February 23-24, 2015, Newport Beach, California

The Bureau of Industry and SecurityWestern Regional Office

Western Regional Office

Presents

The 10th Annual Export Control Forum

February 23-24, 2015

Newport Beach, California

The Export Control Forum is a one-and-a-half day program dedicated to bringing the business community up-to-speed on the latest initiatives underway in the export control field, including the recent developments in the Export Control Reform initiative.

Over the day-and-a half program, you will hear key policy, management, technical, legal, and enforcement personnel from the Bureau of Industry and Security and other relevant agencies provide detailed information on recent changes, and those you can expect in the near future.Day one will conclude with a networking reception, offering you the opportunity to mingle and discuss issues of concern with the presenters and other participants. On day two, we will continue in plenary session.

For those of you who have requested an Update-like offering on the west coast, this is it! The streamlined day-and-a-half format is intended to provide a lot of value in a package that fits into your busy schedule.

Location/Time

The Export Control Forum will be held February 23-24, 2015 at the Radisson Newport Beach Hotel located at 4545 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92660. On day one registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:00am and the Forum sessions will run from 8:30am to 5:00pm. The day will conclude with a reception from 5:15pm to 7:15pm. Day two will commence with a continental breakfast at 7:00am. The event concludes at noon on Tuesday.

Tentative Agenda

2/23/2015
7:00-8:30	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30–9:10	Keynote
	Eric Hirschhorn, Under Secretary for Industry and Security, BIS
9:15-10:15	Interagency Views on Export Control
	Matthew Borman, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, BIS Sarah Heidema, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of State Tracy Minnifield, Defense Technology Security Administration, Department of Defense Ann Ganzer, International Security and Nonproliferation, Department of State
10:15-10:45	Break
10:45-12:00	EAR Regulatory Update
	William Arvin, Regulatory Policy Division, BIS Mark Jaso, Sensors and Aviation Division, BIS
12:00-1:00	Lunch
1:00-2:00	Embargoes and Sanctions: Recent Developments
	Elan Mitchell, Foreign Policy Division, BIS Davin Blackborow, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury
2:00-3:00	Regulatory Update from the Bureau of the Census
	Sean Kline, Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce
3:00-3:30	Break
3:30-4:00	DOE's Part 810 Final Rule
	Katie Strangis, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy
4:00-5:00	Export Control Reform Statistics and Compliance
	Gerry Horner, Office of Technology Evaluation, BIS
5:00-7:00	Networking Reception

2/24/2015
7:00-8:30	Continental Breakfast
8:30-9:00	Export Enforcement Keynote
	David Mills, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, BIS
9:00-10:30	Export Enforcement Panel
	Richard Majauskas, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, BIS Douglas Hassebrock, Office of Export Enforcement Kevin Kurland, Office of Enforcement Analysis Cathleen Ryan, Office of Antiboycott Compliance Richard Weir, EE/Los Angeles Field Office
10:30-11:00	Break
11:00-12:00	Discussion of Joint Case with Law Enforcement Officers
	Douglas Hassebrock, Office of Export Enforcement Richard Weir, EE/Los Angeles Field Office Ryan Babcock, Department of Homeland Security

Accommodations

The Radisson Newport Beach Hotel is offering a special rate of $138.00 per night for Forum attendees. Reservations must be made on or before February 13, 2015 to receive the special rate. Click here to make hotel reservations online. The promotional code is "BIS15" for the discounted rate.

The Radisson Newport Beach Hotel is conveniently located near Orange County's John Wayne Airport and offers free airport shuttle service. Some points of interest for early arrivals wishing to bring the family or special guest 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.

Registration

Online registration will not be available this year. The attached registration form can be faxed to (949) 660-9347 or sent by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. A confirmation form will be sent to you once payment is received. Registration is not complete until payment has been received. The registration fee for attendees is $600.00 per person. The fee includes continental breakfast, breaks, lunch, reception, and conference materials.

Method of payment can be made by credit card (preferred), or by check for both attendee and exhibitor registrations. Make checks payable to the U.S. Department of Commerce and include "96B5101" in the memo section of your check. Mail checks to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 2302 Martin Street, Suite 330, Irvine, CA 92612. All mailed registrations (check payments) must be postmarked no later than February 13, 2015. All cancellations prior to February 13, 2015 will be assessed a $50.00 cancellation fee. No refunds after February 13, 2015. For additional registration information, please contact Deborah Golden at the Western Regional Office, (949) 660-0144 ext. 110, or by email.

Exhibit Table Space Registration

BIS will offer opportunities for organizations to exhibit their products or services at the Forum. The exhibit table fee is $2,000.00. Table space location will be assigned after payment is received. Space is limited and select locations go quickly. Additional exhibit staff may attend for a $125.00 fee which covers lunch and the reception only (excludes seminar attendance). For additional information on exhibit opportunities, please contact John Bushnell at the Western Regional Office, (949) 660-0144 ext. 121, or by email.