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This extended one-day event will feature key management, policy, and licensing specialists from the Bureau of Industry and Security and the Bureau of Census who will provide updates on key developments in the export control field. The event will conclude with a gala reception, offering you the opportunity to mingle and discuss issues of concern with the presenters and other participants.
This is the first BIS offering of this type on the west coast since 2002. For those of you who have requested an Update-like offering on the west coast, this is it! The streamlined, one-day format is intended to provide a lot of value in a package that fits into your busy schedule. Please act quickly as space is limited.
The Export Control Forum will take place on March 13, 2006 at the Radisson Hotel Newport Beach, 4545 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, CA, 92660. Registration will begin at 7:00 am. The program will run from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a reception following, from 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Morning Sessions:
Regulatory Initiatives: What's New, What's Coming: BIS and Census will discuss changes to the Export Administration Regulations and the new Foreign Trade Regulations.
Panelists:
Bill Arvin, Policy Analyst, Regulatory Policy Division
Jerry Greenwell, Chief, Regulations, Outreach and Education Branch Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census
Encryption: We will provide an overview of what everyone needs to know about encryption controls and a Q&A session to address the more complex aspects of the existing rules.
Panelists:
Judith Currie, Senior Export Analyst, Information Technology Division
Bill Arvin, Policy Analyst, Regulatory Policy Division
Evolving Country Policies and Licensing Issues: This session will include a discussion of US sanctions, licensing policies toward key countries like China and India, CJs and classifications, and other current licensing issues.
Panelists:
Bernie Kritzer, Director,
Office of National Security and Technology Transfer Controls
Eric Longnecker, Export Policy Analyst, Foreign Policy Division
Gene Christiansen, Senior Engineer, Office of National Security and Technology Transfer Controls
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Luncheon Keynote
Mark Foulon, Deputy Under Secretary for the Bureau of Industry and Security
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Afternoon Sessions
Deemed Exports: How new rules may affect your operations. We will also discuss the lessons learned from recent enforcement actions.
Panelists:
Bernie Kritzer, Director,
Office of National Security and Technology Transfer Controls
Mike Turner, Director,
Office of Export Enforcement
Recent Enforcement Actions and What They Mean to You: Panelists will discuss the current enforcement priorities and the latest developments in the anti-boycott field.
Panelists:
Mike Turner, Director,
Office of Export Enforcement
Ned Weant, Director (Acting)
Office of Antiboycott Compliance
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM: Late Afternoon-Early Evening
Gala Reception: Your time to get together with the speakers and other attendees in a more relaxing social venue.
Please make your lodging reservation directly with the Radisson Hotel Newport Beach by calling (949) 833-0570 and request the “BIS Export Control Forum & Gala block” rates.
The newly renovated Newport Beach Radisson Hotel is offering a $109 rate for Forum attendees. This special rate will run from Saturday March 11, 2006 (for those wishing to arrive early) through the night of March 13, 2006 (for those who would like an extra night following the gala reception before you head back home). The Radisson is conveniently located near Orange County’s John Wayne Airport and offers free airport shuttle service.
Some points of interest for early arrivals wishing to bring the family or special guest to enjoy the warm California sunshine and beautiful Newport Beach coastal area include world-renowned shopping at both South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island Centers, sailing, golfing, tennis, surfing, or just walking along the beach and relaxing. Major theme parks nearby include Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.
The registration fee for this event is $295 per person, and includes continental breakfast, lunch, gala reception, and training materials. Register early as space is limited. Please register online (with VISA, MC, American Express and Discover).
We will also offer a very limited number of exhibit spaces for $1,000 each. For information on exhibit opportunities, please contact John Bushnell at BIS’s Western Regional Office at (949) 660-0144 x121.
Credit card registration will be taken through March 6, 2006. To pay by check, please send your check (payable to BIS Seminar Trust Fund) to U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Western Regional Office, 3300 Irvine Ave, Suite 345, Newport Beach, California 92660.
All mailed registrations (checks) must be postmarked no later than March 6, 2006. No refunds after March 6, 2006.
We will post additional information on the speakers shortly. For other questions, please call
BIS's Western Regional Office at (949) 660-0144 or (408) 351-3378.