Conference Materials linked below - updated 2/20/26 (please continue to check back for updates/final revisions)

Day One | Monday, February 23, 2026 -- 1:00 - 5:00 PM EST

1:00 | Opening Remarks

Carie Cartwright, Conference Director | K&L Gates LLP

1:15 | Overview of Export Control Regimes & Regulations Panel

Tom Donovan, SIA Board President, Northrop Grumman   
Josh Richter, SIA Board Member, Leonardo DRS, Inc.

This Panel will provide a basic overview of U.S. Export Control Regimes and Regulations. Attendees will be introduced to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The panel will discuss the various government agencies that oversee the regulations. General concepts on jurisdiction determination and 600 series will be introduced. Key definitions found in the regulations will be discussed to include defense articles, export, release, U.S. person, technical data and technology.

DAY1_0115PM_SESSION1_Overview of Export Control Regimes-FINAL_022026.pdf

2:30 | Break

2:40 | Trade Compliance Programs

Jennifer Weinel, Northrop Grumman Corporation 

This Panel will focus on Trade Compliance Programs and what your company needs to do to implement an effective one. Attendees will learn about key elements of a Compliance Program to include Management Commitment, recordkeeping, policies, procedures, training, and monitoring.

Presentation materials will be posted here as soon as they become available

3:30 | Submission Tools

Charlie Liebetrau, DDTC
Candace M. J. Goforth, Content Enablers Trade Advisory Services 

This Panel will provide guidance on the two U.S. government submission tools – DECCS for ITAR submissions and SNAP-R for EAR submissions. For DECCS, the panel will discuss registration submissions, licensing submissions and user management. Similarly, for SNAP-R, the panel will discuss obtaining Company Identification Numbers (CIN), administrator management and submission options. 

DAY1_0330pm_SESSION3_Submission Tools_DECCS-FINAL_022026.pdf

DAY1_0330PM_SESSION3_Submission Tools2 SNAP-R-FINAL_022026.pdf

4:30 | DDTC Registration

Travis Bryant, DDTC
Dan Cook, DDTC

The panel will provide an overview of the registration requirements and process under the ITAR. There will also be discussion on registration management. 

Presentation materials will be posted here as soon as they become available

5:00 | Adjourn