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703-946-5683

The Society for International Affairs, Inc. (SIA), is a volunteer, non-profit, 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 issues pertaining to the Departments of Commerce, Defense, State and Treasury.
Membership and affiliation is comprised of almost 5,000 professionals consisting of industry, U.S. government, and embassies.
Membership for U.S. government employees is free of charge and will allow you to receive notices about SIA events and industry news.
SIA's mission is to educate the international trade community by providing a forum for the exchange of information on the export and import process.


2025 FALL ADVANCED CONFERENCE
Monday, October 27- Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(reception on Monday, October 27 at 5:15 PM)
Crystal City Gateway Marriott | 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 

Register now for the Fall Advanced Conference!
CLICK HERE FOR DRAFT AGENDA  (Posted 8/28/25)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Marriott hotel reservation link:  https://book.passkey.com/gt/220619844?gtid=c7fb57cef9fa801184a34da2ce19f87a     
Please be sure to book early to secure the group rate.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Education and Professional Development

    • Conferences:  By being a member of SIA, you will receive the membership discounted rate to attend SIA’s conferences, workshops and luncheons, where you will learn about the latest regulatory updates in trade controls and compliance, be able to interact with colleagues and others in industry, as well as interface with government participants.
    • Free events: As a member of SIA, you are able to attend various SIA events throughout the year for free, such as virtual teleconferences with U.S. Government participants discussing the latest trade controls, compliance and operational matters.
    • Certification:  Attendance at SIA conferences may enhance your career and learning requirements by qualifying for continuing education credits, depending upon the jurisdiction and jurisdiction-specific requirements.
    • Leadership Opportunities:  Volunteering for SIA extends leadership opportunities in the Trade Controls and Compliance network, SIA Board, and provides an opportunity to give back to the trade community in a meaningful way. All volunteers with SIA must be a member in good standing.
    • Networking:  Members can engage in discussion with other members on various interests, topics, issues, and trends through SIA membership related events, as well as develop professional and personal relationship with fellow members, industry and government participants.
    • Newsletters:  Members receive a quarterly newsletter that updates them on upcoming conferences, workshops and other SIA events, as well as recent trade compliance related updates.
    • Scholarships:  SIA is committed to growing and educating the trade community. One way it does this is through our annual scholarship that is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students interested in a career international trade compliance.  As members, mentorship opportunities are welcomed here.


    SIA EVENT CANCELLATION: AUKUS One Year Later

    The AUKUS One Year Later event, originally scheduled for August 20, 2025, has been canceled. SIA relies heavily on our strong and enduring partnership with various U.S. Government departments and agencies to bring the most up to date and accurate information available. As our government colleagues work to establish new guidance and requirements to continue support of this partnership, we have been unable to secure their commitment at this time and therefore find it best to cancel this event.

    UPCOMING EVENTS

    JOB POSTINGS

    BECOME AN SIA ENHANCED MEMBER In addition to current member benefits, enhanced members will have direct access to all of SIA's most up-to-date web-based digital handbooks to include: Compliance Insiders: Toolkit for Internal Compliance; Customs Border Protection Guidelines Handbook; Exemptions Handbook; Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures Handbook; Voluntary Disclosure Handbook; To Be Published - EAR Exceptions Handbook. 

    With this new membership level, you can renew your membership for $100 to have access to this enhanced feature.  

    Click here to see a SAMPLE HANDBOOK       

    CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER




    PURCHASE PUBLICATIONS





    DEFINITIONS, TERMS, ACRONYMS
     
    JOB BOARD




    SIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Tom Donovan
    Northrop Grumman | Board President

    Dave Allman,
    K&L Gates LLP | Board Vice President


    Joshua Richter
    Leonardo DRS, Inc. | Board Secretary/Treasurer 

    Candace Goforth
    Content  Enablers | Planning & Education

    Katherine Heubert
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Planning & Education


    Samantha Johnson
    ispace Technologies, U.S. | Planning & Education


    Jen Martin
    Metrea | Planning & Education


    Julia Mason
    Peraton | Planning & Education


    Tamara Overton
    Lockheed Martin Corporation | Planning & Education


    The Bureau's paramount concern is the security of the United States.  To advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership.

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    IMPORTANT RESOURCES

    As DoD's focal point on international transfers of export-controlled technology and sharing of classified military information, DTSA establishes guidelines and assists DoD components in complying with applicable U.S. laws and regulations and DoD policies.

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    IMPORTANT RESOURCES

    The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) ensures commercial exports of defense articles and defense services advance U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives.


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    IMPORTANT RESOURCES



    CONSULTANT DIRECTORY

    Advisors in export compliance and licensing


    Society for International Affairs
    PO Box 127, Garrisonville, VA  22463
    Phone:  703-946-5683 | sia@siaed.org

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