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EW Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) Reform

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****THE AOC REGRETS TO ANNOUNCE THAT THIS CONFERENCE HAS BEEN DELAYED. IT WILL NO LONGER BE HELD NOVEMBER 14-15, 2012. THE CONFERENCE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SPRING 2013. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ALL OF THE INCONVENIENCE AND WILL UPDATE THE WEBSITE AS SOON AS WE ARE ABLE REGARDING THE NEW CONFERENCE DATE. ****

Other nations are eager to buy US exports such as fighter jets, attack helicopters, and unmanned aircraft. Expanding exports through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) offers substantial opportunities for US industries.

Take advantage of this strategic event in the D.C. area and gain valuable insights into the technologies emerging on the worldwide stage and how best to position your business to take advantage of opportunities available through the FMS process.

Along with International, DoD & Industry perspective panels, topics include:

Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure
ITAR: Understanding and Working within Regulation
Maintaining & Building Trust with Existing & New Partners for Global Security
Academia Advances & Programs
A DoD Perspective on the Future of EW
Steps for Working Together Better
Is There EW FMS Reform?
Accessing the Current Environment: Approaches by the Obama Administration & Congress to Export Controls & Enforcement

CONFERENCE AGENDA

• What will defense spending policies look like after the presidential election?
• Will sequestration happen? How will it affect DoD spending?
• How can the defense industry capitalize on opportunities presented through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) process?
• What is the best way to comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)?
• What reforms have/will take place in FMS guidelines to ensure Electronic Warfare (EW) systems’ data is protected when shipped?

Click HERE for the most updated agenda. Check back for updates.

NOTABLE SPEAKERS

ATL Mr. Frank Kenlon - OSD/AT&L
Mr. Jay Kistler - OSD/AT&L/EWCO
Maj Gen Richard Johnston, USAF - SAF/IA
Mr. Link Spann - Navy IPO
Mr. Bob Beasley - GTRI

REGISTRATION FEES

Industry/Contractor- Member: $400
Industry/Contractor- Non-Member: $600
*Government/Academia: $150
*Active Military: FREE
*Active Student: FREE

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*The military fee applies only to active duty military and the government fee applies to civilian personnel with a current government ID card. Military/Government ID cards must be presented at check in.

Conference cancellations must be submitted in writing with a copy of your registration form on or before October 29, 2012; telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Cancellations may be faxed to (703) 549-2589 or emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Refunds will be issued minus a $75 administrative fee for all cancellations.

CONFERENCE LOCATION

The full unclassified conference will be held at the

Embassy Suites Alexandria Old Town
1900 Diagonal Road
Alexandria, VA 22314

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Welcome Reception
Wednesday, November 14 | 1700 - 1900
Embassy Suites Alexandria Old Town

ACCOMODATIONS

The AOC recommends staying at the Embassy Suites Alexandria Old Town. Please visit the website or call directly to make reservations.

Embassy Suites Alexandria Old Town
1-703-684-5900

DIRECTIONS

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SECURITY

The conference is UNCLASSIFIED

SPONSORSHIPS

Your company can have the opportunity to sponsor one of the conference Receptions or many other options!

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Please contact Lauren Stewart for any questions.

AOC supports the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Attendees with special needs should contact the AOC Conference Department at (703)-549-1600 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it