Assess the latest defence export regulations in the Asian market

Nov. 28, 2011 - PRLog -- Every year new export controls, regulations and laws are introduced and it is pivotal that defence contractors comply with these new regulations. Our conference will provide delegates the opportunity to learn about the latest Asian export controls and regulations, as well as how to comply with them. With speakers from across Asia and the three U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defence and State, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

For more information, please visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/defence-exportsasia35.asp.

Key Highlights include:

Pakistan National Update
•   General overview of Pakistan's defence exports
•   Recent co-operation with the U.S.
•   Pakistan's co-operation in the Non-Proliferation Treaty
Senior Representative, Licensing and Regulations Division, Strategic Export Control Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan

KEYNOTE: Status and Summary of U.S. Export Control Reform Effort
•   National security objectives of reform effort
•   Structure and ultimate goals
•   Update on changes to dual-use controls
•   Description of expected changes to reach goals of reform effort
•   Compliance obligations associated with changes
Kevin Wolf, Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, Department of Commerce

Taiwan National Update
•   Taiwan's export controls
•   Arms Control licenses
•   National treaties and acts to comply with
James Yang, Deputy Executive Secretary, Export Control Task Force, Bureau of Foreign Trade, Taiwan

Corruption Risks and Compliance Tips in Defense Exports
•   Corruption risks in the defense industry generally and Asia specifically
•   Brief overview of relevant anti-corruption laws
•   Elements of a successful anti-corruption compliance program
•   Practical tips for doing business in Asia in a compliant manner
Eric Carlson, Attorney, Covington & Burling LLP

The Wassenaar Arrangement - Adapting Export Controls to a Changing World
•   The Wassenaar Arrangement is the only export control regime focused on conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies
•   The Arrangement's Control Lists are reviewed constantly to ensure that they remain relevant to today's challenges
•   The Arrangement's Best Practices Guidelines are a useful guide for national export control authorities as they consider their own policies
•   National discretion is preserved - all export licencing decisions remain with national authorities
•   The Arrangement's 40 Participating States work to enhance global security by helping to strengthen export controls even among non-member countries  
Ambassador Sune Danielsson, Head of Secretariat, Wassenaar Arrangement

In Addition

Tuesday 31st January 2012 – Pre-conference masterclass,13.30-17.00
Critical Success Factors in the Development of an Offset Programme
In association with: APCA
Led by: David Hew, Director, APCA
There are also 2 post-conference workshops, both held on 3rd February 2012 covering:
Export Controls in Europe

08.30 - 12.30
Led by: David Hayes BSc (Hons) FRAeS, Director, David Hayes Export Controls
IT Challenges in Effective Export Control Compliance

13.30 - 17.30
Led by: Gary Stanley, President, Global Legal Services

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http://www.smi-online.co.uk/defence-exportsasia10.asp.

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