September 23 - 24, 2025
| San Diego, CA
EMPOWERING BORDER SECURITY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND COLLABORATION
The United States and Mexico share the longest contiguous land border in the world, and monitoring traffic across it is a monumental effort. The border is an enormous economic gateway for the United States, but it requires control, safety and modernization to maintain it. In order to mitigate human trafficking, drug smuggling and promote trade and cooperation between the US and Mexico, US border officials must leverage the latest innovative technologies and best practices. As time passes, the need for operator driven policies and solutions, modern devices, and a fully integrated border becomes more crucial.
With this in mind, the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement is hosting our Border Technology Summit, on September 23-24, 2025, in San Diego, California. The event will bring together over 150 leaders from across key federal agencies like the US Customs and Border Protection and US Coast Guard, state/municipal law enforcement and Sheriffs, as well as industry solutions providers.
The IDGA Border Technology Summit provides a forum to explore the latest advancements in border security technology. This year, we are focusing on engaging our audience with high level discussions surrounding advancements in biometrics, non-intrusive inspection, smart walls, current and future operations of border security, and much more. We at IDGA look forward to seeing familiar and new faces in our audience this year.
Main Themes in 2024 Included:
Border Intelligence
Explore the latest advancements in border intelligence technology and strategies to enhance situational awareness and streamline decision-making.
Explore the latest advancements in border intelligence technology and strategies to enhance situational awareness and streamline decision-making.
Cyber Security
Dive into the forefront of cybersecurity solutions tailored to protect critical border infrastructure and combat emerging digital threats.
Dive into the forefront of cybersecurity solutions tailored to protect critical border infrastructure and combat emerging digital threats.
Infrastructure and Trade
Discover innovative infrastructure and trade solutions empowering seamless cross-border operations and facilitating secure trade flows.
Discover innovative infrastructure and trade solutions empowering seamless cross-border operations and facilitating secure trade flows.
Technology Deployment and Integration
Uncover groundbreaking technology developments and integration strategies revolutionizing border security operations and enhancing interagency collaboration.
Biometric and Identify Authentication
Delve into the cutting-edge realm of biometrics and identity authentication technologies reshaping border security protocols and safeguarding international travel.
Delve into the cutting-edge realm of biometrics and identity authentication technologies reshaping border security protocols and safeguarding international travel.
Featured Speakers From 2024
Nelson Balido
Chairman
Border Commerce and Security Council
Ryan Scudder
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Services, US Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
Dr. Edward Mays
Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Infrastructure and Support Services, Chief Enterprise Infrastructure Officer, and Portfolio Acquisition Executive, Office of Information and Technology, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
Sunil Madhugiri
Chief Technology Officer, US Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
Michael Banks
Special Advisor to the Governor, Texas Border Czar
State of Texas
Jody Hardin
Executive Director, Innovation and Strategy Directorate, Office of Field Operations, US Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
Neil Lanzendorf
Director, Air and Marine Operations Center
US Customs and Border Protection
Chad Plantz
Homeland Security Investigations, Assistant Director for Domestic Operations
Department of Homeland Security
James "JT" Thom
Executive Director, Domain Awareness Security Operations, Air and Marine Operations
US Customs and Border Protection
Peter Jaquez
Executive Director
US Customs and Border Protection Workforce Care
Anthony "Scott" Good
Chief Patrol Agent, El Paso Sector
US Border Patrol
Patricia McGurk-Daniel
Chief Patrol Agent, San Diego Sector
US Border Patrol
Jesse Muñoz
Chief Patrol Agent, Laredo Sector
US Border Patrol
Captain James Spitler
Sector Commander, Guardians of the Southwest
US Coast Guard
Paul Anthony Perez
President
National Border Patrol Council
Africa R. Bell
Area Port Director, Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport, United States Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
John Cantu
Field Office Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
Capacine Abdul-Aziz
Deputy Executive Director, Border Enforcement & Management Systems Directorate, Office of Information Technology
US Customs and Border Protection
Jason Bailey
Director (a), Mission Support, Air and Marine Operations, US Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
James Small
Portfolio Manager, Customs and Border Protection Program, Science and Technology Directorate
Department of Homeland Security
Thaddeus Cleveland
Sheriff
Terrell County, Texas
Lt. Chris Katra
Narcotics and Gang Division
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
Roy Schwartz
VP, Federal Sales
Echodyne
Dan Smith
DHS Sector VP & GM
GDIT
David Hochhauser
General Manager - Americas
Sentrycs
Ashley Meston
Federal Civ RSM
Echodyne
Greg Lobbin
Program VP, Homeland Security Sector
GDIT
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