The Bureau of Industry and Security
Outreach and Educational Services Division

Cosponsored by:  Chicago Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association

Essentials of U.S. Export Controls
Export Control Reform
How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program

March 14-16, 2017
The Topco Building
Elk Grove Village, IL
 
Essentials of U.S. Export Controls – March 14

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.

Export Control Reform – March 15

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.

Recommended prerequisite:  Essentials of U.S. Export Controls or Complying with U.S. Export Controls or equivalent experience.


How to Develop an Export Compliance Program – March 16

Developing and maintaining an export 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 Compliance Program.  Agenda topics include guidance on how to establish an Export Compliance Program, strategies to enhance 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, compliance peer networking, and provides a written example of an export compliance program as well as the Office of Exporter Services January, 2017 revised Export Compliance Guidelines to assist in developing your compliance program. 
 
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 Topco Building, 150 Northwest Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL  60007.  Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. on March 14, 2017.  The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m.

Accommodations

A special conference rate of $129 plus tax (single) and $139 plus tax (double) room has been arranged with the Sheraton Suites, located at 121 Northwest Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007, telephone (847) 290-1600.  Continental breakfast is provided.  Rates are only good through February 28, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. EST.  Note that the rate includes transportation to and from O’Hare International Airport and internet.  Transportation must be pre-reserved.

Registration

The registration fee for all three topics in the seminar, the Essentials of U.S. Export Controls, Export Control Reform and How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program, is $405 per person.  The fee includes continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches and materials for the entire seminar.  Registration fees are nonrefundable after March 5, 2017.  Substitutions may be made by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  For registration questions contact Merit Tremper at telephone 847-899-4131 or Lisa Waller at telephone 847-760-0014.  To guarantee placement for the BIS seminar and for the link to make a hotel room reservation: Click here  

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:  Chicago Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association

Essentials of U.S. Export Controls
Export Control Reform
How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program

March 14-16, 2017
The Topco Building
Elk Grove Village, IL

Essentials of U.S. Export Controls – March 14

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.

Export Control Reform – March 15

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.

Recommended prerequisite:  Essentials of U.S. Export Controls or Complying with U.S. Export Controls or equivalent experience.


How to Develop an Export Compliance Program – March 16

Developing and maintaining an export 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 Compliance Program.  Agenda topics include guidance on how to establish an Export Compliance Program, strategies to enhance 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, compliance peer networking, and provides a written example of an export compliance program as well as the Office of Exporter Services January, 2017 revised Export Compliance Guidelines to assist in developing your compliance program.  
 
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 Topco Building, 150 Northwest Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL  60007.  Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. on March 14, 2017.  The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m.

Accommodations

A special conference rate of $129 plus tax (single) and $139 plus tax (double) room has been arranged with the Sheraton Suites, located at 121 Northwest Point Blvd., Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007, telephone (847) 290-1600.  Continental breakfast is provided.  Rates are only good through February 28, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. EST.  Note that the rate includes transportation to and from O’Hare International Airport and internet.  Transportation must be pre-reserved.

Registration
The registration fee for all three topics in the seminar, the Essentials of U.S. Export Controls, Export Control Reform and How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program, is $405 per person.  The fee includes continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches and materials for the entire seminar.  Registration fees are nonrefundable after March 5, 2017.  Substitutions may be made by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  For registration questions contact Merit Tremper at telephone 847-899-4131 or Lisa Waller at telephone 847-760-0014.  To guarantee placement for the BIS seminar and for the link to make a hotel room reservation: Click here   
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Other Questions?

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