Explore the Homeland Security Week 2026 Agenda

Explore the Homeland Security Week 2026 Agenda
As homeland security priorities evolve under a new administration and emerging threats accelerate, Homeland Security Week 2026 brings together the leaders shaping the future of national security operations, technology adoption, and interagency collaboration.

Senior decision-makers from DHS, CBP, DEA, DOJ, DoW, the U.S. Coast Guard, Congress, state and local law enforcement, and industry will convene to address the most urgent security challenges facing the United States today, and the capabilities required to meet them.

The 2026 agenda reveals the expert speaker faculty, mission-critical sessions, and strategic priorities driving this year’s discussions, from AI-enabled security operations and cloud transformation to border security, biometrics, counter-UAS, cybersecurity, and infrastructure resilience.

Hear directly from leaders shaping homeland security strategy and operations, including:
  • Hon. Pedro Allende, Under Secretary for Science and Technology, DHS S&T
  • Paul Courtney, Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Homeland Security*
  • Rear Admiral Chad Jacoby, Deputy Commandant for Systems & Chief Acquisition Executive, U.S. Coast Guard
  • Gary Owen, Associate Administrator & COO for Business Operations, Drug Enforcement Administration
  • Representative Tony Gonzales, 23rd District of TX, Member House Homeland Security Committee
  • James McCament, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, U.S. Customs & Border Protection  

With extensive networking opportunities and cross-agency collaboration at its core, Homeland Security Week remains the premier forum for government and industry leaders working to secure the homeland.

Download the 2026 agenda now to see the full speaker lineup, session breakdown, and strategic priorities driving this year’s event.