American Conference Institute’s 6th National Forum on

International Technology Transfers & Deemed Export Compliance

Controlling the Flow of Technical Data to Reduce Export Enforcement Risks, and Ensure Accurate Form I-129 Certifications

Monday, September 26 to Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Westin Washington, DC City Center,, Washington, DC

PROSECUTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF DEEMED EXPORT, DEFENSE SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER VIOLATIONS ARE ON THE RISE.

CAN YOUR TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS DETECT AND ADDRESS COMPLEX, NEW AND EMERGING COMPLIANCE RISKS?

The US government imposes rigorous restrictions impacting the export and re-export of technology, software, technical assistance and services of US and foreign origin. Moreover, collaborative platforms such as social media and cloud computing have created new, emerging and complex risk areas and, as a result, increased exposure for your organization.

Coupled with the new requirement under Form I-129 to certify export compliance, it is crucial to work closely with your HR and other departments to ensure accurate certifications, and strict adherence to TAAs, ITAR license provisos and EAR license conditions.

The acclaimed American Conference Institute’s 6th National Forum on International Technology Transfers & Deemed Export Compliance will provide you with practical tools for controlling the flow of technical data, reducing the risk of defense services export violations and ensuring deemed export compliance.   Benchmark and network with leading government, industry and private practice experts on how to tackle your most pressing ITAR and EAR compliance challenges, including:

  • Ensuring Accurate Form I-129 Certification:  Coordinating Your Trade Compliance and HR Planning with the Visa Application Process to Prevent Export Delays 
  • Screening Foreign, Dual and Third Country Nationals:  Determining Nationality within Foreign Anti-
  • Discrimination and Privacy Law Limits
  • Defining “Technical Data” under the ITAR and EAR
  • Limiting Technical Discussions among Domestic and Foreign Engineers: Ensuring
  • Adherence to with TAAs and EAR License Conditions
  • Cloud Computing and Social Media within ITAR and EAR Boundaries: Strengthening Technology Controls to Manage Heightened Data Storage, Distribution and Access Security Risks 
  • Preventing Unauthorized Technology Transfers in the Context of Offshore Outsourcing of Manufacturing, R & D and Services

Gain first-hand insights from key Government Compliance and Enforcement Officials:  

  • Anatomy of a Deemed Export and Technology Transfer Investigation:  How Agencies Target and
  • Prosecute Individuals and Companies for Intangible Export Violations, with Steven Pelak, (National Export Coordinator, U.S. Department of Justice)
  • Limiting the Exchange and Use of Technical Data on Laptops, Servers, Emails and Portable Devices:
  • Minimizing US Export Enforcement Risks Posed by Employee Travel, with Robert Rawls (Outbound Program Manager, Outbound Enforcement Division, US Customs and Border Protection)

Take away best practices from: IBM, Alcatel Lucent, GE Aviation, Finmeccanica North America, AECOM, Cobham Corporate North America, ATK, ConocoPhillips, Northrop Grumman, Space Systems/Loral, AMETEK Aerospace & Defense and DRS Technologies.

Based on popular demand for this unique conference, seats are expected to sell out.  Register now to save your place.  Call 1-888-224-2480, fax your registration form to 1-877-927-1563, or register online