2026 Spring Advanced Conference (VIRTUAL) (11 May 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Monday, May 11 - Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM EST

Agenda will be posted closer to the event date

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Attendees are responsible for making their own event registration. Registration must be guaranteed with a major credit card or check prior to the start of the Webinar. If paying by check, please contact the SIA Business Office at sia@siaed.org and your account will be updated accordingly so your registration is not cancelled.

CUT-OFF DATE

Registration will close on May 4, 2026.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Attendee must notify SIA’s Business Manager by email at least 48 hrs in advance of the conference if you wish to send a substitute participant. Registered attendees may not "share" a single registration.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellation requests must be sent in writing to sia@siaed.org by Monday, May 4, 2026 to be eligible for a refund. There will be a $35 fee for all cancellations and bank returned checks.

Refunds will not be provided for cancellation requests received after Monday, May 4, 2025.

REFUND REQUESTS AS A RESULT OF TECHNICAL ISSUES

It is the responsibility of the attendee to confirm system requirements and test their computers prior to the start of the webinar and refunds will not be issued after an event has started. (Turn off your VPN if possible.)

ONLINE PAYMENT "ERROR"

Some users are receiving an error "NOT AUTHORIZED" when entering their credit card number. This is caused by the VPN your organization is using for online protection. Please use a non-VPN device such as at Home or Library, etc., or contact the SIA Business Office for assistance at sia@siaed.org.

RECORDING

By participating, you agree not to audio record or video record any part of the webinar under any circumstances unless you obtain express written permission from SIA.

SIA MEMBER & ATTENDEE CODE OF CONDUCT

Membership in SIA and attendance at SIA functions is subject to the observance of SIA’s Code of Conduct. Any member or attendee who violates this Code is subject to expulsion from membership and may be excluded from future SIA events. The meetings and functions of SIA are designed to facilitate the free exchanges of ideas and information. Information from these sessions is not for attribution or publication. Recording devices may not be used. SIA members and attendees are expected to uphold the highest standards of personal conduct at all SIA functions. Members and/or attendees shall not solicit business or otherwise seek any private or personal financial gain in attending or participating in any SIA meeting or function; including the distribution of material not approved in advance by the SIA Board. Membership/event attendee lists shall not be used or sold for any commercial or promotional purpose.

SIA PROGRAMS - QUALIFICATION FOR CLE/CPE CREDITS

SIA Conferences and Seminars may qualify for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits, depending upon the specific jurisdictional requirements. Please check your local jurisdiction.

Thank you for supporting SIA!

2026 Summer Back to Basics Conference (IN PERSON) (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Monday, July 13 - Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Agenda will be posted closer to the event date

The Summer Back to Basics conference is an important first step to exporting articles on the United States Munitions List (USML) and the Commerce Control List (CCL) and the associated defense services and technology. This conference is ideal for newcomers (less than 5 years of experience) to export licensing, as they will be provided with a step-by-step guide to using the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Emphasis will be placed on the license application process and the requirements for submitting licenses to the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) as well as to the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) for review and approval. Attendees will become familiar with the various types of licenses, agreements, exemptions and exceptions and the requirements and conditions associated with each. U.S. Government (USG) speakers will provide insight into the procedures and policies governing the export licensing process.

Ample time for questions will be included each day. In addition, a special Roundtable Q&A Session with panelists and invited guests will be held at the conclusion of Day 2. The Conference will integrate hands-on workshops with practical transaction scenarios and corresponding licensing/agreements/exemption/exception exercises. These exercises will give attendees the opportunity to apply what they have learned while USG experts and defense industry peers are close at hand to answer questions and provide guidance. Speakers will include participants from USG agencies such as DDTC, Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA), BIS, and members of the defense industry.

Hotel Registration:

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1774979152737&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1544806471991164210&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5uYmluaWhqZG5sbladmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioAo%2BJfvGAAAAA%3D

REGISTRATION INFORMATION	Attendees are responsible for making their own event registration. If paying by check, please contact the SIA Business Office at sia@siaed.org and your account will be updated accordingly so your registration is not cancelled.
CUT-OFF DATE	Registration will close on Wednesday, July 1, 2026
SUBSTITUTIONS	Attendee must notify SIA’s Business Manager by email at least 48 hours in advance of the conference if you wish to send a substitute participant. Registered attendees may not "share" a single registration.
CANCELLATIONS	Cancellation requests must be sent in writing to sia@siaed.org by Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to be eligible for a refund. There will be a $35 fee for all cancellations and bank returned checks. Refunds will not be provided for cancellation requests received after Wednesday, July 1, 2026. If you are unable to attend after this date you will be able to register for the next VIRTUAL Back to Basics event at no cost.
ONLINE PAYMENT "ERROR"	Some users are receiving an error "NOT AUTHORIZED" when entering their credit card number. This is caused by the VPN your organization is using for online protection. Please use a non-VPN device such as at Home or Library, etc., or contact the SIA Business Office for assistance at sia@siaed.org.
RECORDING	By participating, you agree not to audio record or video record any part of the webinar under any circumstances unless you obtain express written permission from SIA.

SIA MEMBER & ATTENDEE CODE OF CONDUCT

SIA PROGRAMS - QUALIFICATION FOR CLE/CPE CREDITS

Thank you for supporting SIA!

Society for International Affairs upcoming events

2026 Spring Advanced Conference (VIRTUAL) (11 May 2026)

2026 Summer Back to Basics Conference (IN PERSON) (13 Jul 2026)