We’re pleased to announce that registration is now open to all AUECO members for the 2026 AUECO Conference. This year’s Conference is hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, from October 5-7, 2026.

 

This exclusive registration period for all AUECO members priority access to the 2026 AUECO Conference sessions and workshops through 02/28/2026. AUECO members who register early will also receive first booking access for the hotel room block (currently capped at 100). This year comes with unprecedented financial uncertainty, including for the hosts, so we are offering advanced registration at a lower cost to provide upfront funds for the hosts to work with as well as providing an opportunity for members to attend at a lower cost. 

 

This year’s Conference will focus on U.S. export controls and research security for universities and research institutions. All compliance officers, research administrators, institutional counsel, investigators, and research leaders are welcome!

 
Conference Pricing:

Pre-conference Workshop: $150
Advanced Member Registration:$750
Early Bird Registration: $800
Regular Registration: $900
 

General Topic Areas:

·       Foundations of U.S. export controls: EAR, ITAR, and regulatory scope for academic research institutions.

·       Classifying and handling controlled items and data: Identifying dual-use technologies, material transfer and equipment controls, and recordkeeping.

·       Licensing and exemptions: Fundamental license pathways, campus-use exemptions, and practical limits.

·       Research security frameworks: Threat assessment, insider risk, foreign influence mitigation, and sponsored-research oversight.

·       Contracting and collaboration best practices: Export-control clauses, sub-awards, international collaborations, and technology transfer considerations.

·       Operational compliance: Export control policies, training programs, audits, and incident response for institutions.

·       Emerging risks: AI, biotech, and other rapidly evolving fields with export/research-security implications.

 

Questions:

General Questions: contact@aueco.org
Registration: RCS@unc.edu