Past event: ITAR Basics Seminar

Compliance with the international traffic in arms regulations (ITAR) is the key to succesfull business.

Avoid Costly Fines & Penalties Through Your Compliance with and Understanding of the ITAR.

Thursday, February 7th - Friday, February 8th, 2013
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Topics Include:

• Getting to Know State/DDTC & the ITAR
• Recent ITAR Violators - Charging Letters and Case Examples
• Registration and How to Classify a Product
• Step-by-Step Process--How to Apply for a License
• Agreements Workshop - Utilizing the Electronic Guidelines for Drafting Technical Assistance Agreements
• Defining Technical Data & Public Domain
• Working with Sales Reps and Agents
  - Where the ITAR and the FCPA Meet
• ITAR Exemptions You Should Use Now
• Foreign National Employees and Visitors-Licensing and Badging
• Compliance and Recordkeeping
• The 10 Elements of Compliance

"I liked the small group discussions and found the exercises extremely helpful."
Export Administrator, The Boeing Corporation

"Found group discussions on technical data, ITAR exemptions and class/group discussions to be very beneficial."
Program Manager, Converteam

“The best training I have ever attended.  The interactive seminars really made the learning experience fun while still being a challenge.”
John Manson, ConverTeam

“Having experienced former State Department Licensing Officers as trainers really makes a difference for us.  We can ask all the important questions and not worry about the possible exposure to our company.”
Sharon Kappler, Northrop Grumman ?

Instructors:

Suzanne Palmer, President of Export Compliance Solutions, has over 15 years of experience within the State Department and as a Licensing Officer, and 8 years direct experience with the U. S. defense industry. Ms. Palmer specializes in training, interpreting and applying U.S. export control regulations and establishing export compliance programs. She has served on the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) and as a Special Compliance Official (SCO) for a company operating under a Consent Agreement.

Mal Zerden retired from State/DDTC after 27 years as a Division Chief of USML Category VIII. Mr. Zerden’s division was responsible for licensing defense articles and related technical data for military aircraft. He also assisted industry in resolving problems that arose with pending cases and provided guidance on complex licensing scenarios. He worked closely with principal action officers at other U.S. Government agencies involved in the review and coordination of licensing activities and arms export policy as well as foreign governments and U.S. industry about the regulations and State/DDTC policies and procedures. He participated in numerous export conferences and has spoken on many topics related to defense trade and the ITAR.

Patricia Dudley is a former State/DDTC Licensing Officer who has extensive government and industry licensing experience. With over 14 years of service at the U.S. Department of State, serving three Secretary of State's, and more than 10 years of hands-on experience in the satellite and defense services and defense industry, Ms. Dudley possesses a unique combination of Government experience with practical application and implementation. Following her tenure at State, Ms Dudley joined Intelsat, the world's largest satellite owner/operator, and was instrumental in transforming an intergovernmental organization to a private corporation where she managed a comprehensive export compliance program.

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Venue & Accommodations

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-934-4000
407-934-4884

Accommodations:
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-934-4000
407-934-4884
http://www.swandolphin.com/
Ask for the ECS rate of $199.00
Do not wait, the CUT-OFF DATE for reservations is JANUARY 16th, 2013