Complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in the Invigorated Post-9/11 Enforcement Environment

We invite you to participate in the Arizona District Export Council's one-day seminar at the Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale.    

The seminar will detail key issues related to ITAR regulations and the increased enforcement of trade policies. Topics of discussion include:

• An Industry Panel & Best Practices – Successfully Navigating the ITAR Minefield
• Insight into Empowered Officials and Trade Compliance Professionals:  Minimizing Exposure, Liability, and Risk
• An Outline of Ethics in Trade Compliance
• Jurisdiction: The Critical Importance of Getting it Right
• Practical Tips to Avoid Returns Without Action, DDTC Review Time, Brokering, Restricted Parties Screening, Third-Country/Dual Nationals, Mergers and Acquisition Due Diligence
• Enforcement Update and the Consequences on Non-Compliance with Lessons Learned from the Most Recent Cases

Experienced executives from Intel, Federal Express, and General Dynamics are invited to share their best practices in the indusry panel.

You should attend this seminar:
· If you think your company’s exports and imports aren’t regulated by the ITAR
· If you’re uncertain if your company’s exports and imports are regulated by the ITAR
· If you’re certain your company’s exports and imports are regulated by the ITAR

When:        June 11, 2008

Where:      Orange Tree Golf Resort
                  10601 N. 56th Street
                  Scottsdale, AZ 85254
                  (480)  948-6100

Cost:         $175 

To register, please complete the following form. Pease contact Mr. Matt Baker matt.baker@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov at (520) 670-5809 with questions or concerns.

ADDITONAL OPTION: JP Morgan Chase will be offering a FREE one-hour ITAR consulting appointment on a first come first served basis (limited to 8). These appointments will be on Thursday, June 12, 2008.