Society for International Affairs |
July 13-16 2026
The Westin - Arlington Gateway | 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA
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DRAFT AGENDA (as of 6/3/26) | Please note that panel timing is subject to adjustment based upon speaker scheduling. Check back for updates! Cancellation requests must be sent in writing to sia@siaed.org by Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to be eligible for a refund. There will be a $35 fee for all cancellations and bank returned checks. Refunds will not be provided for cancellation requests received after Wednesday, July 1, 2026. |
Day One: Monday, July 13, 2026 7:15 Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:15 Opening Remarks 8:30 | Overview of Export Control Regimes & Regulations Panel This Panel will provide a basic overview of U.S. Export Control Regimes and Regulations. Attendees will be introduced to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The panel will discuss the various government agencies that oversee the regulations. General concepts on jurisdiction determination and 600 series will be introduced. Key definitions found in the regulations will be discussed to include defense articles, export, release, U.S. person, technical data and technology. Introduction of scenario used throughout the sessions. 9:40 | Q & A 9:45 | Trade Compliance Programs A focus Trade Compliance Programs and what your company needs to do to implement an effective one. Attendees will learn about key elements of a Compliance Program to include Management Commitment, recordkeeping, policies, procedures, training, and monitoring. 10:20 | Q & A 10:30 Break 10:45 | Submission Tools This Panel will provide guidance on the two U.S. government submission tools – DECCS for ITAR submissions and SNAP-R for EAR submissions. For DECCS, the panel will discuss registration submissions, licensing submissions and user management. Similarly, for SNAP-R, the panel will discuss obtaining Company Identification Numbers (CIN), administrator management and submission options. 11:20 | Q & A 11:30 | DDTC Registration The panel will provide an overview of the registration requirements and process under the ITAR. There will also be discussion on registration management. 11:50 | Q & A 12:00 | Lunch 1:00 | Commodity Jurisdiction and Classification Panel 2:30 | Q & A 2:45 | Break 3:00 | Commodity Jurisdiction and Classification Panel (Continued) 4:40 | Exercise 4:45 | Q & A 5:00 | Conference Adjourn 5:15 | Reception -- Attendees, please join SIA in the Hotel Restaurant following the first day of the conference at the reception --heavy hors d'oeuvres and a variety of beverages. This will be an opportunity to connect with others, engage in conversation, and build meaningful connections.
Day Two: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 7:15 | Continental Breakfast 8:05 | ITAR Exemptions/EAR Exceptions Panel The ITAR provides “Exemptions” from the requirement for an export license. This presentation will help you identify the various exemptions available, and when and how to use them. Exemptions will cover the exportation of defense articles, technical data and the provision of defense services and will cover ITAR sections 123, 124, 125 and 126. Similarly, the EAR has “license exceptions” which may satisfy a license requirement. This panel will provide a general overview of EAR Licensing requirements and EAR Exceptions that may be used in lieu of an export license. It will also cover the structure of the Commerce Control List (CCL), reading Export Classification Control Numbers (ECCN), and understanding the 10 General Prohibitions. The panel will also include a brief discussion of the “de minimis” calculation. 9:30 | Q&A 9:45 | Break 10:00 | ITAR Exemptions/EAR Exceptions Panel (Continued) 11:00 | ITAR/EAR Licensing Panel This Panel will provide a roadmap for the complex ITAR licensing process and help you identify what type of license is needed for a particular transaction. This panel will address DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-61, DSP-85 and all supporting amendments. Attendees will learn the types of supporting documentation required to submit with each license type. Advice and tips will be provided on what the US Government regulator is looking for in an application. Guidance on how to submit a license to the government and how to track a case will be discussed. The panel will also map out EAR Licensing requirements and highlight supporting documentation required for certain types of license submissions, as well as No License Required exports. 11:50 | Q&A 12:00 | Lunch 1:00 | ITAR/EAR Licensing Panel (Continued) 2:50 | Q&A 3:00 Break 3:15 | ITAR/EAR Licensing Panel (Continued) 5:00 | Adjourn 5:00 – 6:00 | Meet the Speakers (Roundtable discussions/open Q&A) This session provides attendees with the opportunity to meet the speakers to obtain answers to specific questions that they may not want to address in the larger forum. Day Three: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 7:30 | Continental Breakfast 8:00 | Opening Remarks 8:05 | ITAR Agreements–Overview, Preparation and Best Practices 9:50 | Q&A 10:00 | Break 11:20 | Q&A 11:30 | DTSA Review Panel 11:50 | Q&A 12:00 | Lunch 1:00 | Got your license… now what? This panel will address the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and the various regulatory steps required when shipping tangible items. Specifically, the attendees will learn about the destination control statements of the ITAR and EAR and how to manage export shipments. The panel will cover the Automated Export System (AES) and how best to deal with U.S. Customs. 2:35 | Q&A 2:45 | Break 3:00 | Disclosures and Enforcement This Panel will focus on Trade Compliance Programs and what your company needs to do to implement an effective one, to include monitoring and identification of violations and an overview of the Voluntary Disclosure process. Attendees will learn about key elements of a Compliance Program to include Management Commitment, recordkeeping, policies, procedures, training, and monitoring. The panel will address the synergies between complying with the ITAR and the EAR. 4:50 | Q & A 5:00 | Conference Adjourns | SUMMER 2026
SIA Board Liaisons: Julia Mason, Peraton Matt Binder, BAE Systems, Inc.
Conference Director: Michael Pantschyschak, BAE Systems, Inc. A/V-Pubs Chair: Samantha Cook, Metrea Speaker Chair: Candice Dillon, Lockheed Martin Hotel Chair: Ashley Conboy, Lam Research Corporation
Audio/Visual Chair: Stacey Benjamin, CACI International, Inc. SIA Business Office: Donna Dietz |