ApacheCon NA is free to discuss most technology material. Presenters that have proprietary knowledge should undertake a brief review of the "fundamental research" definition so so as to remove an export burden. Presentations at open conferences is one way to "publish" the technology and "fundamental research" and make it publicly available.
US Export Regulations eCFR 734 - Supplement #1 The questions in supplement #1 to the export regulations illustrates the export protections afforded open conferences such as ApacheCon NA. The technology presented in the open conferences is not governed by the EAR for "deemed export" of technology. Furthermore, the open discussions fall under the "fundamental research" definition. I have been looking into these laws regarding cryptography and secure systems design technologies. I am doing fundamental research on how to design trusted applications that can remain viable on compromised (untrusted) hosts. Sincerely, Steven J. Hathaway
