BIS Seminars
March 11-12, 2015

"Complying With the U.S. Export Controls" 

and

March 13, 2015

"Encryption and Technology Controls"

The Houston District Export Council is pleased to co-sponsor The Bureau of Industry and Security two day seminar on March 11-12, 2015: "Complying with the U.S. Export Controls" and one day seminar on March 13, 2015: "Encryption / Technology Controls"

"Complying with the U.S. Export Controls":

Dates:       Wednesday, March 11th & Thursday, March 12th, 2015

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. BIS instructors will focus on what items and activities are subject to the EAR; how to determine your export control classification number (ECCN); steps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item; when you can export or reexport without applying for a license; export clearance procedures;  and record keeping requirements. 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 U.S. Government agencies such as the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Bureau of Census will participate in certain programs.

"Encryption and Technology Controls":

Date:       Friday, March 13th, 2015

This one-day program is led by BIS's professional counseling staff and will provide detailed and hands-on training regarding export and technology controls. 

Technology Controls

This intermediate level session will offer a comprehensive look at how to comply with the U.S. export and reexport controls relating to technology and software. Discussion will focus on the regulatory requirements relating to technology and software, including what is considered an export or reexport of technology or software; the kinds of technology and software subject to the EAR; how to determine the Export Control Classification Number; what license exceptions are available; and the unique application requirements of technology and software. BIS technical and policy specialists also will discuss important export control issues that may arise in the employment of foreign nationals and for foreign items incorporating, or produced from, controlled U.S.-origin software and technology.

Encryption Controls

This program is an in-depth session that will focus on the unique provisions related to encryption under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) encryption specialists will cover a variety of topics, including how items with encryption functionality are classified under the EAR; how the provision for "mass market" encryption may apply to products; license exceptions for encryption source code (open source and proprietary) and for exports to U.S. subsidiaries and certain eligible countries; encryption registration, classification and reporting requirements; Encryption Licensing Arrangements; conditions placed on encryption licenses, and encryption technology issues.

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

Accommodations:

A special conference rate of $139.00 (plus tax) for a single/double room has been arranged with the Four Points Sheraton for a limited block of rooms.  Attendees must ask for the “Houston District Export Council” event rate. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel by calling (281) 501-4622 no later than February 25, 2015 and while supplies last to receive this special rate.

 

For information regarding this event, please contact: Cortney Hancock at 

 713-224-7200 or chancock@joinertradelaw.com. 

Register Now! 

Vendors and Exhibitors

 

If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor: 

Please contact Mary Rafipour at 281-275-7851 or by email at mrafipour@fairfieldnodal.com for details. 

• Exhibition space available for $1000, which includes prime exhibition space, acknowledgement at the event, in materials and on the event webpage. 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note: Attendee information may be shared with affiliates, partners and other participants.