BSE 2026 AT-A-GLANCE
May 4–6, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona
*As of 3.20.26 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
The National Border Security Awards, launched by Homeland Security Today (NEW!)
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
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Keynote & Opening General Session
Senior leaders from federal, state, and local agencies discuss mission challenges and priorities for the year ahead
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Open
Explore technologies, solutions, vehicles, and demonstrations from 200+ exhibitors
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
General Sessions
Hear expert perspectives on innovation, operations, and border security strategy
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch in the
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit hall
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
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Counternarcotics and Transnational Organized Crime Interagency Coordination
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State of the Border - State & Local Perspectives
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Quantum Technologies in Border Security: Detection, Screening and Domain Awareness for CBP
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Big Data & AI Modernization
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
HSToday
Awards
The National Border Security Awards, launched by Homeland Security Today (NEW!)
On the SITREP Stage located in the Exhibit Hall
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Exhibit Hall
Happy Hour
Network with exhibitors and peers on the show floor
4:30 PM – 5:30 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
Exhibit Hall
Open
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
General Sessions
Government and industry speakers share insights on critical mission areas, technology adoption, and cross-agency collaboration
8:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Breakout Sessions
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From Legacy to LEO: The Evolution of Secure Communications in Homeland Security
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Accelerating Mission Delivery: DHS Acquisition Trends and Technology Integration
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UAS Missions and C-UAS Mitigation
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National Security Vetting in Immigration: Fraud Detection, Biometrics and Interagency Intelligence
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Lunch
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Expo Closes
Thank you for participating in BSE 2026