Assess the latest export regulations in the Asian market
/EINPresswire.com/ Defence Exports Asia-Pacific
1-2 February 2012, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore
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-exportsasia10.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
For our conference programme and full speaker line-up, please visit
http://www.smi-online.co.uk/defence-exportsasia10.asp
About SMi Group
Defence Exports Asia Pacific is just one of the many conferences that are a part of the SMi Group portfolio.
The SMi Group is a world leader in business to business information. With nearly two decades in the business, thousands of senior executives from blue chip companies have already benefitted from SMi's highly targeted conferences, workshops and publications.
For more information, visit www.smi-online.co.uk
1-2 February 2012, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore
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-exportsasia10.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
For our conference programme and full speaker line-up, please visit
http://www.smi-online.co.uk/defence-exportsasia10.asp
About SMi Group
Defence Exports Asia Pacific is just one of the many conferences that are a part of the SMi Group portfolio.
The SMi Group is a world leader in business to business information. With nearly two decades in the business, thousands of senior executives from blue chip companies have already benefitted from SMi's highly targeted conferences, workshops and publications.
For more information, visit www.smi-online.co.uk
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