Event Information

We're thrilled to be returning on September 17-18, 2026, to San Diego, California!

The 2026 Border Technology Summit agenda provides a forward looking view of the key priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping border security today. Bringing together leaders from across CBP, ICE, DHS, DoW, DOJ and interagency partners, the program is designed to reflect the evolving nature of the mission. This program highlights how agencies are integrating strategy, operations, and technology to address increasingly complex demands.

See Who's Already Confirmed for the 2026 Border Technology Summit 

Now is the perfect time to discover who's already registered for the 2026 Border Technology Summit. Our Early Attendee Snapshot provides an exclusive preview of the government agencies, law enforcement organizations, and industry leaders that have already secured their place at this year's event. 

Bringing together decision-makers from across border security, customs and immigration, federal agencies, state and local law enforcement, and U.S. allied nation partners, the 2026 attendee list highlights the senior leaders and practitioners driving innovation in border operations, surveillance, situational awareness, and mission-critical technology deployment. 

Download the 2026 Early Attendee Snapshot to explore the organizations and job titles already confirmed to attend and see who you could be networking with in San Diego.

Border security agencies are facing unprecedented operational demands as they work to secure trade, facilitate travel, and counter increasingly sophisticated criminal networks. This report explores the five key themes shaping the future of border operations and highlights how technology, intelligence, and cross-agency collaboration will come together at this year's Border Technology Summit.

Download to learn:

• How agencies are leveraging technology as a force multiplier, including advanced surveillance, biometrics, autonomous systems, and counter-UAS capabilities.
• Strategies for improving operational integration and security outcomes, from disrupting transnational criminal networks to enabling safer, more efficient trade and travel.
  

IDGA’s Border Technology Summit returned this past September for its third year. The latest iteration of the summit proved to be the largest yet with 400+ attendees representing federal law enforcement, government and industry partners all assembling in San Diego, CA.

During the two-day conference, expert speakers from across government and industry delivered on a jam-packed agenda that explored important border security topics such as biometrics, non-intrusive inspection (NII), AI-powered surveillance, maritime domain awareness, and integrated border operations.

The 2025 Post Show Report gives a glimpse into the on-site experience at this year’s summit, including testimonials from attendees, a list of attending organizations, and much more.

Join us at the 2026 Border Technology Summit to engage with industry leaders, share your perspective with colleagues across the board, and learn about new programs, capabilities, and technologies that will change the face of the border management sector this September in San Diego, California.

While the 2026 agenda is currently in development, you can still access the 2025 Border Technology Summit agenda to see the sessions, speakers, and themes that shaped the 2025 discussions.

In 2025, the Summit brought together 300+ senior leaders from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the U.S. Coast Guard, state and local law enforcement, and leading industry partners for two days of strategic dialogue and solution-driven collaboration.

From technology modernization to integrated operations and border domain awareness, the 2025 agenda provides a valuable look at the caliber of expertise and insights you can expect at the 2026 Border Technology Summit.

See Who Attended the 2025 Border Technology Summit

Take a look at the 2025 Border Technology Summit Attendee List to discover which organizations and agencies joined us in San Diego for the 2025 event. This snapshot offers valuable insight into the caliber of professionals and decision-makers who participate each year, and who you can expect to meet on-site at the 2026 Summit.

Connect with senior leaders from government, law enforcement, and industry as the Border Technology Summit continues to drive collaboration, innovation, and advancement in border security technology.

View the Border Technology Summit 2024 Attendee List to get a sense of who has participated in past editions — giving you a clear idea of the caliber of attendees you can expect to meet on-site at the 2025 event (September 23–24, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza San Diego – Mission Valley, CA). Many of these organizations have already confirmed their attendance for this year.

Don’t miss your chance to network with industry leaders, build valuable connections, share best practices, and explore the latest advancements in border security technology.