BXA Encryption Export Seminar - San Jose, April 28

[John Gilmore <gnu@toad.com>]

I think some cypherpunk representatives should attend this seminar.
It's often useful to hear what the BXA is saying when they talk to
exporters instead of a court or the press.  You will probably learn
something about crypto export law, too.  If you have a portable
cassette recorder, see if you can record it for future reference "and
for others at my company".

I'd go, but I have a bunch of committments on that date.  Let me
know how it turns out!

	John

Bureau of Export Administration - U.S. Department of Commerce
		     presents

		ENCRYPTION CONTROLS  

		   SAN JOSE, CA
	April 28, 1998 *  8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
	  Hyatt San Jose * San Jose, CA

ENCRYPTION CONTROLS - As a result of the release of new rules
governing the export of encryption items previously controlled on the
U.S. Munitions List, the export licensing responsibilities were
transferred to the Department of Commerce (except those specially
designed, developed, configured, adapted, or modified for military
applications).

This full-day program is being held to instruct and assist the
exporting community with this change in jurisdiction. Representatives
from BXA and the National Security Agency (NSA) will explain: the
background and current U.S. policy, the main elements of the controls,
License Exception KMI and the licensing process for encryption cases,
and legislative initiatives and other issues to watch in the future.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? - This seminar is designed for exporters, freight
forwarders, carriers, international trade consultants, attorneys, and
others who support and advise exporters. If your organization is
involved in a technology-related industry, especially computers,
electronics, defense goods/services, etc., this seminar is a must.

ENCRYPTION AGENDA
8:30-8:35 Opening
8:35-8:45 Overview of morning
8:45-9:00 Encryption Policy
	* What is it? * How does it affect your company?
9:00-9:15 Encryption Regulations
	* What's new? * What's different 
	* How to classify an encryption product
9:15-10:15 Encryption Licenses and the inter-agency review process
	* Validated  * Encryption Licensing Arrangements * Foreign Nationals
10:15-10:30 BREAK
10:30-11:00 Mass Market Encryption Software
	* Helpful Hints
11:00-12:00 License Exceptions: TMP - GOV - BAG for encryption items 
12:00-1:00 LUNCH
1:00-1:45 License Exception Key Management Infrastructure (KMI)
	* Recoverable encryption items
	* Non-recoverable 56-bit DES with a plan
1:45-2:15 Key Recovery Agents
2:15-2:45 Exports over the Internet
2:45-3:00 BREAK
3:00-3:30 Next Steps
3:30-4:00 License practice/policy
4:00-4:45 Questions & Answers

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS - The instructors are experienced export
administration specialists and licensing officers from BXA's
Washington, DC headquarters and Western Regional Office. The
instructors - who played a major role in drafting the new encryption
regulations - are available throughout the seminar to answer your
questions.

ACCOMMODATIONS - Special conference rates have been arranged with the
Hyatt San Jose for those who need rooms. Please make your reservations
directly with the hotel by calling (408) 993- 1234 or toll free (800)
233-1234. Mention the "BXA Seminar." Note: The hotel is conveniently
located minutes from San Jose Airport and is also easily accessible by
automobile. The Hyatt offers free parking.

QUESTIONS?- For more information on the Encryption Controls topics,
please call BXA's Western Regional Office at (714) 660-0144. For
information about registration, contact the Federation of
International Trade Associations at (800) 969-FITA or (703) 620-9098.

REGISTRATION Note: Space is limited and will be accepted on a space
availability basis . The Registration Fee for the Seminar is
$125/person and includes continental breakfast, AM & PM breaks,
luncheon and seminar materials. The registration fee is not refundable
after April 22, 1998. Cancellation prior to that date is subject to a
$25 administrative charge.

To guarantee placement for the Encryption Controls Seminar in San
Jose, FAX your registration to (703) 391-0159, and charge the fee on a
MC, VISA or American Express, or mail your registration with your
check payable to FITA-BXA to FITA, 1851 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite
400, Reston, VA 20191.

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			Sponsored by
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(For information about FITA, call toll-free (800) 926-FITA)