The Bureau of Industry and Security
Presents
Update 2016
October 31-November 2, 2016
The annual Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy gives the exporting community the opportunity to learn first-hand from senior U.S. Government officials about current issues and trends in export control policies, regulations and practices. This major outreach activity draws business and government representatives from around the world to learn and exchange ideas about export control issues. It provides attendees with the opportunity to network with colleagues in the export control industry, interact with U.S. Government officials, and learn about programs and services offered by U.S. Government and industry exhibitors. It is one of the Department of Commerce’s most notable international trade events.
Exhibit opportunities are available. The exhibit hall will be open during the entire conference: on Monday, October 31 and Tuesday, November 1 from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, November 2 from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Update will be held at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Confirmation receipts will be sent after the registration process has been completed.
For additional information on Update 2016, please contact BIS’s Outreach and Educational Services Division at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or (202) 482-6031.
The Bureau of Industry and Security
Presents
Update 2016 Conference on Export Controls and Policy
October 31, 2016 - November 2, 2016
Details | Agenda | Program Summary | Presentations | Speeches | Videos and Transcripts
Update 2016
October 31-November 1, 2016
Washington, DC
Registration Information for Exhibitors
Registration Fee:
The registration fee for Update 2016 Exhibit Hall is $3,225.00 and includes one full conference registration, and an additional two passes for the Networking Reception on Monday, October 31, breakfasts, breaks and the Exhibitor Networking Reception on Tuesday, November 1. In total, each booth may register up to five people.
Payment Method
Online registration is required regardless of payment method. You may pay by credit card (M/C, VISA, and American Express) or by check. Checks should be made out to the BIS Seminar Trust Fund 96B1671. All checks must be received by BIS on or before Friday, October 21, 2016. Checks must be sent by courier to: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room 1099D, Washington, D.C. 20230. Attn: Angela Robinson
Refund/Cancellation Policy
A refund, less a $50 administrative charge, is available for cancellations made on or before Monday, October 17, 2015. No refunds are available after this date.
Cancellation requests must be made by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please put "Cancellation Request" in the subject line.
Transferring Your Registration Authorization
If you would like to allow someone else from your organization to register in your place, you must receive prior approval from BIS. Transfer requests must be made by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., on or before Monday, October 17th. Please put "Registration Code Transfer Request" in the subject line along with the new contact information, including email address. BIS will then send an email confirmation to both you and the new registrant with registration instructions. Registrations may NOT be transferred outside of your organization. Registrations may NOT be resold.
Hotel Information:
A conference rate of $231.00 (single occupancy, plus tax) is available at the Washington Hilton Hotel beginning the night of October 29, 2016. For the nights of November 1-3, a conference rate of $182.00 (single occupancy, plus tax) is available. Government attendees, please be sure to inquire about the government rate. Please reserve hotel accommodations early as these rates will be available only until October 7, 2016.
To make hotel reservations online go to https://resweb.passkey.com/go/BISannualupdate . If you prefer to make your reservations via telephone, please dial 1-800-HILTONS. The group code is “DOC16”.
Important Deadlines
October 17 - last day to cancel your registration
October 17 - last day to transfer your registration
October 21 - check payments must be received by BIS
Questions?
If you have questions regarding Update 2016, please e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Bureau of Industry and Security
Presents
BIS 2017 Export Control Policy Conference
Protecting American Technology, Growing American Industry
October 3 - October 5, 2017
Washington, D.C.
Details
The Bureau of Industry and Security’s annual Update Export Control Policy Conference gives the exporting community the opportunity to learn first-hand from senior U.S. Government officials about current issues and trends in export control policies, regulations and practices. This major outreach activity draws business and government representatives from around the world to learn and exchange ideas about export control issues. It provides attendees with the opportunity to network with colleagues in the export control industry, interact with U.S. Government officials, and learn about programs and services offered by U.S. Government and industry exhibitors. It is one of the Department of Commerce’s most notable international trade events.
Exhibit opportunities are available. The exhibit hall will be open during the entire conference: on Tuesday, October 3 and Wednesday, October 4 from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and on Thursday, October 5 from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Update will be held at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Confirmation receipts will be sent after the registration process has been completed.
For additional information on Update 2017, please contact BIS’s Outreach and Educational Services Division at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or (202) 482-6031.
Agenda | Program Summary | Registration for Attendees | Registration for Exhibitors
The Bureau of Industry and Security
Presents
BIS 2017 Export Control Policy Conference
Protecting American Technology, Growing American Industry
October 3 - October 5, 2017
Washington, D.C.
Registration Information for Exhibitors
Registration Fee:
The registration fee for Update 2017 Exhibit Hall is $3,275.00 and includes one full conference registration, and an additional two passes for the Networking Reception on Tuesday, October 3, breakfasts, breaks and the Exhibitor Networking Reception on Wednesday, October 4. In total, each booth may register up to five people.
Payment Method
Online registration is required regardless of payment method. You may pay by credit card (M/C, VISA, and American Express) or by check. Checks should be made out to the BIS Seminar Trust Fund 96B1686. All checks must be received by BIS on or before Friday, September 22, 2017. Checks must be sent by courier to: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, 14th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room 1099, Washington, D.C. 20230. Attn: Angela Robinson
Refund/Cancellation Policy
A refund, less a $50 administrative charge, is available for cancellations made on or before Monday, September 25, 2017. No refunds are available after this date.
Cancellation requests must be made by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please put “Cancellation Request” in the subject line.
Transferring Your Registration Authorization
If you would like to allow someone else from your organization to register in your place, you must receive prior approval from BIS. Transfer requests must be made by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., on or before Monday, September 25th. Please put "Registration Code Transfer Request" in the subject line along with the new contact information, including email address. BIS will then send an email confirmation to both you and the new registrant with registration instructions. Registrations may NOT be transferred outside of your organization. Registrations may NOT be resold.
Hotel Information:
A conference rate of $250.00 (single occupancy, plus tax) is available at the Washington Hilton Hotel beginning the night of October 2, 2017. For the nights of October 3-5, a conference rate of $250.00 (single occupancy, plus tax) is available. Government attendees, please be sure to inquire about the government rate. Please reserve hotel accommodations early as these rates will be available only until September 21.
To make hotel reservations online go to https://aws.passkey.com/go/DOCE2017. If you prefer to make your reservations via telephone, please dial 1-800-HILTONS. The group code is “DOCE”.
Important Deadlines
September 25 – last day to cancel your registration
September 25 – last day to transfer your registration
September 22 – check payments must be received by BIS
Questions?
If you have questions regarding Update 2017, please e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Agenda | Program Summary | Attendee Registration | Exhibitor Registration | Presentations | Speeches | Videos and Transcripts