BIS Update Conference Set for November 28 -30

In person only this year

Posted Friday, June 9, 2023 11:34 pm

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will hold the 2023 Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy from Tuesday, November 28 through Thursday, November 30 at the Marriott Marquis hotel in Washington, D.C.

This 36th annual conference will be offered in in-person only, for two and a half days, with an evening reception. Sessions will include keynote speakers, plenaries, breakout sessions, and live Q&A with BIS and other agency experts.

Specific details and agenda to come. Exhibitors interested in participating in the 2023 Update Conference may contact the Outreach and Educational Services Division at UpdateConference@bis.doc.gov.

Note: Thanksgiving this year is November 23rd

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