2021 Spring Virtual Advanced Conference

May 17 – 19, 2021Register now at siaed.org

2021 SPRING VIRTUAL ADVANCED CONFERENCE

2021 Spring Virtual Advanced ConferenceONLINE | May 17 – 19, 2021

Forging Ahead: Ensuring Continuity & Embracing Change

Mark your calendar for the SIA Spring Virtual Advanced Conference! Join us for three half-days lending focus to numerous facets of international trade, to include: policy and process, technology and software, licensing and compliance. This event designed for the experienced international trade professional recognizes that business continuity depends on our ability to respond to ongoing change in and, at times, complete transformation of the landscape in which we work. Register for this event to hear from panelists on regional security, interagency review, and bi-lateral coordination. Keep up to date on country policy changes, ITAR reorganization, and emerging technologies.

Delve into annual and semi-annual reporting under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and EAR special licensing topics. Hear updates from keynote speakers each day and ensure your organization is informed on the latest Defense Export Control and Compliance System (DECCS) developments. The convenient virtual format with content delivered from 1:00 – 5:00 PM EDT (UTC-4) over three days allows attendees to manage ongoing business demands each day, while staying current with advanced international trade concepts and developments. Sign up today!

SIAPreSIdent: Marc Binder, International Trade Compliance Strategies

BoArdLIAISon: Carmella Thompson, Knowledge International, LLC

ConferenCedIreCtor: Steve Hensley, Lockheed Martin Corporation

SPeAkerCo-ChAIrS: Jennifer McGinn, General Dynamics Corporation

Lori Morello, Raytheon Technologies

AudIo/VISuAL/PuBLICAtIonSChAIr: Pat Burke, Lockheed Martin Corporation

SIABuSIneSSMAnAger: Donna Dietz, SIA

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2021 SPRING VIRTUAL ADVANCED CONFERENCE

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations may be transferred to a current Event or a refund will be issued minus the $35.00 cancellation fee.

Notice of cancellation must be by email or phone. Please contact our Business Manager, Donna Dietz, sia@siaed.org or 703-946-5683.

REFUND REQUESTS AS A RESULT OF TECHNICAL ISSUES:

It is the responsibility of the attendee to confirm system requirements and test their computers prior to the start of the event.

If a technical failure at the attendee’s home or workplace prevents access to the live event, refunds will not be made. Please log into the event 30 minutes prior to the start time.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE Non-Members .... $500 Members ..... $400 Government ..... $250

Online registration is required.

The registration site is siaed.org/event-3826154

SIA accepts payment by credit card or check.

Attendees are responsible for making their own event registration. Registration must be guaranteed with a major credit card or check.

CUT-OFF DATE: Cutoff date for reservations must be completed on or before, 5:00 pm edt (UtC -4), Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

Please make checks payable to: Society for International Affairs or “SIA”

Please inform sia@siaed.org if you are paying by check.

Mail checks to: Society for International Affairs

Attn: 2021 Spring Advanced P.O. Box 9466

Arlington, VA 22219

THE SOCIETY FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Background & Purpose

The Society for International Affairs, Inc. (SIA) is a volunteer, nonprofit, educational organization that was jointly formed in 1967 by US Government and Industry. SIA provides a forum for the exchange of information related to export and import licensing. SIA interests cover the entire spectrum of licensing pertaining to the Departments of Commerce, Defense, State, Treasury, and Homeland Security.

Activities

Business luncheon meetings are held regularly and feature guest speakers who address regulatory and policy issues affecting exporting and importing. Conferences and seminars are presented on a regular basis to educate and instruct the export community on all aspects of defense and commercial exports and technology transfers.

Code of Conduct

The meetings and functions of SIA are designed to facilitate the free exchange of ideas and information. Information from these sessions is not for attribution or publication. Recording devices may not be used. SIA members and attendees are expected to uphold the highest standards of personal conduct at all SIA functions and must abide by the Code of Conduct.

Membership

Membership is comprised of over 2,500 members consisting of Industry, U.S. Government, and embassies. Information about SIA membership is available at www.siaed.org.

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SIA PROGRAMS QUALIFICATION

FOR CLE/CPE CREDITS

SIA Conferences and Seminars may qualify for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits, depending upon the specific jurisdictional requirements. Please check your local jurisdiction.

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2021 SPRING VIRTUAL ADVANCED CONFERENCE

Agenda subject to change | All speaker comments are off-the-record and not for attribution

Monday, May 17, 2021 (All times EDT (UTC -4))

1:00 pM Opening RemarksMarc Binder, International Trade Compliance Strategies, SIA PresidentSteve Hensley, Lockheed Martin, Conference Director

1:15 pM Keynote Address (30 min)Mike Miller, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Defense Trade,

Bureau of Political Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State

1:45 – 2:35 pM State Policy Review Aaron Jost, Office of Regional Security and Arms Transfers (RSAT)

• Understanding the Bureau of Political Military Affairs role in building security partnerships to advance U.S. national security objectives

• How RSAT acts as the Department of State’s principal link to the Department of Defense, and serves as the entry point for bilateral and regional political-military questions from the U.S. Government (USG) interagency and foreign governments

• Insights into RSAT’s role in regional security vs. arms transfers, in direct commercial sales vs. foreign military sales transaction review

• Understanding RSAT review of ITAR and 600-series license applications

Q&A: 2:20 – 2:35 pm

2:35 pM Break (10 minutes)

2:45 – 4:05 pM Country Policy ChangesSarah Heidema, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy Catherine Hamilton, Office of Defense Trade Controls LicensingSheila Quarterman, Bureau of Industry and Security Ola Craft, Bureau of Industry and Security Tracy Patts, Bureau of Industry and Security Candice Rodriguez, Defense Technology Security Administration

• How human rights issues factor into the license review process• Changes to ITAR 126.1, including carve-outs and implications• Sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through

Sanctions Act of 2017 (CAATSA)• Recent EAR Country Group changes

Q&A: 3:50 – 4:05 pm

4:05 – 4:55 pM ITAR Reorganization and Policy InitiativesRob Hart, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy

• Discussion of ongoing efforts to reorganize the ITAR, including the impact this will have on exemptions

• Insight into other policy initiativesQ&A: 4:40 – 4:55 pm

4:55 pM Wrap Up & Adjourn Day 1

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Agenda subject to change | All speaker comments are off-the-record and not for attribution

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 (All times EDT (UTC -4))

1:00 pM Opening RemarksSteve Hensley, Lockheed Martin, Conference Director

1:05 pM Keynote Address (30 min)Ann Ganzer, Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of International

Security and Nonproliferation

1:35 – 2:35 pM DoD Technology Review and Licensing ProcessTim Williams, Defense Technology Security Administration –

Export Control Directorate• Understanding national security review of defense technology

transfers • License preparation and review methodology, including how to avoid

troublesome provisos • Focus on technologies being reviewed and why platforms matter

Q&A: 2:20 – 2:35 pm

2:35 pM Break (10 minutes)

2:45 – 3:45 pM Emerging and Foundational Technologies (EFT)Dr. Tongele Tongele, Bureau of Industry and Security Dr. Mike Grenn, Defense Technology Security Administration

• How the USG’s Wassenaar process drives the EFT discussion• Perspective of the Emerging Technology Technical Advisory

Committee (TAC)Q&A: 3:30 – 3:45 pm

3:45 – 4:45 pM The Commerce Control List (CCL) and Military End-Use and End-User Controls: Select 2020 Update Panels

Michael Pender, Bureau of Industry and Security Mike Rithmire, Bureau of Industry and Security Sheila Quarterman, Bureau of Industry and Security

• Category 5 Part 1 and 2 changes regarding law enforcement and forensics tools

• Updates regarding the 0Y521 series • Military end use/end user controls

Q&A: 4:30 – 4:45 pm

4:45 pM Wrap Up & Adjourn Day 2

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Agenda subject to change | All speaker comments are off-the-record and not for attribution

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 (All times EDT (UTC -4))

1:00 pM Opening RemarksSteve Hensley, Lockheed Martin, Conference Director

1:05 pM Keynote Address (30 min)Matthew Borman, Acting Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant

Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce

1:35 – 2:35 pM Understanding Bureau of Industry and Security Reporting Requirements

Sharron Cook, Bureau of Industry and SecurityMichael Pender, Bureau of Industry and Security

• Review of annual/semi-annual reporting requirements under Part 743 of the EAR: e.g., Thermal Imaging Cameras, Wassenaar Arrangement, Conventional Arms Reporting

• Alternate reporting via the Automated Export System • Reporting License Exception ENC (Encryption commodities,

software, and technology) exports (EAR §740.17), Self-Classification for Encryption Items (EAR Part 742, Supplement 8), and Schedule 1 Chemicals exports (EAR §745.1)

• March 29, 2021 changes to ECCNs to implement Wassenaar Arrangement decisions, and impact on reporting requirements

Q&A: 2:20 – 2:35 pm

2:35 pM Break (10 minutes)

2:45 – 3:45 pM Special Licensing Topics and EAR/ITAR ComparisonsCatherine Hamilton, Office of Defense Trade Controls LicensingPatrick Reimnitz, Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing Alex Lopes, Bureau of Industry and Security

• U.S. Persons Abroad: Side-by-side comparison of ITAR vs. EAR licensing and controls on activities of U.S. Persons employed by non-U.S. companies

• Regulatory requirements, interpretations, and licensing guidelines and considerations

• Considerations for dual-nationals• Deemed export license vs. foreign person employment license

Q&A: 3:30 – 3:45 pm

3:45 – 4:45 pM Defense Export Control and Compliance System (DECCS): Helpful Updates to the Licensing Process

Charlie Liebetrau, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Lisa Parker, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Chris Radcliffe, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls

• Overview of useful updates made to DECCS in response to industry feedback

• Discussion of the new DECCS User Group and what’s planned for 2021

Q&A: 4:30 – 4:45 pm

4:45 pM Wrap Up & Adjourn Conference

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