will be made available shortly.
We will also offer exhibit spaces for interested parties. We have expanded our exhibit space which is strategically located directly in front of the Grand Ballroom entrance to include 15 displays this year. The exhibit space fee is $1,500 and will include access to all events for one person. For information on exhibit opportunities, please contact John Bushnell at BIS’s Western Regional Office at (949) 660-0144 x121.
The Hyatt Regency Hotel Irvine is offering a $135 rate for Forum attendees. This special rate will apply from Friday, February 19, through Tuesday, February 23 (departing February 24), enabling you to arrive early or stay an extra night before you head back home. The Hyatt Regency is conveniently located near Orange County’s John Wayne Airport and offers free airport shuttle service. Please make your lodging reservation directly with the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Irvine, CA, by calling (949) 975-1234 and mention the BIS Export Control Forum. To make reservations on line, go to:
http://irvine.hyatt.com/groupbooking/irvin20102usd
Some points of interest for early arrivals wishing to bring the family or special guests to enjoy the warm California sunshine and beautiful Newport Beach coastal area include world-renowned shopping at both South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island Centers, sailing, golfing, tennis, surfing, or just walking along the beach and relaxing. Major theme parks nearby include Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.
We will post additional information on the agenda and speakers shortly. For other questions, please call BIS's Western Regional Office at (949) 660-0144 or (408) 998-8806.