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BIS Seminar “Complying with U.S. Export Controls”

 

April 01, 2025
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Norris Conference Centers City Centre
816 Town & Country Boulevard, Suite #210
Houston, TX 77024
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Join us for an exclusive two-day intensive seminar featuring Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) experts returning to Houston to deliver critical insights on export compliance and regulations. This comprehensive program, co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Houston District Export Council (HDEC), is your direct line to essential export control knowledge. MCLE and NEI Continuing Education Units will be available for this event.

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Why Attend?

  • Get authoritative guidance directly from BIS' professional counseling staff
  • Master the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) through hands-on learning
  • Network with federal officials and fellow export professionals
  • Gain practical knowledge you can implement immediately

Key Focus Areas:

  • Items and activities subject to the EAR
  • How to determine your export control classification number (ECCN)
  • Export Licensing requirements
  • Exports and reexports that may be conducted without a license
  • Export Procedures
  • Recordkeeping Requirements

Whether you are new to exporting or an experienced professional, this rare opportunity offers face-to-face access to BIS officials and practical insights into U.S. export control requirements. BIS officials will have limited availability for meetings with registrants at the registrants' facilities on April 3, 2024. Please send requests to meet with BIS to [email protected] with the name of your organization, contact person and reason for the request.

About the Instructors

The instructors are experienced export policy professionals, engineers, and enforcement personnel from BIS’s Washington, D.C. headquarters and field offices, as well as representatives from other U.S. government agencies as appropriate. 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.

Hotel Information

Secure your stay at our host hotel with special event rates – limited rooms available. Book directly with The Moran City Centre (713) 429-1172, or click the link HERE, by March 8, 2025, and mention "Houston District Export Council - BIS Seminar" to access preferred pricing.

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  • Standard Registration @ $675:  Ends March 24, 2025 at midnight
  • Late Registration @ $750:  Ends March 31st at midnight
  • On-Site Registration @ $800:  April 1-2


We encourage registering by March 25th to ensure availability of seminar materials. Lateon-site registration may result in materials being provided after the seminar.

Accreditation:

This event has been officially approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as follows:

  • NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI): 12.5 credits for CCS/MCS, CES/MES, and LCB credit types.
  • Texas Bar - MCLE: Approved for 13.00 hours.

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