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BSE 2026 AT-A-GLANCE         

May 4–6, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona

A high-level overview for attendees and exhibitors as of 12.12.25
*Check back for updates

Monday, May 4 

Exhibitor Move-In  
Registration Opens 
Welcome Reception

Tuesday, May 5 

Keynotes & General Sessions 
Exhibit Hall Open 
Breakout Sessions 
Happy Hour on the Show Floor 

Wednesday, May 6 

General Sessions 
Exhibit Hall Open 
Breakout Sessions 
Event Concludes at 3:00 PM 

Area

Overview

Time

Monday, May 4th

Exhibitor Move-In

Exhibitors prepare booths and showcases in advance of Tuesday’s opening

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Registration Opens

Pick up your badge early and get settled before the Welcome Reception

2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Kick off BSE with an evening of networking, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres on the outdoor terrace of the South Building Phoenix Convention Center

(Open to all registered attendees, exhibitors, and government participants show badge REQUIRED to enter.)

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday, May 5th - Opening Day

Registration Open

All Day

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Coffee & Continental Breakfast

Start your day with us

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Keynote & Opening General Session

Senior leaders from federal, state, and local agencies discuss mission challenges and priorities for the year ahead

8:15 AM – 10:00 AM

Exhibit Hall Open

Explore technologies, solutions, vehicles, and demonstrations from 200+ exhibitors

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

General Sessions

Hear expert perspectives on innovation, operations, and border security strategy

10:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Lunch in the
Exhibit Hall

Exhibit hall

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Breakout Sessions

Specialized discussions designed for operational, procurement, and mission-focused audiences

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Exhibit Hall
Happy Hour

Network with exhibitors and peers on the show floor

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

BPF Southwest 
Soiree

Tickets sold separately at Border Patrol Foundation and at the Border Security Expo until 4:00 PM or until tickets are sold out

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday, May 6th

Registration Open

Open
 

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Coffee & Continental
Breakfast

Start your day with us

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

General Sessions

Government and industry speakers share insights on critical mission areas, technology adoption, and cross-agency collaboration

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Exhibit Hall

Open

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Lunch 

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Breakout Sessions

More information to come

11:40 AM – 12:30 PM

Expo Closes

Thank you for participating in BSE 2026

3:00 PM

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