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    • 08 Dec 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • The Alexandrian Hotel | 480 King St. Alexandria Alexandria, VA 22314
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    Please Join SIA for a magical evening of festive dining, drinking, and dancing, (music provided by DJ) at the Member's Only SIA Holiday Party.  This year's event will take place at the charming, historic The Alexandrian Hotel in Alexandria, VA. 

    The Alexandrian Hotel 
     Friday, December 8, 2023 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
    480 King St. Alexandria Alexandria, VA 22314 

    Attire: Holiday/Business  

    Cost: $25.00 per person (Members are invited to bring one guest)

    Reservation cut-off: December 1, 2023

    • 05 Feb 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • 09 Feb 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • WEBEX
    Register

    Join SIA at the 2024 Virtual Back to Basics Conference - an important first step to learning about how to export articles on the United States Munitions List (USML) and the Commerce Control List (CCL) and the associated defense services and technology.

    This conference has been reorganized to provide an improved learning experience for online learning.  The SIA Back to Basics Conference is ideal for newcomers (less than 5 years of experience) to export licensing, as they will be provided with a step-by-step guide to using the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Emphasis will be placed on panels that cover the license application process and the requirements for submitting licenses to the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) as well as to the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) for review and approval. Attendees will hear firsthand from U.S. Government speakers about procedures and policies governing the export license process while becoming familiar with the various types of licenses, agreements, exemptions and exceptions and the requirements and conditions associated with each.

    Agenda will be posted as it becomes available.

      REGISTRATION INFORMATION

      Attendees are responsible for making their own event registrationIf paying by check, please contact the SIA Business Office at sia@siaed.org and your account will be updated accordingly so your registration is not cancelled. 

      CUT-OFF DATE Registration will close on Friday, February 02, 2024
      SUBSTITUTIONS Attendee must notify SIA’s Business Manager by email at least 48 hours in advance of the conference if you wish to send a substitute participant. Registered attendees may not "share" a single registration.
      CANCELLATIONS

      Cancellation requests must be sent in writing to sia@siaed.org by Monday, February 05, 2024 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 Monday, February 05, 2024. 

      REFUND REQUESTS AS A RESULT OF TECHNICAL ISSUES It is the responsibility of the attendee to confirm system requirements and test their computers prior to the start of the webinar and refunds will not be issued after an event has started. (Turn off your VPN if possible.) 
       

      If a technical failure at the attendee’s home or workplace prevents access to the live webinar, refunds will not be made. Please log into the event at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.

      CLICK HERE TO TEST WEBEX
      ONLINE PAYMENT "ERROR"

      Some users are receiving an error "NOT AUTHORIZED" when entering their credit card number. This is caused by the VPN your organization is using for online protection. Please use a non-VPN device such as at Home or Library, etc., or contact the SIA Business Office for assistance at sia@siaed.org.

      RECORDING By participating, you agree not to audio record or video record any part of the webinar under any circumstances unless you obtain express written permission from SIA.
      CONNECTING TO THE WEBEX LINK The WEBEX link will be provided to all registrants on Friday, February 2 and will also be sent each day prior to the start of the event.  The link will be the same for all 5 days of the conference.


      SIA MEMBER & ATTENDEE CODE OF CONDUCT

      Membership in SIA and attendance at SIA functions is subject to the observance of SIA’s Code of Conduct.  Any member or attendee who violates this Code is subject to expulsion from membership and may be excluded from future SIA events.  The meetings and functions of SIA are designed to facilitate the free exchanges 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.  Members and/or attendees shall not solicit business or otherwise seek any private or personal financial gain in attending or participating in any SIA meeting or function; including the distribution of material not approved in advance by the SIA Board.  Membership/event attendee lists shall not be used or sold for any commercial or promotional purpose.

      SIA PROGRAMS - QUALIFICATION FOR CLE/CPE CREDITS

      SIA Conferences and Seminars may qualify for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits, depending upon the specific jurisdictional requirements. Please check your local jurisdiction.


      Thank you for supporting SIA!

      • 18 Mar 2024
      • 1:00 PM
      • 21 Mar 2024
      • 5:00 PM
      • Online Webex
      Register

       

      Firearms and Ammunition

      March 18-21, 2024 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM EST

      Join the F.A.I.R. Trade Group and SIA for four half-days dedicated to guiding businesses through the many challenges of importing and exporting firearms and ammunition. Register for this event to hear from distinguished officials from ATF, Customs and Border Protection, the Census Bureau, and the Departments of State, Commerce, and Justice. The convenient virtual format with content delivered from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET over four days allows attendees to manage ongoing business demands each day, while staying current with the rules and policies governing firearms and ammunition imports and exports. Sign up today!

      Agenda will be posted when it becomes available

      Conference Committee:

      • SIA President: Tom Donovan, Northrop Grumman
      • SIA Board Liaison: Candace Goforth, Goforth Trade Advisors LLC
      • SIA Business Manager: Donna Dietz, SIA
      • F.A.I.R. President: Charles Fowler, Global Procurement Solutions Inc.
      • F.A.I.R. Executive Director: Michael Faucette, Wiley Rein LP
      • F.A.I.R. Business Office: Pati Colon, F.A.I.R.

      CONFERENCE REGISTRATION & FEES:

      SIA/FAIR Member: $500 | Non-Member: $ $700 | Government: $300

      Attendees are responsible for making their own event registration. Registration must be guaranteed with a major credit card or check.

      CANCELLATION POLICY

      Cancellation requests must be sent in writing to sia@siaed.org by Monday, March 15, 2024 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 Monday, March 15, 2024. 

      REFUND REQUESTS AS A RESULT OF TECHNICAL ISSUES POLICY:

      It is the responsibility of the attendee to confirm system requirements and test their computers prior to the start of the event.

      If a technical failure at the attendee’s home or workplace prevents access to the live event, refunds will not be made. Please log into the event 30 minutes prior to the start time.

      SIA PROGRAMS QUALIFICATION FOR CLE/CPE CREDITS

      SIA Conferences and Seminars may qualify for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits, depending upon the specific jurisdictional requirements. Please check your local jurisdiction.


      THE SOCIETY FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

      Background & Purpose

      The 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.

      Activities

      Business 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.

      THE F.A.I.R. Trade Group

      Background & Purpose

      The Firearms and Ammunition Import/Export Roundtable (F.A.I.R.) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the interests of the firearms and ammunition import/export community. Our mission is to keep the American firearms and ammunition markets open to the global community of suppliers to ensure consumers the broadest market choices. While maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, F.A.I.R. works with regulatory agencies in a constructive manner to improve regulations governing firearm/ammunition imports and exports. We operate entirely on the funds derived from contributions and our dues paying membership.

      Code of Conduct

      The 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.

      Membership

      Information about SIA membership is available at www.siaed.orgInformation about F.A.I.R. membership is available at www.fairtradegroup.org.



      • 06 May 2024
      • 1:00 PM
      • 08 May 2024
      • 5:00 PM
      • Virtual
      Register

      AGENDA WILL BE POSTED AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE

      REGISTRATION INFORMATION

      Attendees are responsible for making their own event registrationRegistration must be guaranteed with a major credit card or check prior to the start of the Webinar. If paying by check, please contact the SIA Business Office at sia@siaed.org and your account will be updated accordingly so your registration is not cancelled. 

      CUT-OFF DATE Registration will close on  May 3, 2024.
      SUBSTITUTIONS Attendee must notify SIA’s Business Manager by email at least 48 hrs in advance of the conference if you wish to send a substitute participant. Registered attendees may not "share" a single registration.
      CANCELLATIONS

      Cancellation requests must be sent in writing to sia@siaed.org by Monday, April 29, 2024 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 Monday, April 29, 2024.

      REFUND REQUESTS AS A RESULT OF TECHNICAL ISSUES

      It is the responsibility of the attendee to confirm system requirements and test their computers prior to the start of the webinar and refunds will not be issued after an event has started. (Turn off your VPN if possible.) 

      ONLINE PAYMENT "ERROR"

      Some users are receiving an error "NOT AUTHORIZED" when entering their credit card number. This is caused by the VPN your organization is using for online protection. Please use a non-VPN device such as at Home or Library, etc., or contact the SIA Business Office for assistance at sia@siaed.org.

      RECORDING By participating, you agree not to audio record or video record any part of the webinar under any circumstances unless you obtain express written permission from SIA.


      SIA MEMBER & ATTENDEE CODE OF CONDUCT

      Membership in SIA and attendance at SIA functions is subject to the observance of SIA’s Code of Conduct.  Any member or attendee who violates this Code is subject to expulsion from membership and may be excluded from future SIA events.  The meetings and functions of SIA are designed to facilitate the free exchanges 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.  Members and/or attendees shall not solicit business or otherwise seek any private or personal financial gain in attending or participating in any SIA meeting or function; including the distribution of material not approved in advance by the SIA Board.  Membership/event attendee lists shall not be used or sold for any commercial or promotional purpose.

      SIA PROGRAMS - QUALIFICATION FOR CLE/CPE CREDITS

      SIA Conferences and Seminars may qualify for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits, depending upon the specific jurisdictional requirements. Please check your local jurisdiction.


      Thank you for supporting SIA!

      • 15 Jul 2024
      • 7:30 AM
      • 17 Jul 2024
      • The Westin - Arlington Gateway | 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA
      • 185
      Register

      The conference agenda will be posted as it becomes available closer to the event date

      The Summer Back to Basics conference is an important first step to exporting articles on the United States Munitions List (USML) and the Commerce Control List (CCL) and the associated defense services and technology. This conference is ideal for newcomers (less than 5 years of experience) to export licensing, as they will be provided with a step-by-step guide to using the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Emphasis will be placed on the license application process and the requirements for submitting licenses to the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) as well as to the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) for review and approval. Attendees will become familiar with the various types of licenses, agreements, exemptions and exceptions and the requirements and conditions associated with each. U.S. Government (USG) speakers will provide insight into the procedures and policies governing the export licensing process.

      Ample time for questions will be included each day. In addition, a special Roundtable Q&A Session with panelists and invited guests will be held at the conclusion of Day 2. The Conference will integrate hands-on workshops with practical transaction scenarios and corresponding licensing/agreements/exemption/exception exercises. These exercises will give attendees the opportunity to apply what they have learned while USG experts and defense industry peers are close at hand to answer questions and provide guidance. Speakers will include participants from USG agencies such as DDTC, Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA), BIS, and members of the defense industry.

      LAST DAY TO REGISTER: MONDAY, JULY 8, 2024

      Rooming Link- a link will be published when it becomes available

      REGISTRATION INFORMATION

      Attendees are responsible for making their own event registration If paying by check, please contact the SIA Business Office at sia@siaed.org and your account will be updated accordingly so your registration is not cancelled. 

      CUT-OFF DATE Registration will close on July 8, 2024
      SUBSTITUTIONS Attendee must notify SIA’s Business Manager by email at least 48 hours in advance of the conference if you wish to send a substitute participant. Registered attendees may not "share" a single registration.
      CANCELLATIONS

      Cancellation requests must be sent in writing to sia@siaed.org by Monday, July 8, 2024 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 Monday, July 8, 2024. If you are unable to attend after this date you will be able to register for the next VIRTUAL Back to Basics event at no cost.

      ONLINE PAYMENT "ERROR"

      Some users are receiving an error "NOT AUTHORIZED" when entering their credit card number. This is caused by the VPN your organization is using for online protection. Please use a non-VPN device such as at Home or Library, etc., or contact the SIA Business Office for assistance at sia@siaed.org.

      RECORDING By participating, you agree not to audio record or video record any part of the webinar under any circumstances unless you obtain express written permission from SIA.


      SIA MEMBER & ATTENDEE CODE OF CONDUCT

      Membership in SIA and attendance at SIA functions is subject to the observance of SIA’s Code of Conduct.  Any member or attendee who violates this Code is subject to expulsion from membership and may be excluded from future SIA events.  The meetings and functions of SIA are designed to facilitate the free exchanges 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.  Members and/or attendees shall not solicit business or otherwise seek any private or personal financial gain in attending or participating in any SIA meeting or function; including the distribution of material not approved in advance by the SIA Board.  Membership/event attendee lists shall not be used or sold for any commercial or promotional purpose.

      SIA PROGRAMS - QUALIFICATION FOR CLE/CPE CREDITS

      SIA Conferences and Seminars may qualify for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits, depending upon the specific jurisdictional requirements. Please check your local jurisdiction.

      Thank you for supporting SIA!

      • 28 Oct 2024
      • 29 Oct 2024
      • Crystal Gateway Marriott | 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA
      • 300

      Shifting into the Future of
      Export Controls & Sanctions Compliance

      This is a 2-day in-person Conference  - CLICK HERE FOR THE DRAFT CONFERENCE AGENDA  (Agenda will reflect most recent updates - as of 9/10/2023)

      REGISTRATION INFORMATION

      Attendees are responsible for making their own event registration If paying by check, please contact the SIA Business Office at sia@siaed.org and your account will be updated accordingly so your registration is not cancelled. 

      HOTEL ROOM BLOCK - Crystal Gateway Marriott | 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA

      CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM  Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International

      CUT-OFF DATE Registration will close on October 16, 2023
      SUBSTITUTIONS Attendee must notify SIA’s Business Manager by email at least 48 hrs in advance of the conference if you wish to send a substitute participant. Registered attendees may not "share" a single registration.
      CANCELLATIONS

      Cancellation requests must be sent in writing to sia@siaed.org by Monday, October 23, 2023 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 Monday, October 23, 2023.

      ONLINE PAYMENT "ERROR"

      Some users are receiving an error "NOT AUTHORIZED" when entering their credit card number. This is caused by the VPN your organization is using for online protection. Please use a non-VPN device such as at Home or Library, etc., or contact the SIA Business Office for assistance at sia@siaed.org.

      RECORDING By participating, you agree not to audio record or video record any part of the webinar under any circumstances unless you obtain express written permission from SIA.


      SIA MEMBER & ATTENDEE CODE OF CONDUCT

      Membership in SIA and attendance at SIA functions is subject to the observance of SIA’s Code of Conduct.  Any member or attendee who violates this Code is subject to expulsion from membership and may be excluded from future SIA events.  The meetings and functions of SIA are designed to facilitate the free exchanges 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.  Members and/or attendees shall not solicit business or otherwise seek any private or personal financial gain in attending or participating in any SIA meeting or function; including the distribution of material not approved in advance by the SIA Board.  Membership/event attendee lists shall not be used or sold for any commercial or promotional purpose.

      SIA PROGRAMS - QUALIFICATION FOR CLE/CPE CREDITS

      SIA Conferences and Seminars may qualify for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits, depending upon the specific jurisdictional requirements. Please check your local jurisdiction.


      Thank you for supporting SIA!


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    PO Box 9466, Arlington, VA  22219
    Phone:  703-946-5683 | sia@siaed.org

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