Wednesday, May 13, 2009

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

SEMI, TechAmerica and USITO are hosting this customs and export control compliance seminar. This event is an excellent opportunity for you to strengthen your knowledge of U.S. export control regulations as well as network with your customers. Hear first-hand from those who know the specifics and best practices of export control. Please be sure to register quickly as space is limited. This is a “must attend” program for Government Relations, Compliance, and Operations Professionals focusing on export control.

Music Room, Capital Club

50/F, Capital Mansion

No. 6 Xin Yuan Nan Road

Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Club phone: +86 10 8486 2225

Speakers and Topics

VEU Program and Enforcement

Jeannette Chu, U.S. Embassy

• The new "Validated End-User" program; how does this meet the needs of industry?
• Best practices in export compliance; from customer screening to internal compliance programs
• U.S. -China cooperation on export controls and looking ahead

U.S. Export Licensing for Companies in China

John Larkin, LTI Associates

• What you can do to help your U.S. exporter prepare license applications
• What you should expect during the license approval process
• When you may need an End User Statement from MOFCOM
• How an Internal Compliance Program can create a business advantage for your company

Industry Perspectives on Export Controls

Chris Szymanski, SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation)

• The importance/impact of export compliance for companies operating in China
• Integrating compliance throughout your enterprise
• Administrative elements of an ICP

Space is limited! Register now!

To RSVP, please e-mail Tina Zhang at: ftzhang@usito.org

Seminar fee: 200 RMB for members, 300 RMB for non-members

• Payments taken at the door (Cash only)
• The seminar will be conducted in English only