2019 Voluntary Disclosure/Voluntary Self-Disclosure SeminarJanuary 15, 2019
Crystal Gateway Marriott | Arlington, VirginiaRegister now at www.siaed.org
SIA 2019VOLUNTEERand
SPEAKERof the YEAR
2019 Voluntary Disclosure/Voluntary Self-Disclosure SeminarJanuary 15, 2019 | Crystal Gateway Marriott | Arlington, Virginia
SIA is pleased to present a half-day seminar showcasing Voluntary Disclosures/Voluntary Self-Disclosures and the newly restructured/revised SIA ITAR Voluntary Disclosures Handbook! Potential noncompliance may be discovered in myriad ways—and both DDTC and BIS encourage the submission of disclosures by parties who believe they may have violated the regulations. However, the process for identifying and investigating, managing, and reporting potential violations in even the most sophisticated companies can be complex and challenging. Join your peers in the trade compliance profession to learn strategies for effectively scoping your investigation, risk assessment approaches for root cause and corrective action analysis, as well as recent violation trends due to regulatory changes. The seminar will conclude with real compliance case studies that explore best practices and lessons learned in the voluntary disclosure process.
Speakers invited include members of the U.S. government and industry who will provide real-world insight on the tools, processes, and strategies used to successfully submit Voluntary Disclosures/Voluntary Self-Disclosures to the U.S. Government.
Mr. Richard Ashooh, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration, will be the guest speaker during lunch. SIA will also announce the 2018 Volunteer and Speaker of the Year.
Conference information and registration at www.siaed.org/event-3125864
SIA President: Marc Binder, International Trade Compliance Strategies
Board Liaison: Candace M. J. Goforth, Goforth Trade Advisors LLC
Conference Director: Anna Magoulas, Raytheon Company
Conference Committee Chairs: Speaker Chair: Dan Goren, Wiggin and Dana LLP Audio/Visual/Publications Chair: Dan Pickard, Wiley Rein LLP Hotel/Registration: Jill Garrison, SIA
2019 Voluntary Disclosure/Voluntary Self-Disclosure Seminar
THE SOCIETY FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Background & PurposeThe Society for International Affairs, Inc. (SIA) is a volunteer, nonprofit, educational organization that was jointly formed in 1967 by US Government and Industry. SIA provides a forum for the exchange of information related to export and import licensing. SIA interests cover the entire spectrum of licensing pertaining to the Departments of Commerce, Defense, State, Treasury, and Homeland Security.
ActivitiesBusiness luncheon meetings are held regularly and feature guest speakers who address regulatory and policy issues affecting exporting and importing. Conferences and seminars are presented on a regular basis to educate and instruct the export community on all aspects of defense and commercial exports and technology transfers.
Code of ConductThe meetings and functions of SIA are designed to facilitate the free exchange of ideas and information. Information from these sessions is not for attribution or publication. Recording devices may not be used. SIA members and attendees are expected to uphold the highest standards of personal conduct at all SIA functions and must abide by the Code of Conduct.
MembershipMembership is comprised of over 2,000 members consisting of Industry, US Government, and embassies. Information about SIA membership is available at www.siaed.org.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSCrystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Crystal Gateway Marriott for the night of January 14, 2019. The SIA room rate is $159 per night plus tax (single/double occupancy). Reservations may be made by contacting Reservations at 1-800-228-9290 or 703-920-3230 (ask for the SIA 2018 Workshop and Volunteer and Speaker of the Year). The room block has been reserved until Friday, January 4, 2019, or until sold out, whichever occurs first.
GROUND TRANSPORTATIONTaxi and Super Shuttle: information to/from Reagan National, Dulles and BWI - http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/wasgw-crystal-gateway-marriott/#m-parking-section
Hotel shuttle: Complimentary to/from Reagan National Airport.
Parking: On-site Self-Parking is available for $37/day and Valet Parking is $41/day.
Crystal City Metro Station: Enter hotel through the underground entrance
Attire for the conference is business.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE Non-Members .... $"300 Members ..... $"250 Government ..... $"200
Seminar registration fee includes the Volunteer and Speaker of the Year luncheon with guest
speaker Mr. Richard Ashooh, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Adminstration.
LUNCH ONLY Industry ..... $45 Government ..... $35
Payments will not be accepted at event.
The registration site is www.siaed.org/event-3125864
SIA accepts payment by credit card, check or wire transfer.
Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received. Payments must be received within 7 business days of registering or SIA may cancel your registration.
Registration fees include: continental breakfast, break, lunch, and course materials.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received by Tuesday, January 8, 2019 to be eligible for a refund. There is a $25 fee for all cancellations and bank returned checks to the Seminar/Luncheon and a $10 fee for the Lunch Only. Refunds will not be provided for cancellation requests received after Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Please make checks payable to: Society for International Affairs or “SIA”
Mail checks to: SIA
Attn: Jill Garrison, SIA Voluntary Disclosure Seminar/Luncheon
95 Delphinium Way, Stafford, VA 22556
Register early... seating is limited!
Conference information and registration at
www.siaed.org/event-3125864
Agenda subject to change | All speaker comments are off-the-record and not for attribution
2019 Voluntary Disclosure/Voluntary Self-Disclosure Seminar
January 15, 2019
7:00"AM Registration & Breakfast
8:00!AM Welcome/Opening RemarksMarc Binder, ITC Strategies, SIA PresidentAnna Magoulas, Raytheon Company
8:10!AM PANEL I: Strategies for Properly Scoping an InvestigationBrian Rissing, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance John Sonderman, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Export Enforcement Gwen Green, Holland & Hart LLPLee Friend, Pratt & Whitney
• Government Expectations• Risk Assessment Approaches• Root Causes and Corrective Action Analysis
Q&A
9:30"AM Break
9:45!AM PANEL II: ECR Trends in Voluntary DisclosuresBrian Rissing, Office of Defense Trade Controls ComplianceElizabeth Blanch, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Export Enforcement
• Types of Disclosures Related to the 600 Series• Coordination between DDTC and BIS
Q&A
10:30!AM PANEL III: Lessons Learned from Industry Case StudiesAlfred Furrs, BAE Systems, IncDebi Davis, Esterline Corporation
• What went right• What went wrong
Q&A
11:15!AM Seminar Wrap-Up
11:30 AM Lunch Registration/Cash Bar
12:00 PM Volunteer and Speaker of the Year LuncheonGuest Speaker: Mr. Richard Ashooh, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration
Conference information and registration at
www.siaed.org/event-3125864
Please note that if you cannot make this date, you’ll have another opportunity in April! SIA will offer this Seminar in addition to an Exemptions Seminar on the West Coast in April 2019! Location/details are being finalized and will be available for registration soon.
