Momentum Events Announces ITAR Summit Keynote Speaker

Eric L. Hirschhorn

Under Secretary for Industry and Security

U.S. Department of Commerce

The ITAR Summit – June 24-25, 2013 – Hotel Monaco, Washington, DC

3/20/2013 -Washington D.C – Momentum is delighted to announce that Mr. Eric L. Hirschhorn, Under Secretary for Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce will be delivering the Keynote Address at the upcoming ITAR Summit on the topic of Export Control Reform – Transitioning from the ITAR to the EAR.

Momentum Events co-founder Matt Godson was recently quoted as saying, “We are delighted that Mr. Hirschhorn has agreed to deliver the Keynote Address at our upcoming ITAR Summit. His presence as a speaker at this event was highly requested by the market and we are delighted that he has made the time in his schedule to join us to address the hotly debated topic of export control reform.“

Specifically developed to provide legal counsel, compliance officers and international trade executives with proven tools and useful guidance on how to successfully navigate the ITAR, this innovative, two-day event, taking place June 24 & 25 in Washington, DC, will engages attendees in a practical discussion of how to address key licensing and classification challenges while also providing a thorough examination of the impact that export control reform will have on ITAR compliance programs and companies manufacturing items and technology controlled under the ITAR.

Included as part of the registration fee, take part in the interactive working group sessions and gain specific compliance recommendations and detailed information on:

The Export Control Reform Initiative (ECR): Recent Developments Impacting on ITAR Controlled Items, Technology and Related

Services Empowered Officials under ITAR Regulations: An Export Compliance Officer’s Guide to Meeting DDTC Expectations and Ensuring Your EO Has a Clear Understanding of Required Duties and Responsibilities

Additional topics to be addressed at the event will include:

How to obtain proper classification of ITAR controlled items under parts 120 & 121

Tips for successfully navigating the licensing process for ITAR controlled products

Strategies for building an ITAR compliance program that meets DDTC expectations

How to use employee training to ensure the trickle down of your ITAR compliance program

Investigating potential ITAR violations and making a voluntary disclosure to the Government

Benchmark with your in-house peers and leaders of the export controls and international trade bar as you learn what steps your company should be taking now to ensure your ITAR compliance program is airtight!

Return to work armed with practical strategies ready for immediate implementation- Reserve your space by visiting http://momentumevents.co/itar/itar-registration/

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