Day Four | Thursday, February 26, 2026 -- 1:00 - 5:00 PM EST

1:00 | Opening Remarks

1:05 | ITAR Exemptions

Dave Allman, K&L Gates LLP
Engda Wubneh, DDTC
Patrick Marzluff, DTSA  

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.   

DAY4_0105PM_SESSION 1_ITAR Exemptions-FINAL2026_DoWv2-FINAL_022026.pdf

2:05 | EAR Licensing & Exceptions Panel       

Josh Richter, Leonardo DRS, Inc.    
Candace M. J. Goforth, Content Enablers Trade Advisory Services

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 cover the structure of the Commerce Control List (CCL), reading Export Classification Control Numbers (ECCN), and understanding the 10 General Prohibitions. This will also highlight supporting documentation required for certain types of license submissions, as well as No License Required exports. 

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EAR LICENSING HANDOUTS/EXERCISES:

• EAR Table of Contents (matches eCFR 2/2025)
• Commerce Country Chart (matches eCFR 2/2025)
• Country Groups (matches eCFR 2/2025)
• EAR Part 740 (eCFR 2/2025 download)

3:05 | Break

3:10 | EAR Licensing Panel (Continued)          

4:15 | DTSA Review Panel 

Dara Sanders, DTSA

The Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA) will explain their critical role in the export license review and approval process. DTSA reviewers include both technical and policy experts. This panel will explain what information is necessary on your license submittals to obtain success.

DAY4_0415pm_SESSION3_DTSA_REVIEW_PANEL_JR_02.202026.pptx

5:00 | Adjourn