AES Broadcast  01/08/2010          Broadcast  #  2010004

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Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) Export Control Forum

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Registration is now open and the agenda has been posted for the BIS 
       Export Control Forum, to be held on February 22-23, 2010 in Irvine, 
       CA.

BIS has changed the format and venue this year in response to 
       recommendations the export trade community has provided.  The Export 
       Control Forum will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Irvine, CA, 
       and one registration will now cover the day-to-day-and-a-half program.

As in years past, day one of the Forum will feature key management, 
       policy, legal, and licensing specialists from the Bureau of Industry
       and Security.  The Forum will also include representatives from the 
       U.S. Census Bureau, and the Departments of Treasury, State and Defense.
       Together, these speakers will provide updates on significant 
       developments in the export control field.  The day will conclude with a
       gala reception, offering you the opportunity to mingle and discuss
       issues of concern with the presenters and other participants.  On day 
       two, you have the option to choose from one of the two half-day 
       sessions, dedicated to the more in-depth discussion of selected topics.
       This year, those sessions will be: "The Commodity Jurisdiction 
       Process," and "Blindsided: Export Controls That Can Catch You By 
       Surprise."

Please consult the BIS website at www.bis.doc.gov for additional 
       details.  We hope to see you at the Forum. 

 For further information or questions, contact the U.S. Census Bureau's 
       AES Branch at 1-800-549-0595, menu option 1 or at askaes@census.gov
       or online at www.census.gov/trade.