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- Record-Breaking 11th SelectUSA Investment Summit Concludes May 20, 2025
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 2025
“11th ANNUAL ORANGE COUNTY WORLD TRADE WEEK FORUM“
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Join us for an evening filled with world-class keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and unparalleled business-to-business networking opportunities at 11th Annual World Trade Week Forum Event. This is your chance to connect with key trade organizations, international business groups, and extensive global resources available in Southern California.
Announced speaking organizations
- Anduril Industries – the premier innovator in autonomous technology addresses AI dominance in a world of competing platforms
- U.S. Commercial Service / ITA Global Markets – resetting trade goals and the need for FDI
- WITOC – The Critical Role of U.S. Service Exports in Today’s Evolving Global Trade Landscape
- ITC Diligence – Mitigating the impacts of tariffs on exporting and importing
- Port of Los Angeles
- SCORE
- Plus more
Discover the pivotal role of trade as a dynamic force for business expansion and economic development. Ideal for businesses eager to explore international markets or deepen existing global connections, this event promises valuable insights and opportunities for all attendees.
Presented by the District Export Council of Southern California, with support from key partners, this gathering is essential for those ready to embrace the future of international trade. Seize this opportunity to propel your trade ambitions forward.
DATE: MAY 28th, 2025
TIME: 5:00PM – 8:30PM PST
PRICE: $95 PER TICKET IF PURCHASED BEFORE MAY 1st.
PARKING: FREE
PAST EVENTS
APRIL 2025
“COMPLYING WITH U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS”
Dates: April 29-30, 2025
Location/Time: The program will be held at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel, 6101 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Check-in will begin at 7:30 AM PT on April 29, 2025. The program starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 4:30 PM on both days.
In partnership with the District Export Council of Southern California, BIS is offering the popular Complying with U.S. Export Controls seminar as a live in-person event.
This two-day program is led by BIS’s professional counselling staff and provides an in-depth examination of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The program will cover the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements under these regulations. We will focus on what items and activities are subject to the EAR; steps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item; how to determine export control classification numbers (ECCNs); when you can export or reexport without applying for a license; Automated Export System (AES) procedures and requirements; Export Compliance Program (ECP) concepts; and real-life examples in applying this information. Presenters will conduct “hands-on” exercises that will prepare you to apply the regulations to your company’s or organization’s export activities. This one-of-a-kind program is well suited for those who need a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the EAR.
About the Instructors
The instructors are experienced export policy specialists, and enforcement personnel from BIS’s field offices. This seminar will also include guest speakers from the U.S. Census Bureau. The instructors will be available during the seminar to answer your questions.
Location/Time
The program will be held at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel, 6101 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Registration will begin at 7:30am on April 29, 2025. The program starts at 8:30am and ends at 4:30pm on both days.
Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Credit
The BIS Western Regional Office is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. The amount of credit varies with the length of the seminar.
Accommodations
A discounted group rate of $159 per night plus taxes is offered by the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel. All confirmed guestroom rates will be applicable for three (3) days before and three (3) days after the conference dates. The group rate is offered until 12:00 PM Monday, April 7, 2025 (Cut-Off Date). Please book early.
To Book the Special Hotel Rate please Click Here.
PARKING:
Valet – A discounted valet rate of $55 plus tax, per night will be offered for Overnight Valet with in and out privileges for the duration of the ticket holder’s stay.
Self-Parking – Skyview for self-parking is an alternative option for all attendees. Rate $24 per 24 hours. Skyview is located behind the hotel and does not include any in and out privileges.
Registration Fee:
Special early bird pricing is $695 per person through April 7, 2025. After April 7th, the seminar registration fee is $725 per person. The fee includes continental breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch on both full days, and conference materials. Deadline to register has been extended until Friday April 25, 2025.
Cancellation/Change Policy
The registration fee is non-refundable after April 22, 2025 and cannot be carried over to a future event.
MCLE Certificates and Attendance Certificates will be provided at the event.
Registration Questions?
For questions or information regarding registration, please contact: BISSupport@decsocal.org
Other Questions?
For more information or questions on the topics to be covered, please call the BIS Western Regional Office at (949) 660-0144, (408) 998-8806, or by email.
APRIL 2024
MAY 2024
10th ANNUAL ORANGE COUNTY WORLD TRADE WEEK
May 23, 2024
5 PM – 8:30 PM PST at the Irvine Marriot Hotel
Join us for an evening filled with world-class keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and unparalleled business-to-business networking opportunities at 10th Annual World Trade Week Forum Event. This is your chance to connect with key trade organizations, international business groups, and extensive global resources available in Southern California.
Discover the pivotal role of trade as a dynamic force for business expansion and economic development. Ideal for businesses eager to explore international markets or deepen existing global connections, this event promises valuable insights and opportunities for all attendees.
Presented by the District Export Council of Southern California, with support from key partners, this gathering is essential for those ready to embrace the future of international trade. Seize this opportunity to propel your trade ambitions forward.
MAY 2023
9th ANNUAL ORANGE COUNTY WORLD TRADE WEEK
Wednesday, May 17th
5 PM – 8:30 PM at the Irvine Marriot Hotel
Get ready to ignite your export potential and boost your business growth at the annual Orange County World Trade Week event on Wednesday May 17, 2023. Featuring world-class keynote and plenary speakers, stimulating panel discussions, and top-notch business-to-business networking opportunities, this event is a must-attend for companies looking to tap into the international market. Connect with major trade organizations, international business groups, and global resources in Southern California, and discover the value of trade as a powerful economic driver.
MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Joseph Nuzzolese, Corporate Vice President, Global Supply Chain & Quality – Edwards Lifesciences
As corporate vice president, global supply chain, in August 2016 and his responsibilities were expanded to include quality and regulatory compliance in June 2020. Prior to joining the company, Nuzzolese was the vice president, supply chain, for Johnson & Johnson’s global surgery business, where he was responsible for leading worldwide operations for the Ethicon and Cardio and Specialty Surgery Businesses, which included Ethicon, Ethicon EndoSurgery, Biosurgery, Biosense Webster, Acclarent, Mentor, Advanced Sterilization Products and Sterilmed. Nuzzolese has more than 25 years of experience leading all facets of supply chain and held a number of senior leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson, including vice president of supply chain in the Office of Strategy & Execution, vice president of worldwide operations for Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. and vice president of drug delivery for ALZA Corp. Nuzzolese was appointed to the Orange County United Way Board of Directors in July 2018. Nuzzolese received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
David De Falco, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasia – U.S. Department of Commerce
As the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasia, David De Falco directs the U.S. Department of Commerce’s efforts to formulate trade policy and resolve market access issues facing U.S. exporters seeking to sustain and expand their businesses in Europe. He oversees a network of 32 U.S. Commercial Service field offices at U.S. embassies and consulates across the region, and a staff of approximately 250 employees. His responsibilities include developing and recommending policies, strategies, and programs to advance U.S. economic and commercial interests throughout Europe and Eurasia, and with the European Union. Before his current assignment, he was Acting Executive Director for Europe and Eurasia, where he was responsible for managing the Department’s assets in the region and assisting the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasia to develop and implement trade policy and trade promotion activities. De Falco received a law degree with a specialization in international business transactions from the George Mason University School of Law. He graduated with honors from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance.
MAY 2023
For over 97 years, World Trade Week Southern California has been the most extensive program of its kind in the nation, actively promoting global trade, which has supported our region in crisis and will be one of the most important drivers of economic recovery in the coming years.
The annual Kickoff Conference convenes prominent business leaders, diplomats, government and civic officials as we discuss the crucial role of international trade in sustaining our global economy and launch more than 30 events held throughout the month of May by organizations throughout Southern California.
Date & Time:
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 – Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:
J.W. Marriott LA LIVE
900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
The deadline to register is Friday, April 28.
MARCH 2023
“COMPLYING WITH U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS”
Dates: March 7-8, 2023
Times: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM PST (UTC-8) each day
Location: The Westin Los Angeles Airport 5400 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045
In partnership with the District Export Council of Southern California, and utilizing the power of interactive learning tools, BIS is offering our popular Complying with U.S. Export Controls seminar as a live in person event. This course delivers critical information for compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
This seminar will be an in person live event: an opportunity to see and hear BIS specialists present, answer your questions, and participate in interactive exercises to expand your regulatory and compliance knowledge. Experienced BIS specialists will deliver the training in a two-day session from 7:30am to 4:30pm PST (UTC-8) daily on March 7-8, 2023. The information covered will include: the scope of the EAR, how to classify your items for export, how to apply for an export license, understanding and using license exceptions, deemed exports, de minimis and direct product rules, export clearances, export enforcement, and developing an export management and compliance program.
Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit (13 MCLE credits) is available for California State Bar members. For non-California State Bar members seeking MCLE credit, contact your State Bar to see if they reciprocate the California MCLE credits. Instructions to receive MCLE credit will be provided during the seminar.
REGISTRATION FEE: $695
Deadline to register has been extended to March 5, 2023. The registration fee is non-refundable after March 1, 2023; and cannot be carried over to a future event.
A Special Discount of $100 extends to those who register for both “Complying with U.S. Export Controls” and “How to Develop an Effective Export Compliance Program”.
“HOW TO DEVELOP AN EFFECTIVE EXPORT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM“
Dates: March 9, 2023
Times: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM PST (UTC-8)
Location: The Westin Los Angeles Airport 5400 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045
Developing and maintaining an export compliance program is highly recommended to ensure that export transactions comply with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and to prevent export control violations. This one-day workshop provides an overview of the steps a company may take to implement an internal Export Compliance Program. Agenda topics include guidance on how to establish an Export Compliance Program, strategies to enhance your company’s compliance program, how to avoid common compliance errors, and how to build a solid framework for your company’s compliance program. This program includes small group discussion, hands-on exercises, compliance peer networking, and provides a written example of an export compliance program as well as the BIS Export Compliance Guidelines to assist in developing an export compliance program.
Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit is available for California State Bar members. For non-California State Bar members seeking MCLE credit, contact your State Bar to see if they reciprocate the California MCLE credits. Instructions to receive MCLE credit will be provided during the seminar.
Recommended Prerequisite: Complying with U.S. Export Controls or equivalent experience.
REGISTRATION FEE: $395
Deadline to register has been extended to March 5, 2023. The registration fee is non-refundable after March 1, 2023; and cannot be carried over to a future event.
A Special Discount of $100 extends to those who register for both “Complying with U.S. Export Controls” and “How to Develop an Effective Export Compliance Program”.
MCLE Certificates and Attendance Certificates will be provided at the event.
Attendees are encouraged to register for both events to get the full three-day program experience.
About the Instructors: The instructors are experienced BIS export management compliance specialists and senior staff from Washington, D.C. headquarters. The instructors will be available throughout the seminar to answer your questions on how to develop an export compliance program.
For questions or information regarding registration, please contact: BISSupport@decsocal.org
For more information on how the program will work or questions on the topics to be covered, please call the BIS Western Regional Office at (949) 660-0144, (408) 998-8806, or by email.
NOVEMBER 2022
SEPTEMBER 2022
Discover Global Markets: The Blue Economy
A New Age in Ocean Technology, Sustainability and Logistics
September 20-22, 2022 | Providence, RI
- Gain market insights from industry experts based at U.S. Embassies around the world, including: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Nigeria, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. (Additional market resources).
- Participate in matchmaking meetings with buyers, distributors, government officials and potential partners.
- Hear from OEMs/primes about overseas projects and their supplier pipeline needs. Invited large primes include: General Dynamics Electric Boat, GE Wabtec, Equinor, KVH Industries, Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems, Teledyne Marine, and Orsted
- Learn how your minority/woman-owned business can leverage diversity certification as a tool to increase visibility to global companies looking to broaden their supply chains.
- Understand how to do business with relevant U.S. government agencies (NOAA, BOEM, Coast Guard)
Registration Fee
- $645
STEP Grant funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA) may be available to cover the registration fee. For more information contact your state trade/economic development office.
MAY 2022
MAY 2023
Welcome to a Virtual Orange County World Trade Week 2022!
The District Export Council Southern California invites you to join us and hundreds of your colleagues at the most prestigious trade event in Orange County, previously presented by the Greater Irvine Chamber.
Exclusive Insight into 2022’s International Trade Landscape
Meet our Keynote Speaker…
Navigating in Uncharted Waters in 2022
May 18th, 9:00 AM PT
Ambassador Ted Osius
President & CEO US-ASEAN Business Council
Former ambassador Ted Osius is President & CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council. Founded in 1984, the Council represents 170 of the largest American businesses in Southeast Asia through its headquarters in Washington, DC, and its seven regional offices.
A diplomat for thirty years, Ambassador Osius served from 2014 to 2017 as U.S. ambassador to Vietnam. Leading a team of 900, Ambassador Osius devised and implemented strategies to deepen economic, security and cultural ties between the two countries. In October 2021, Osius published his most recent book, Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam, covering the two countries’ 25-year journey from adversaries to friends and partners.
Two Full Days of Content and Networking…
Tuesday, May 17
Exporting. Industry Sectors. Country Opportunities.
Don’t miss this global 360! Thanks to our regional US Commercial Service and the SBA, industry and exporting experts share their experience, advice and forecasts for Tourism, Med Tech, Aerospace and for Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Wednesday, May 18
China. Ports & Supply Chain. Mexico, Canada and US Trade.
Join us for a deep dive into the geopolitical, logistics and trade deals that are impacting the trade landscape and reveals everything you ever wanted to know about exporting in 2022 – who, what, where, when and why – about your exporting decisions.
Trade consuls from around the world, high-ranking Department of Commerce officials, local elected officials, business leaders and maritime industry experts will gather to present an important program with a special focus on environment, green technology and economics related to the marine realm.
This in-person event is FREE.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Port of Hueneme, 333 Ponoma Street, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Background: The observance of World Trade Week began in 1926 to acknowledge and celebrate that world trade significantly contributes to the nation’s economy and has developed a vast new horizon for America’s businesses. In 1935, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt officially proclaimed World Trade Week as a national observance by the U.S. Government.
About the Port of Hueneme/Oxnard World Trade Center: The Port of Hueneme is one of the most productive and efficient commercial trade gateways for niche cargo on the West Coast. The Port is governed by five locally elected Port Commissioners. The Port consistently ranks among the top ten U.S. ports for automobiles and fresh produce. Port operations support the community by bringing $2.2 billion in economic activity and creating 20,032 trade-related jobs. Trade through the Port of Hueneme generates more than $173.2 million in direct and related state and local taxes, which fund vital community services. In 2017, the Port of Hueneme became the first port in California to become Green Marine certified and was voted the Greenest Port in the U.S. at the Green Shipping Summit.
10:30 – 11:00am
Sign in and Networking
11:00 – 11:15am
Call Meeting to Order
Kristin Decas, CEO and Port Director
Welcoming Remarks
Mary Anne Rooney, Oxnard Harbor District President
11:15 – 11:45am
Trade Updates from Global Partners
Manuel Herrera, Deputy Consul
Consulado de México en Oxnard
Betty Young
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
11:45am – 12:15pm
Keynote Address
12:15 – 12:30pm
Introduction
Maryanne Burke, Director of the US Commercial Service U.S. Export Assistance Center office located at the Port of Hueneme
12:30 – 1:00pm
Roundtable Discusssion
1:00 – 1:15pm
Economic Update
Bruce Stenslie, Economic Development Collaborative
1:15 – 1:30pm
Export Achievement Awards
Presented by Oxnard Harbor District Commissioners
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE!
MARCH 2022
BIS “COMPLYING WITH US EXPORT CONTROLS”
An interactive online learning experience from the safety and comfort of your home or office
Dates: March 15-18, 2022
Times: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT (UTC-7) each day
In partnership with the District Export Council of Southern California, and utilizing the power of virtual, interactive learning tools, BIS is offering our popular Complying with U.S. Export Controls seminar as an online program. This interactive course delivers critical information for compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
This seminar will be a live event: an opportunity to see and hear BIS specialists present, have your questions answered, and participate in interactive exercises to expand your regulatory and compliance knowledge. Experienced BIS specialists will deliver the training in four, three-hour sessions from 9am to 12pm PDT (UTC-7) daily. The information covered will include the same topics typically covered in the two day, in-person programs: scope of the EAR, how to classify your items for export, how to apply for an export license, understanding and using license exceptions, deemed exports, de minimis and direct product rules, export clearances, export enforcement, and developing an export management and compliance program. This program will also feature a guest speaker from the Census Bureau to discuss the Automated Export System.
With the travel, budget, and time limits we all face, this program offers a timely, cost-effective, and highly accessible way to learn about the EAR and the steps to comply.
Participation Requirements:
• Reliable and stable internet connection
• Computer with audio to participate in the virtual seminar and digital learning exercises
This professionally designed and monitored platform will give access to all presentation materials and include real-time question and answer sessions. If you miss one of the days, sessions will be recorded and available for viewing by attendees for a week after the seminar.
Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit (11 MCLE credits) is available for California State Bar members. For non-California State Bar members seeking MCLE credit, contact your State Bar to see if they reciprocate the California MCLE credits. Instructions to receive MCLE credit will be provided during the seminar.
REGISTRATION FEE: $375
Last day to register is March 8, 2022
For questions or information regarding registration, please contact: BISSupport@decsocal.org
For more information on how the program will work or questions on the topics to be covered, please call the BIS Western Regional Office at (949) 660-0144, (408) 998-8806, or by email.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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Road Map To Exporting - California State University, Northridge - Feb 19, 26 and Mar 5, 12, 2022
Robert Saikali, Julie Anne Hennessy, David Habib, Chandra Subramanian
David Goodwin
