Calendar of International Training and
Events
The Massachusetts Export Center offers a wide variety of training events for both the beginner and advanced exporter. Please take a moment to read our training and registration process located at the bottom of this page. Click here to learn about our Compliance Alliance, which includes discounted training pricing for members!
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2026 Training Calendar Unless otherwise noted, training is offered online. |
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| APRIL | |
| 23 | BIS Red Flags Unpacked: Understanding the Expanded Guidance, Addressing Risk and Maintaining Compliance |
| 30 | Compliance Clinic |
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| 15 | Tariff Talk: Ask the Experts |
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Program Descriptions
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As global trade controls evolve, so do the expectations placed on companies to identify and mitigate export risk. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has expanded its Red Flag guidance, providing deeper insight into indicators that may signal the potential diversion or misuse of goods in an export transaction. This webinar will provide a practical, step-by-step review of each Red Flag, what it may indicate, and how exporting businesses can translate the guidance into effective compliance actions. Attendees will gain a stronger understanding of risk indicators, enhanced due diligence strategies, and best practices for integrating Red Flag assessments into daily operations. Whether you are strengthening an existing compliance program or developing new compliance procedures, this session will equip you with the important tools necessary to identify risks, address them, and avoid costly violations. Our speaker will be Kerry Scarlott, Founder of NorthStar Law. Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Compliance Clinic (for Compliance Alliance Members only) Calling all Compliance Alliance members! Join us for a discussion between exporters that will allow participants to "compare notes" on export compliance practices that have been effective in addressing some of the challenges in today's ever-changing regulatory environment. All topics are on the table. No agenda, no Powerpoints - just a give-and-take discussion between trade compliance professionals. This will be conducted in a Zoom Meeting format. So, bring your compliance questions and concerns and be prepared to participate in what we hope to be a lively discussion. Joining us will be fellow Compliance Alliance member Olga Torres, Managing Member of Torres Trade Law, who will be on-hand to field questions on trade controls needing legal expertise. Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Cut through the tariff confusion with this virtual, expert-led session designed for manufacturers navigating the evolving tariff landscape. Our speakers include a Customs and Trade Attorney and a Licensed Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder. This practical session will begin with a brief overview of current developments, including the Section 122 10% global temporary tariffs, Section 301 investigations, Section 232 expansions, the status of IEEPA tariff refunds, and more, before opening it up for Q&A with attendees. This program will be conducted in a Zoom Meeting format to promote interaction between the experts and attendees, so bring your Customs and tariff questions and be prepared to participate in a lively discussion. No matter what tariff or Customs challenges you're navigating, this session will deliver the expert insight and real-world solutions you need to keep your global operations running smoothly. Our speakers will be:
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
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Training and Registration Details - Please Read Registration: Preregistration is required for all events. Each training event has a separate registration page. Please register for all events first and then make a single credit card payment for the total amount due. The registration and payment systems are not integrated, so you need to know the total amount due. Registration for in-person events typically closes at 12 noon on the business day prior to the event. Walk-ins are allowed unless an event is full. If full, the status will be noted on this web page (see walk-in section below). Our training events are supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, you certify that you are legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations. Payment: We require payment at the time of registration via credit card. For free events and free for Compliance Alliance members, disregard any payment instructions. If you are on the credit card payment page, close your browser and do not enter a payment. You will be required to enter a security code to process your credit card payment. The code will be sent from noreply@nelnet.net with a subject of "Requested Security Code". Please add this email to your approved sender list. Cancellations/Refunds: If you cancel your registration at least 48 hours prior to the event, you will be entitled to a refund minus a $10 processing fee. No refund will be given on notifications received after that time or in any no-show situation. All cancellation and refund requests must be submitted via email to training@massexport.org. The Export Center reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a seminar due to insufficient enrollment or other circumstances. In the case of cancellation, registration fees will be refunded. Verification Codes are sent with the subject of "Massachusetts SBDC : Email Verification" from centeric@clients.msbdc.org. We use this email address frequently, so please add it to your approved sender list. If you don't receive the verification code in your inbox, check your spam folder. If you still don't find the code, send an email by clicking here and we will help you. Bypass the verification code process by creating a password! The confirmation from this address does not contain the login details (see next bullet). Login Details: Zoom logins are sent via Constant Contact from the Massachusetts Export Center at exportcenter@massexport.org with a subject of "Login Details". Please add this email address to your approved sender list. If you don't find the login email and it's not in your spam folder, your company may be blocking it. Walk-Ins (in-person events): If the program description on our website or registration form indicates that the seminar is full, walk-ins are not allowed. Otherwise, you may complete a walk-in registration and bring the completed form to seminar. If the seminar has a fee, you must make a credit card payment in advance as we do not accept credit cards at the door. Please bring a copy of your payment receipt, along with the completed walk-in registration form. No Shows: Due to the costs we incur as a result of people who register for seminars and do not attend or cancel, we will bill unpaid registrants for the full cost of the seminar unless cancelled at least 48 hours prior to the event. For free seminars, no shows who don't cancel will be charged a fee to cover food and materials costs. Already registered for export training, but forgot to pay? Click on button below or the credit card logos to use our secure credit card payment system. Before you make your payment, there will be a multifactor authentication with a security code. The email is from noreply@nelnet.net with a subject of "Requested Security Code". Please add this email address to your approved sender list. The charge on your credit card statement will show as "Mass Export Center". Seminars are offered a at nominal fee; therefore we do not offer any discount pricing. Seminar materials are for attendees only. If you have questions or need help, please email training@massexport.org.
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