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20. Exportkontrolltag 2026 in Berlin

BAFA has announced the 20th Export Control Day (Exportkontrolltag) to be held June 18-19, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel Berlin, co-organized with the Institute for Customs and Foreign Trade Law at the University of Münster (ICTL). The event will address current international and national foreign trade control issues, featuring high-ranking representatives from politics, ministries, administration, industry, science, and NGOs. Registration opens April 15, 2026, at 10:00 via the Guestoo portal, with both in-person and online participation options available.

20th Export Control Day Registration Opens

BAFA has announced the 20th Export Control Day (Exportkontrolltag) and opened registration as of 15 April 2026. The event is targeted at companies and trade professionals engaged in export control compliance. Further details and registration are available via the BAFA website at bafa.de/ekt2026.

BMWEI Foreign Trade Fair Program Cuts Export Marketing Costs

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWEI) operates the Auslandsmesseprogramm (AMP) enabling German companies to participate in international trade fairs at subsidized rates via collective 'Made in Germany' booths. The program targets companies seeking cost-effective export marketing through direct customer contact and product demonstration opportunities at foreign exhibitions. BAFA published program details and contact information on 22 April 2026, with a separate BMLEH program covering agricultural and food-sector fairs.