2016 has been an active year in Asia Pacific (APAC) export controls and 2017 will continue that trend. From control list changes across the region to the Philippines’ making progress on their strategic trade control Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) to China’s implementation of the JCPOA and North Korea's sanction-based export controls, 2016 has seen significant advancements in APAC export controls. In 2017, we can expect to...

As companies move to automate most processes, exporters need to make sure that adequate recordkeeping is factored in. Gone are the days when you could keep hard copies of all your export records in filing cabinets in your office. These days you may be required by your company to reduce or eliminate the amount of paper you keep. So how do you go about essentially re-creating paper files in the digital world? How can you use automated compliance...

Whew, what a year (or 3 years) it has been with the sweeping changes implemented in Export Control Reform (ECR) as well as highly publicized shifts in US export controls on Iran, Cuba, and Russia/Crimea/Ukraine. And just as we start to get a handle on the historically significant recent changes, now the new US President promises bold changes in virtually every area of US Government policy. Join John Black as he brings his perspective as a 32 y...

Held the second Tuesday of every other month, GEOINTeraction Tuesday is a casual networking event where you can develop new relationships, exchange ideas and discover business opportunities. Each event features a guest speaker from the Defense, Intelligence, or Homeland Security Community who shares their views on current issues and answers audience questions.

After six years (since Export Control Reform kicked off), seventeen earlier amendments to other U.S. Munitions List categories, and two sets of proposals, the Department of State and Commerce have finally published final rules for fire control, laser, imaging, and guidance equipment. Time is short to prepare -- the new regulations go into effect December 31, 2016. Controls on night vision and imaging technologies have long been some of the mos...

As we close out 2016 and embark on a new year, many people set their sights on a career shift or a new job with another company. Have you considered casting your line? And have you thought about how you’ll find the ideal position and a company that meets your requirements and expectations? Join us at the reStart Hiring & Networking Event on December 5th in Tyson’s Corner and meet with new companies offering exciting positions t...

What will a Trump administration mean for defense spending? A steady state, or a spending spree? Trump is responsible for at least the next four federal budget requests and will have considerable influence on military spending and the defense industry. Join Bloomberg Government analysts to review the budget requirements, priorities, Third Offset and key national security figures influencing direction.Topics: Budget: Near-termAre more increases...

DELIVERING INNOVATION TO OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE Join global innovation, business and defense leadership as they accelerate state-of-art technology solutions in support of national security and the warfighter. The Defense Innovation Technology Acceleration Challenges brings the Nation’s largest technology prospecting program to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for National Security needs. DITAC 2016 is co-located with the 4th Annual Defen...

Presidential transitions always pose a challenge to emerging and innovative IT initiatives. Often, the momentum on initiatives can get lost, as a new administration gets its bearings and decides where to invest its energies (and dollars). On the other hand, a transition presents an opportunity to take a fresh look at new ideas and strategies that can have a transformative effect on agency operations. Career employees are critical to ensuring a...

If you are doing business with Australia, you need to be aware of how Australian export controls can impact your business practices. In this webinar, we will highlight some key similarities and differences between U.S. and Australian export controls that are important for compliance professionals to understand. In the past three years, Australian export compliance regulations have been strengthened to control intangible exports (deemed exports...