March 17 - 18, 2026
| MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino, MD
Day 2 - March 26, 2025
Speaking Sessions
Main Stage
7:30 - 8:25 Morning Registration & NetworkingMain Stage
8:25 - 8:30 CHAIRPERSON OPENING REMARKSMain Stage
8:30 - 9:00 KEYNOTE: TRANSFORMING PROCUREMENT: ENHANCING EFFICIENCY AND INNOVATION IN HOMELAND SECURITY Paul Courtney SES - Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Homeland Security- Challenges and opportunities in DHS procurement processes
- Role of innovative procurement strategies in enhancing mission readiness
- Case studies of successful procurement initiatives and their impacts
Main Stage
9:00 - 9:30 NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY: ENHANCING HOMELAND SECURITY WITH UNIFIED STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL INTELLIGENCE Nelson Balido - Chairman, Border Commerce and Security CouncilKeith Berry - Head of Corporates and Governments, Moody's
- Provide greater context to complicated threats.
- Make informed decisions using comprehensive risk indicators.
- Leverage automation and scalability for efficient investigations.
- Support actionable decision-making with command-level reporting.
Sponsored by: Moody's
Main Stage
9:30 - 10:00 KEYNOTE: ENGAGEMENT DETAILS TO COME- UPDATES FROM CYBERSECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCYMain Stage
10:00 - 10:30 NETWORKING AND COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBITION FOYER
Main Stage
10:45 - 11:15 PANEL DISCUSSION: CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION IN THE AGE OF AISponsored by: ManTech
Main Stage
11:15 - 11:45 PANEL DISCUSSION: GLOBAL SECURITY COLLABORATION: LESSONS FROM THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS Nelson Balido - Chairman, Border Commerce and Security CouncilKevin Davis - Chief of Police, Fairfax County Police Department
Scott Kim - Director, Office of Protection, Diplomatic Security Service
Commissaire Général Raphaël Juge - Police and Homeland Security Attaché, Embassy of France, Washington DC
- Seamless operations through collaboration with French law enforcement
- The use of various technologies to enhance Olympic security
- Key takeaways from collaborating with international partners on the global stage
- Look ahead to security strategies for 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles
Commissaire Général Raphaël Juge
Police and Homeland Security AttachéEmbassy of France, Washington DC
Main Stage
12:00 - 12:30 RADAR REDEFINED: TACKLING THE DRONE THREAT WITH TECH THAT DOES NOT COMPROMISE Kristian Brost - General Manager, North America, Robin Radar SystemsChristian Bach - North American Account Manager, Robin Radar Systems
- An introduction to Robin Radar Systems and a no-compromise approach for advanced drone detection.
- The unique role of specialized CUAS radar in detecting, classifying and tracking elusive threats.
- An introduction to our flagship system, IRIS, and its real-world deployments.
- Innovations that achieve future-proof systems, from on-the-move capability to advancements in machine learning.
Sponsored by: Robin Radar Systems
Main Stage
12:30 - 13:30 LUNCH IN EXHIBITION FOYERTrack A
13:30 - 14:00 ENHANCING AUTEHNTICATION: THE ROLE OF BIOMETRICS IN DIGITAL INDENTITY- Importance of biometrics in enhancing digital identity authentication
- Different biometric modalities and their applications in digital identity
- Future directions in biometric authentication technologies
Track A
14:00 - 14:30 BRIDGING PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL CREDENTIALS AND THE PEOPLE THEY ARE BOUND TO Geoff Slagle - Executive Vice President for Digital Identity, FaceTec- We live in a time of needing more confidence in both physical and digital credentials
- We need a better way of knowing that people are actually connected to credentials
- Solutions need to be scalable, be created with security AND privacy-by-design as a foundation, and be resistant to the latest fraud vectors (e.g., injection attacks)
- Are there technologies that can tick the boxes and not be super costly?
Sponsored by: Facetec
Track A
14:30 - 15:00 FIRESIDE CHAT: THE FUTURE OF BIOMETRIC SECURITY: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO DATA PROTECTION Janice Kephart - CEO, Identity Strategy Partners- Emerging technologies and methodologies for biometric data security
- Integrating biometric security within broader cybersecurity frameworks
- Identifying and mitigating threats and vulnerabilities in biometric systems
- Collaborative efforts and partnerships to enhance biometric data protection
Track A
15:00 - 15:30 NETWORKING AND COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBITION FOYER
Track A
15:00 - 15:30 WOMEN IN DEFENSE AND GOVERNMENT NETWORKING BREAK
Track A
15:30 - 16:00 INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION
Track A
16:00 - 17:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: PROTECTING THE HOMELAND FROM EMERGING UAS THREATS: A FEDERAL PERSPECTIVE Dr. Noor Razzaq - Founder, President, and CEO, Institute for American Policy and Standards InnovationSteven Willoughby (invited, pending agency approval) - Deputy Director, DHS C-UAS Program Management Office, Department of Homeland Security
Kevin M. Jinks - Senior Counsel, Office of Legal Policy, Department of Justice
- How federal agencies are working together to address emerging UAS threats to critical infrastructure and national security.
- The role of advanced UAS detection, mitigation, and cybersecurity solutions in protecting the homeland.
- Best practices for fostering partnerships to share intelligence, develop standards, and deploy innovative counter-UAS technologies.
Dr. Noor Razzaq
Founder, President, and CEOInstitute for American Policy and Standards Innovation
Steven Willoughby (invited, pending agency approval)
Deputy Director, DHS C-UAS Program Management OfficeDepartment of Homeland Security
Track A
17:00 - 17:05 Chairperson Closing RemarksTrack B
13:30 - 14:00 INNOVATIVE POLICING STRATEGIES: LESSONS FROM DC METROPOLITAN POLICE FORCE Pamela A. Smith - Chief of Police, DC Metropolitan Police Department- Overview of innovative policing strategies implemented by DC MPD
- Impact on crime reduction and community relations
- Future directions and ongoing initiatives
Track B
14:00 - 14:30 FIRESIDE CHAT: ENHANCING HOMELAND SECURITY THOUGH SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND INFORMATION SHARING Nelson Balido - Chairman, Border Commerce and Security CouncilRADM, USCG (ret.) Christopher J. Tomney SES - Director, Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness (OSA), Department of Homeland Security (subject to final confirmation)
- The Role of OSA in Homeland Security: How OSA ensures that decision-makers across federal, state, and local agencies receive timely and actionable intelligence.
- Enhancing Real-Time Situational Awareness: Strategies for integrating data from multiple sources, including law enforcement and critical infrastructure sectors.
- Emerging Threats and Future Preparedness: How DHS is adapting to evolving threats such domestic terrorism and transnational criminal activity.
RADM, USCG (ret.) Christopher J. Tomney SES
Director, Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness (OSA)Department of Homeland Security (subject to final confirmation)
Track B
14:30 - 15:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: OPERATION STONEGARDEN IN ACTION: STRENGTHENING LOCAL-FEDERAL COLLABORATION IN BORDER SECURITY Nelson Balido - Chairman, Border Commerce and Security CouncilThaddeus Cleveland - Sheriff, Terrell County, Texas, US Border Patrol (Retired)
Jim Emig - Commander, San Diego County Sheriff's Department
- Best practices and lessons learned from OPSG-funded missions in high-risk border areas
- How law enforcement is adapting to challenges such as fentanyl trafficking and human smuggling
- Addressing the logistical and jurisdictional challenges of cross-agency operations
- Benefits of OPSG funding in strengthening partnerships between LLE, CBP, and DHS
Track B
15:00 - 15:30 NETWORKING AND COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBITION FOYER
Track B
15:00 - 15:30 WOMEN IN DEFENSE AND GOVERNMENT NETWORKING BREAK
Track B
15:30 - 16:00 INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION
Track B
16:00 - 16:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: COORDINATED RESPONSE: INTEGRATING FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EFFORTS Nelson Balido - Chairman, Border Commerce and Security CouncilJeffery Carroll - Executive Assistant Chief, DC Metropolitan Police Department
Dr. Clint Osborn - Director, District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA)
- Importance of coordination between different levels of government
- Mechanisms for improving interagency collaboration
- Key lessons learned from recent response efforts
Dr. Clint Osborn
DirectorDistrict of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA)
Track B
16:30 - 17:00 STENGTHENING LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT: FLETC’S TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR MODERN THREATS- How FLETC adapts federal training programs to meet specific needs of local agencies
- Impact of FLETC’s interagency training initiatives in improving coordination between federal and local agencies
- Incorporating technology, such as virtual simulations and scenario-based exercises, to strengthen readiness for modern threats
