Participants in the ESP projects must meet U.S. Export Control criteria  in order to have access to Blue Gene/Q information. This includes information to be discussed at the Kick-Off Workshop. The PIs received some email about this; here is the relevant part (note that the Workshop website referred to is not yet live):

Participants for this workshop must meet U.S. Government Export Control criteria. As a result, individuals from these countries may not attend: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria.

Individuals from these countries are eligible to attend: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States (including Resident Aliens, i.e. “Green Card” holders)

If your country of origin is NOT listed, while it may be possible for your institution to obtain the additional clearance required, it may take significant time (six months or longer). Please note that all non-U.S. citizens must complete the necessary 593 documentation process explained in the registration website