2022 Update Conference

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2022 Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy

Building a Network of Global Cooperation

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will offer a hybrid Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy Wednesday, June 29–July 1, 2022. This 35th annual conference will be offered in-person at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C., and also virtually for the first two days. It will include keynote speakers, plenary sessions, breakout sessions, and an Exhibit Hall. Roundtable sessions with experts on many topics will be offered on the third day in-person only. There will be one reception at the end of the first day. The theme of this year’s conference is Building a Network of Global Cooperation.

The planned agenda for this conference includes a Global Plenary and an Export Enforcement plenary, and sessions on the following topics:

Anatomy of an Export Enforcement Investigation
"600 Series" Licensing Tips and License Exception STA Overview
Russia/Belarus sanctions and international partner regulatory frameworks
The Foreign Direct Product and De minimis Rules
Dual-Use, Munitions, and Sanctions – Ask the Agencies
Bureau of the Census: AES Updates
Guidance on Due Diligence – international partner compliance recommendations
DDTC updates
Emerging Technology
Navigating Export Controls: Fundamental Research and Drug Development in a Pandemic
The Cyber Tools Rule
Regulations Review
Economic Security: Defense Production Act – 3 Titles
BIS Export Control Officers: Protecting U.S. national security and export controls through global engagements (EU, Singapore, Canada)
BIS Export Control Officers: Protecting U.S. national security and export controls through global engagements (China including HK, Finland/Baltics, UAE)
Surveillance and Human Rights
Industrial Base and Supply Chain Resiliency

IN-PERSON CONFERENCE

The in-person conference will be held at the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. The cost for in-person attendance is $1,400 per person. 

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Select live conference content will be offered virtually. The cost for virtual attendance is $600 per person. 

EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

An exhibit hall will be available during all conference days to in-person attendees. Exhibit hall hours are Wednesday, June 29 from 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (includes exhibitor reception), Thursday, June 30 from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and on Friday, July 1 from 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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All attendees will receive access to recorded event content online for 30 days after the event.

For additional information on the BIS 2022Update Conference, you may contact the Outreach and Educational Services Division at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .