Homeland Security Week
Advancing the Technologies & Strategies that Protect the Homeland
March 17 - 18, 2026 | MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino, MD
March 17 - 18, 2026
Defining the Future of Homeland Security through Innovation and Collaboration
The Homeland Security Week Summit annually attracts over 600 attendees and 40 expert speakers from across the homeland security ecosystem. Senior officials from DHS, DOJ, and local law enforcement join leading industry innovators and technology providers to address one critical question: “how can we best protect the U.S. homeland against evolving threats?”
Now in its 19th year, the 2026 summit will gather stakeholders from across government and industry to explore next-generation solutions in AI, cloud and cybersecurity, biometrics, counter-UAS capabilities, border management, infrastructure resilience, and more.
Join us March 17–18, 2026 at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino, MD, for two days of keynote briefings, expert panels, and unparalleled networking, as we chart the future of homeland security together.
2025 Speakers Included
Nelson Balido
Chairman
Border Commerce and Security Council
Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
Texas’ 28th Congressional District
US House of Representatives
Paul Courtney SES
Chief Procurement Officer
Department of Homeland Security
Paul Courtney SES
Chief Procurement Officer
Department of Homeland Security
Robert Costello
Chief Information Officer
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Kenneth Genalo
(a) Executive Associate Director
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Sunil Madhugiri
Chief Technology Officer
US Customs and Border Protection
Pamela A. Smith
Chief of Police
DC Metropolitan Police Department
Kevin Davis
Chief of Police
Fairfax County Police Department
RADM, USCG (ret.) Christopher J. Tomney
Director, Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness (OSA)
Department of Homeland Security
Mike Prado
Deputy Assistant Director, Homeland Security Investigations
Department of Homeland Security Cyber Crime Center
Kristina Walter
Director, NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center
NSA Cybersecurity Directorate
Jason Bilnoski
Section Chief, Senior Liaison to the NSA and US Cyber Command,
Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division
Scott Kim
Director, Office of Protection
Diplomatic Security Service
Kevin M. Jinks
Senior Counsel, Office of Legal Policy
Department of Justice
Jeffery Carroll
Executive Assistant Chief
DC Metropolitan Police Department
Clint Osborn
Director
District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
Thaddeus Cleveland
Sheriff, Terrell County, Texas
US Border Patrol (Retired)
Jim Emig
Commander
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
Commissaire Général Raphaël Juge
Police and Homeland Security Attaché
Embassy of France, Washington DC
Jon Anfinsen
Executive Vice President
National Border Patrol Council
Dr. Kristen Summers
Vice President and Artifical Intelligence Fellow
ManTech
Keith Berry
Head of Corporates and Governments
Moody's
Kyle Armstrong
Director of Law Enforcement Relations
TRM Labs, Inc.
Kristian Brost
General Manager, North America
Robin Radar Systems
Christian Bach
North American Account Manager
Robin Radar Systems
Jim Cosby
CTO, Public Sector and Partners
NetApp US Public Sector, Inc.
Geoff Slagle
Executive Vice President for Digital Identity
FaceTec
Owen McShane
Vice President of Government Relations
FaceTec
John Bernard
Market Leader, North America Border Control and Passenger Facilitation
IDEMIA
Casey Mayfield
Market Leader, Enrollment Solutions
IDEMIA
Dr. Noor Razzaq
Founder, President, and CEO
Institute for American Policy and Standards Innovation
RADM, USN (ret.) Mark Montgomery
Director, Cyberspace Solarium Commission
Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation
Janice Kephart
CEO
Identity Strategy Partners
Steven Willoughby (invited, pending agency approval)
Deputy Director, DHS C-UAS Program Management Office
Department of Homeland Security
Chris Cummiskey
CEO
Cummiskey Strategic Solutions, LLC
Chris Saunders
Director, Solution Engineering
Wiz
Make sure to register before Friday, December 19th, 2025
Secure an early pass and save $400!
WE HAVE WELCOMED
19 years of
Homeland Security Week
3,000+
Attendees
380+
Speakers
70+
Sponsors
4,000+
Companies
Expand Your Knowledge Ahead of the Summit
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Catch-up on the Insights from 2025
This report highlights what makes Homeland Security Week a standout event: topic expert speaker lineup, high-value networking, and leading solution providers shaping the next era of homeland security.
Discover event highlights, key takeaways, and the experts and partners driving the mission forward.
CBP Drone Operations & Threat Trends
As we look forward to the 2026 Homeland Security Week Summit, IDGA has published Risks and Benefits of Drones on the Southern Border.
This report outlines how CBP is leveraging drones to improve surveillance and interdiction, while also addressing the rising threat of cartel-operated systems along the border.
Homeland Security Priorities Report
IDGA asked homeland security leaders to share the priorities defining the year ahead — with cybersecurity and AI, border security, public-private collaboration, and emerging technologies topping the list.
Download the report to explore the full findings and key insights shaping today’s homeland security landscape.
DHS AI Strategy Report
This report explores the Department of Homeland Security’s AI Roadmap, outlining how DHS plans to leverage AI to strengthen homeland security, enhance AI safety, and deepen public-private partnerships.
Download the report to gain insight into DHS’s strategic approach to AI.
Download the 2025 Event Guide
Wondering what's in store?
While we work behind the scenes to host our 19th edition, check out our 2025 Event Guide, for an in-depth look at what was discussed this past March.
Featuring all the information on speakers, sessions, and networking opportunities, it's your best place to learn what makes the summit the leading forum for homeland security leaders.
And, it's all in one handy document!
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Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
Take part in the premier U.S. forum dedicated to the homeland security ecosystem, bringing together senior officials from DHS, DOJ, local law enforcement, and leading industry providers for two days of strategic discussion, collaboration, and innovation.
Whether your objective is to break into new markets, cement your reputation as a trusted security technology provider, or ensure you are top-of-mind with government and law enforcement stakeholders, Homeland Security Week offers the ideal platform to get your message across.
With a highly engaged audience of over 500 homeland security professionals and 40+ expert speakers, sponsors benefit from targeted visibility through exhibition space, thought leadership sessions, and tailored networking opportunities.
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