The Bureau of Industry and Security
Outreach and Educational Services Division
Co-sponsored by: Houston District Export Council
Presents
"Complying with U.S. Export Controls"
April 8-9, 2014
Norris Conference Center
Houston, TX
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; an overview of the Export Management and Compliance Program (EMCP) concepts; 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 Norris Conference Center, 816 Town and Country Blvd., Suite 210, Houston, TX 77024. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. on April 10, 2014. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
Accommodations
A special conference rate of $139 plus tax (single/double) room has been arranged with the Four Points by Sheraton, 10655 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024. (281) 501-4622. Please mention "Houston DEC BIS Seminar" to receive the special conference rate.
Registration
The registration fee for the "Complying with U.S. Export Controls" seminar is $450 per person. The registration fee to attend both this seminar and "How To Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program" on April 10th is $570.00 The fee includes continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches and materials for the entire seminar. Registration fees are non-refundable after April 1, 2014. 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 Houston District Export Council and mail to Houston District Export Council, 9601 Katy Freeway, Suite 150 Houston, TX 77024.
Other Questions?
For more information or questions on the topics to be covered, please contact 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
Co-sponsored by: Houston District Export Council
Presents
"How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program"
April 10, 2014
Norris Conference Center
Houston, TX
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 EMCP; 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, one-on-one counseling opportunities, 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 Export Controls or Complying with U.S. Export Controls or equivalent experience.
About the Instructors
The instructors are experienced export compliance 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 Norris Conference Center, 816 Town and Country Blvd., Suite 210, Houston, TX 77024. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. on April 10, 2014. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
Accommodations
A special conference rate of $139 plus tax (single/double) room has been arranged with the Four Points by Sheraton, 10655 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024. (281) 501-4622. Please mention "Houston DEC BIS Seminar" to receive the special conference rate.
Registration
The registration fee for the "How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program" is $190.00 per person. The registration fee to attend both this seminar and "Complying with U.S. Export Controls" on April 8-9, 2014 is $570.00. The fee includes continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches and materials for both days. Registration fee is nonrefundable after April 1, 2014. Substitutions may be made at any time. To guarantee placement for the BIS seminar: Click here to register.. If registering and paying by check, make your check payable to Houston District Export Council and mail to Houston District Export Council, 9601 Katy Freeway, Suite 150 Houston, TX 77024.
Other Questions?
For more information or questions on the topics to be covered, please contact 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: UTSA International Trade Center
Presents
"Export Control Reform"
May 22, 2014
El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel
San Antonio, TX
Export Control Reform
This one day training course is designed to provide in-depth exposure to core elements of the Export Control Reform (ECR) initiative. Regulatory, compliance, and engineering officers will provide training on the key elements ranging from licensing issues to "specially designed" and license exceptions such as use of the Strategic Trade Authorization.The course will focus on new and different compliance requirements. This course will be useful to defense exporters with relatively limited exposure to the regulatory requirements of the Export Administration Regulations, and to exporters who now will be able to support U.S. military items without incurring International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) liability.
Prerequisite:Participants should, at a minimum, have a working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations, and an understanding of what is required to comply with U.S. export requirements. Some basic information is available on the BIS website at www.bis.doc.gov as online training.
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 El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, 110 Lexington Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78205. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. on May 22, 2014. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m
Accommodations
A special conference rate of $109 plus tax (single/double) room has been arranged with the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, 110 Lexington Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78205. Contact Martha Bernal, Sales Manager at (210) 223-9461 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please mention "Bureau of Industry and Security" to receive the special conference rate
Registration
The registration fee for the "Export Control Reform" seminar is $225.00 per person. The registration fee to attend both this seminar and "Essentials of Export Controls" on May 21st is $429.00. The fee includes continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches and materials for the entire seminar. Registration fees are nonrefundable after May 12, 2014. 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 UTSA and mail to UTSA, 501 W Cesar E Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207.
Other Questions?
For more information or questions on the topics to be covered, please contact 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: UTSA International Trade Center
Presents
"Essentials of U.S. Export Controls"
May 21, 2014
El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel
San Antonio, TX
Essentials of Export Controls
This is an intensive, one-day program that covers the key information you need to know to comply with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Counseling and other professionals from the Bureau of Industry and Security 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 El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, 110 Lexington Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78205. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. on May 21, 2014. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
Accommodations
A special conference rate of $109 plus tax (single/double) room has been arranged with the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, 110 Lexington Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78205. Contact Martha Bernal, Sales Manager at (210) 223-9461 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please mention "Bureau of Industry and Security" to receive the special conference rate.
Registration
The registration fee for the "Essentials of Export Controls" seminar is $225.00 per person. The registration fee to attend both this seminar and "Export Control Reform" on May 22nd is $429.00. The fee includes continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches and materials for the entire seminar. Registration fees are nonrefundable after May 12, 2014. 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 UTSA and mail to UTSA, 501 W Cesar E Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207.
Other Questions?
For more information or questions on the topics to be covered, please contact BIS's Outreach and Educational Services Division at (202) 482-6031 or by email
The Bureau of Industry and Security
Co-sponsored by: The Arizona District Export Council
Presents
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
February 3-4, 2015
Phoenix, Arizona
This 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; Export Management Compliance Program (EMCP) concepts; 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.
Continuing legal education credit (MCLE) is available, and varies with the length of each seminar, for California State Bar members.
About the Instructors
The instructors are experienced export policy specialists, and enforcement personnel from BIS field offices, and other agencies. The instructors will be available throughout the seminar to answer your questions.
Location/time
The Hotel Palomar, 2 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Registration will begin at 7:30am on February 3, 2015, and the program will begin at 8:30am on February 3, 2015, ending at 4:30pm on both days.
Accomodations
Please make your reservations directly with the hotel by calling (877) 488-1908. Mention the event title to receive the special conference rate of $239 per night. This special rate is available until January 12, 2015. After the special rate expires, you may call (602) 253-6633 for general hotel information. Click here to make reservations online.
Registration
The seminar registration fee is $595 per person. The fee includes continental breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch on both full days, and conference materials. For questions regarding registration, please contact Kristian Richardson at (602) 254-2907, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The registration deadline is January 27, 2015. Click here to register online.
Other Questions?
For information or questions on the topics to be covered, please call the BIS Western Regional Office at (949) 660-0144 or by email.