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 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
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