March 25 - 26, 2025
Hilton Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia
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- 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 INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION- HOSTED BY MOODY’SSponsored by: Moody's
Main Stage
9:30 - 10:00 KEYNOTE: INNOVATING HOMELAND SECURITY: STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS AND TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION- Overview of current trends in homeland security acquisitions
- Strategies for integrating cutting edge technology in DHS operations
- Future directions in procurement and technology adoption, including artificial intelligence
Main 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 INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION- HOSTED BY ROBIN RADARSponsored 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 Dr. Kenneth Fritzsche (Invited) - Director, Identity Technology Division, Office of Biometric Identity Management, Department of Homeland Security- Importance of biometrics in enhancing digital identity authentication
- Different biometric modalities and their applications in digital identity
- Future directions in biometric authentication technologies
Dr. Kenneth Fritzsche (Invited)
Director, Identity Technology Division, Office of Biometric Identity ManagementDepartment of Homeland Security
Track A
14:00 - 14:30 INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION- HOSTED BY FACETECSponsored by: Facetec
Track A
14:30 - 15:00 FIRESIDE CHAT: THE FUTURE OF BIOMETRIC SECURITY: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO DATA PROTECTION Nelson Balido - Chairman, Border Commerce and Security CouncilArun Vemury - Senior Advisor for Biometrics and Identity Technologies, S&T Directorate, Department of Homeland Security
- 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
Arun Vemury
Senior Advisor for Biometrics and Identity Technologies, S&T DirectorateDepartment of Homeland Security
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 - 16:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: NAVIGATING THE NEW FAA REGULATIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR CUAS OPERATIONS Nelson Balido - Chairman, Border Commerce and Security Council- Overview of the recent changes in FAA regulations impacting CUAS
- Implications for homeland security operations
- Compliance strategies for new regulatory requirements
- Impact on various stakeholders involved in CUAS operations
Track A
16:30 - 17:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: PROTECTING THE HOMELAND FROM EMERGING UAS THREATS: A FEDERAL PERSPECTIVE Scott Parker - Chief, UAS Security Branch, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Homeland SecuritySteven Willoughby (invited, pending agency approval) - Deputy Director, DHS C-UAS Program Management Office, Department of Homeland Security
- 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.
Scott Parker
Chief, UAS Security Branch, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security AgencyDepartment of Homeland Security
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 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 INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION
Track B
14:30 - 15:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: COLLABORATION BETWEEN LOCAL AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT: BEST PRACTICES RADM, USCG (ret.) Christopher J. Tomney SES - Director, Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness (OSA), Department of Homeland Security (subject to final confirmation)Commander Ricardo Lopez - Law Enforcement Bureau, Support Operations, San Diego County Sheriff's Department
Thaddeus Cleveland - Sheriff, Terrell County, Texas
- Importance of collaboration between local and federal agencies
- Best practices for effective collaboration and coordination
- Case studies of successful joint operations and why they were successful
RADM, USCG (ret.) Christopher J. Tomney SES
Director, Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness (OSA)Department of Homeland Security (subject to final confirmation)
Commander Ricardo Lopez
Law Enforcement Bureau, Support OperationsSan Diego County Sheriff's Department
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 Perry Tarrant - Director, Law Enforcement Engagement and Integration Office, Federal Emergency Management AgencyMaryAnn Tierney - Regional Administrator, Region 3, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Jeffrey 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
Perry Tarrant
Director, Law Enforcement Engagement and Integration OfficeFederal Emergency Management Agency
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 Benjamine Huffman - Director, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Department of Homeland Security- 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
Benjamine Huffman
Director, Federal Law Enforcement Training CentersDepartment of Homeland Security
