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The Bureau of Industry and Security

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Cosponsored by: Houston District Export Council

Presents

Technology and Encryption Controls

March 13, 2015

Norris Conference Center

Houston, TX

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.

About the Instructors

The instructors are experienced export policy specialists and engineers from BIS's Washington, D.C. headquarters. The instructors will be available throughout the seminar to answer your questions on how the export regulations affect the export activities of your organization or client.

Location/time

The program will be held at the Norris Conference Center, 816 Town and Country Blvd., Suite 210, Houston, TX 15219. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. on March 13, 2015. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.

Accomodations

A special conference rate of $139 plus tax (single/double room) has been arranged with the Four Points by Sheraton, 10655 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel by calling 281-501-4622. Mention "Houston District Export Council" to receive the special conference rate, or you may register online. Special rates are only good through February 5, 2015.

Registration

The registration fee for the Technology/Encryption Controls seminar is $125.00 per person. The registration fee to attend both this seminar and the Complying with U.S. Export Controls seminar on March 11-12 is $550.00. The fee includes continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunch, and materials for the entire seminar. Registration fees are nonrefundable after March 1, 2015. Substitutions may be made at any time by emailing Courtney Hancock@ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To guarantee placement for the BIS seminar: Click here to register. If registering and paying by check, make your check payable to Houston District Export Council and mail to 9601 Katy Freeway, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77024.