The Bureau of Industry and Security
Western Regional Office
Cosponsored by:
The Professional Association of Exporters and Importers (PAEI)
Presents
The 11th Annual Export Control Forum
April 20-21, 2016
Burlingame, 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 latest 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. Under Secretary for Industry and Security Eric Hirschhorn will provide the opening keynote address. Day one will conclude with a networking opportunity to mingle and discuss issues of concern with the presenters and other participants. On day two, we will continue in plenary session; there will be no breakout sessions as in previous years.
Continuing legal education credit (MCLE) is available, and varies with the length of each seminar, for California State Bar members.
Location/Time
The Export Control Forum will be held April 20-21, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame, CA located at 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010, telephone number (650) 347-1234. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:30am. The program begins at 8:30am in the Hyatt Ballroom.
The exhibit hall will be open during the entire Forum from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, and 7:30 a.m. – noon on Thursday, April 21, 2016.
Agenda
To see agenda please Click Here.
Accommodations
Click here to make hotel reservations online. Register early, a limited number of guest rooms are available at a reduced rate until March 29, 2016.
Registration
Click here for online Forum registration. The registration fee for attendees is $695.00 per person. The fee includes continental breakfast, breaks, lunch, and conference materials. The Hyatt requires advance notice for any special needs. If you require a vegetarian type meal, it must be specified during your online registration, with a check mark on your registration form. Online registration is required regardless of the payment method. The method of payment can be made by credit card or by check for both attendee and exhibitor registration. Make checks payable to the Professional Association of Exporters and Importers (PAEI). Mail checks to Professional Association of Exporters and Importers (PAEI), P.O. Box 712743, San Jose, CA 95161-2743. All mailed registrations (check payments) must be postmarked no later than April 4, 2016. Registration is not complete until payment has been received. Tax ID No. 680117035.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to cancel, transfer, or request additional registration information. Cancellations must be made by email. All cancellations prior to April 4, 2016 will be assessed a $50.00 cancellation fee. No refunds after April 4, 2016.
Transfer requests must be made by email prior to April 4, 2016. If you would like to transfer your registration you must receive prior approval from PAEI. Registrations may NOT be transferred outside of your organization and registrations may NOT be resold. Please include “Transfer Request” in the subject line of your email, along with all contact information for the new attendee.
Exhibit Table Space Registration
For those interested in exhibiting their products or services, there will be a limited number of exhibitor opportunities available at the Forum. Please click here for exhibitor requirements and separate registration.
Other Questions?
For topic questions, please call the BIS Western Regional Office at (949) 660-0144, (408) 998-8806, or by email.
The Bureau of Industry and Security
Outreach and Educational Services Division
Cosponsored by: New Jersey District Export Council
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
April 5-6, 2016
Fiesta Banquet Rooms
Wood-Ridge, NJ
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
The two-day program is led by BIS's professional counseling staff and provides an in-depth 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 license; export clearance procedures and record keeping requirements; 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 program is well suited for those who need a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the EAR. Technical, policy, and enforcement professionals from BIS, as well as specialists from other agencies such as the Office of Foreign Assets Controls and the Bureau of the Census, will participate in certain programs.
About the Instructors
The instructors are experienced export policy specialists, engineers, and enforcement personnel from BIS's Washington, D.C. headquarters and field offices, as well as representatives from other U.S. government agencies as appropriate. 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.
Location/Time
The program will be held at the Fiesta Banquet, 255 Route 17 South, Wood-Ridge, NJ. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. each day.
Accommodations
A special conference rate of $136 plus tax (single/double room) has been arranged with the Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights, 283 Route 17 South, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604, Tel: (201) 288-7777. Please mention “NJDEC BIS” to receive the special conference rate. Rates are only good through March 14, 2016.
Registration
The registration fee for the Complying with U.S. Export Controls seminar is $460 per person. The fee includes continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches and materials for the seminar. Substitutions may be made at any time by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
To guarantee placement for the BIS seminar: Click here to register. If registering and paying by check, make your check payable to NJ District Export Council and mail to, NJ District Export Council, 53 Amherst Court, Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452. Attn: Valerie Oakes-Locascio
Other Questions?
For more information or questions on the topics to be covered, please call BIS's Outreach and Educational Services Division at (202) 482-6031 or contact us by email.
The Bureau of Industry and Security
Outreach and Educational Services Division
Cosponsored by: Minnesota Trade Office
How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program
June 15, 2016
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bloomington, MN
How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program
Developing and maintaining an export management and compliance program is highly recommended to ensure that export transactions comply with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and to prevent export control violations.
This one-day workshop provides an overview of the steps a company may take to implement an internal Export Management and Compliance Program. Agenda topics include guidance on how to establish an Export Management and Compliance Program, strategies to improve your company’s compliance program, how to avoid common compliance errors, and how to build a solid framework for your company’s compliance program. This program includes small group discussion, hands on exercises, and compliance peer networking. This program will be led by senior export compliance specialists from the Bureau of Industry and Security.
Note: The information presented in this program is not a legal requirement of the Export Administration Regulations. It is intended to give informational advice and guidance based on industry best practices in the field of compliance.
Recommended prerequisite: Essentials of U.S. Export Controls or Complying with U.S. Export Controls or equivalent experience.
About the Instructors
The instructors are experienced export policy specialist personnel 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.
Location/time
The program will be held at The Hyatt Regency Hotel, 3200 East 81 Street, Bloomington, MN 55425. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:45 a.m. on June 15, 2016. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
Accommodations
A special conference rate of $140 plus tax (single/double) room has been arranged with The Hyatt Regency Hotel, 3200 East 81Street, Bloomington, MN 55425, telephone (952) 922-1234. Please mention “BIS16” to receive the special conference rate. Rate is only good through May 24, 2016. The hotel is located five minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and near the Mall of America. There is a free shuttle to and from the airport. To make an online reservation go to: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=15042443
Registration
The registration fee for the How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program seminar is $250.00 per person. The registration fee to attend both this seminar and Essentials of U.S. Export Controls on June 14 is $475.00. The fee includes continental breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch, and materials for the entire seminar. Registration fees are nonrefundable after June 6, 2016. Substitutions may be made at any time.
To guarantee placement for the BIS seminar: Click here to register. Instruction on paying by check is described in the registration process. If you encounter difficulties in registration call 651-259-7499 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . If the event is cancelled, pre-registered attendees will be notified at least 96 hours prior, and a full refund will be issued. If you pay by credit card, a fee will be assessed to recover the costs that have incurred relating to registration and corresponding transactions and associated credit card processing fees.
Other Questions?
For more information or questions on the topics to be covered, please call BIS's Outreach and Educational Services Division at (202) 482-6031 or by email.
The Bureau of Industry and Security
Outreach and Educational Services Division
Cosponsored by: Minnesota Trade Office
Essentials of U.S. Export Controls
June 14, 2016
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bloomington, MN
Essentials of U.S. Export Controls
This is an intensive, one-day program that covers the key information you need to know to comply with the EAR. Counseling and other professionals from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will cover the major elements of the U.S. export control system for commercial exports. This fast-paced program is ideal for those with busy schedules.
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.
Location/time
The program will be held at The Hyatt Regency Hotel, 3200 East 81 Street, Bloomington, MN 55425. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:45 a.m. on June 14, 2016. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
Accommodations
A special conference rate of $140 plus tax (single/double) room has been arranged with The Hyatt Regency Hotel, 3200 East 81 Street, Bloomington, MN 55425, telephone (952) 922-1234. Please mention “BIS16” to receive the special conference rate. Rate is only good through May 24, 2016. The hotel is located five minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and near the Mall of America. There is a free shuttle to and from the airport. To make an online reservation Click here
Registration
The registration fee for the Essentials of U.S. Export Controls seminar is $250.00 per person. The registration fee to attend both this seminar and the How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program course on June 15 is $475.00. The fee includes continental breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch, and materials for the entire seminar. Registration fees are nonrefundable after June 6, 2016. Substitutions may be made at any time.
To guarantee placement for the BIS seminar: Click here to register
Instruction on paying by check is described in the registration process. If you encounter difficulties in registration call 651-259-7499 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If the event is cancelled, pre-registered attendees will be notified at least 96 hours prior, and a full refund will be issued. If you pay by credit card, a fee will be assessed to recover the costs incurred relating to registration and corresponding transactions and associated credit card processing fees.
Other Questions?
For more information or questions on the topics to be covered, please call BIS's Outreach and Educational Services Division at (202) 482-6031 or by email
The Bureau of Industry and Security
Outreach and Educational Services Division
Cosponsored by: Louisiana District Export Council
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
July 19-20, 2016
InterContinental Hotel
New Orleans, LA
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
The two-day program is led by BIS's professional counseling staff and provides an in-depth 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 license; export clearance procedures and record keeping requirements; 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 program is well suited for those who need a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the EAR. Technical, policy, and enforcement professionals from BIS, as well as specialists from other agencies such as the Bureau of the Census, will participate in certain programs.
About the Instructors
The instructors are experienced export policy specialists, engineers, and enforcement personnel from BIS's Washington, D.C. headquarters and field offices, as well as representatives from other U.S. government agencies as appropriate. 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.
Location/time
The program will be held at the InterContinental Hotel, 444 Saint Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. on July 19, 2016. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
Accommodations
A special conference rate of $122 plus tax (single/double) room has been arranged with the InterContinental Hotel, 444 Saint Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130. Please mention “Louisiana District Export Council” to receive the special conference rate. Rates are only good through June 27, 2016. You can register for accommodations here.
Registration
The registration fee for the Complying with U.S. Export Controls seminar is $530 per person. The deadline for the registration fee to attend this seminar is on July 18. The fee includes continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches and materials for the entire seminar. Registration fees are nonrefundable after July 1, 2016. Substitutions may be made by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To guarantee placement for the BIS seminar: Click here to register.
If registering and paying by check, make your check payable to Louisiana District Export Council and mail to Louisiana District Export Council, 423 Canal Street - Suite 419, New Orleans, LA 70130.
Other Questions?
For more information or questions on the topics to be covered, please call BIS's Outreach and Educational Services Division at (202) 482-6031 or contact us by email.