Produced ahead of the 2024 Border Technology Summit (September 24–25 in San Diego, California), this exclusive interview with conference chair Nelson Balido offers timely insights into the evolving border security landscape between the United States and Mexico.

With nearly 250,000 migrant apprehensions at the southern border in December 2023 alone, U.S. border officials are under growing pressure to combat human trafficking, drug smuggling, and maintain secure, efficient cross-border trade. Leveraging cutting-edge technology is central to this mission — and a core focus of the Border Technology Summit.

In this interview, Nelson shares his perspective on:

• The technologies shaping border security in 2024
• What sets the Border Technology Summit apart
• What attendees can expect to take away from this year’s event

These insights remain highly relevant as we look ahead to the 2025 summit, where new challenges and innovations will continue to define the future of border operations.