7:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Registration Open |
8:30 am – 9:15 am |
Opening Keynote: Robert Perez, Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Opening Remarks: John Larregui, Managing Partner of Federal Mobility Solutions, Verizon

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9:15 am – 10:15 am |
Plenary Panel: State of the Border: An Expansion of Historical Efforts – A Transitional Approach – Transformational Change
A one-on-one conversation with the Chief of the Border Patrol on the state of the border and his vision going forth relating to border policy, operational requirements, operational goals and objectives, threats, and international relationships. An integral part of the discussion will cover the border infrastructure system, the technology aspect of the infrastructure system, AI, and data integration.
Moderator:
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David Aguilar, Former CBP Deputy Commissioner and National Chief, U.S. Border Patrol
Speaker:
- Rodney Scott, Chief, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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10:15 am – 11:15 am |
Plenary Panel: Insider Threats and the New DCSA
The Panel will highlight the roles and responsibilities of the new Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The DCSA assumed responsibility for national security background investigations and adjudications from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and will discuss its impact on industry. The panel will also widen the traditional aperture beyond the intelligence community and discuss insider threats facing federal law enforcement.
Moderator:
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Michael Braun, President, SAVA Workforce Solutions
Speakers:
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Edward J. “Ned” Fish Sr., Deputy Director, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Defense Vetting Directorate
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Michele James, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Office of Professional Responsibility, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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Sean Vereault, Deputy Chief Inspector, Office of Security Programs, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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11:15 am – 5:00 pm |
Exhibit Hall Open |
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm |
Networking Luncheon
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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm |
Plenary Panel: Congressional Influence on Border Security
Moderated by the first staff director of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, this panel will explore Congressional influence on border security policy, technology and funding. Panelists will help open the aperture on how funding decisions are made—decisions that ultimately enable DHS and CBP to purchase technologies to keep our borders safe. Panelists will also offer insights into how Congress can—and does—shape the CBP mission.
Moderators:
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David Aguilar, Former CBP Deputy Commissioner and National Chief, U.S. Border Patrol
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Thomas Winkowski, President, Global Border Solutions, LLC; Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Former Acting Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Speaker:
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Michael Higdon, Principal/Founder, A1.9 Strategies
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Emily Trapani, Border Security Subcommittee Director, House Committee on Homeland Security Minority
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2:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Plenary Keynote: Manuel Padilla, Jr., Director, Joint Task Force–West
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Plenary Panel: Domain Awareness and the Evolving Role of Border Patrol and Air & Marine Operations in Opening up the Sky
This panel will focus on how Border Patrol and Air & Marine Operations are transforming domain awareness; how the operator will benefit; and, why the use of sUAS will continue to expand in the border environment. Discussion will also be directed at how the private sector can partner with the operator and assist in shaping this important effort.
Moderator:
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Thomas Winkowski, President, Global Border Solutions, LLC; Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Former Acting Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Speakers:
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Floyd A. Adagio, Enterprise Solution Architect, Solutions and Technology Group, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
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Alma R. Cole, Chief Information Security Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
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Mark Erwin, Senior Director, Homeland Security Programs, Sentrillion
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Keith Haynes, Assistant Chief, U.S. Border Patrol
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Troy Johnson, Domain Awareness Standards and Analysis (DASA) Director, Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Opening Night Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Join us for happy hour in the exhibit hall to celebrate the end of the first day of the Expo! Enjoy complimentary drinks as you network with your peers and colleagues and explore essential solutions at this can’t-miss reception.
Sponsored by: 
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6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Border Patrol Foundation’s 5th Annual Night at the Alamo
Make plans now to join the Border Patrol Foundation for their 5th Annual “Night at the Alamo,” held in conjunction with the Border Security Expo. This event will pay tribute to Border Patrol Agents who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, while also recognizing those who have continued to show great support to our men and women in green. Held at the Alamo, this annual event begins at 6:00 pm following the first day of Border Security Expo. Separate registration required. Ticket includes dinner and open bar, raffles, auctions, awards, dedications, and a Night to Remember!
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