Update 2016
October 31-November 1, 2016
Washington, DC
Registration Information for Attendees
Registration Fee:
The registration fee for Update 2016 is $1,225.00 and includes breakfasts and lunches. It also includes a Networking Reception on Monday, October 31 and an Exhibitor Networking Reception on Tuesday, November 1.
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, 2016. 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 transfer your registration to someone else in your organization, 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..