Opening Keynote: Robert Perez, Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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Plenary Panel: State of the Border: An Expansion of Historical Efforts – A Transitional Approach – Transformational Change?

A One-on-One Chat: Border Policy, Border Dynamics, Operational Outcomes, Unintended Consequences, Election Impacts, Threats, and National Roles: U.S. – Canada – Mexico – Central America

Moderator:

• David Aguilar, Former CBP Deputy Commissioner and National Chief, U.S. Border Patrol

Speaker:

• Rodney Scott, Chief Patrol Agent, San Diego Sector, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Plenary Panel: Insider Threats and the New DCSA

Moderator:

• Michael Braun, President, SAVA Workforce Solutions

Speakers:

• Edward J. “Ned” Fish Sr., Deputy Director, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Defense Vetting Directorate
• Brian McKnight, Deputy Assistant Administrator (SES), Office of Professional Responsibility, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
• Michele James, Deputy Assistant Commissioner (SES), Office of Professional Responsibility, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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.

Moderator:

• Michelle Mrdeza, Government Affairs Senior Consultant and Director, Cornerstone

Speakers:

• Michael Higdon, Principal/Founder, A1.9 Strategies
• Allison Northrop, Oversight Director, House Committee on Homeland Security

Plenary Keynote: Manuel Padilla, Jr., Director, Joint Task Force–West

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. An industry representative will also discuss how they became an important partner in helping to shape this important effort as CBP redefines the future of work.

Moderator:

• 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:

• Mark Erwin, Senior Director Security Programs, Sentrillion
• Keith Haynes, Assistant Chief, U.S. Border Patrol
• Dennis Michelini, Executive Director, Operations, AMO

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.

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Make plans now to join 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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Plenary Keynote Panel:

• Beth Cappello, Acting Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland Security

Plenary Panel: Procurement Panel

What is new in the area of procurement? What does industry need to do to be more competitive? What are the common mistakes?

Moderator:

• Bobby Brown, Senior Director, Customs and Border Protection, Elbit Systems of America; Vice President, The Border Patrol Foundation

Speakers:

• Diane Sahakian, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Acquisition, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
• Stacy Swann, National Account Manager, GSA Federal Acquisition
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Plenary Panel: Biometrics

Biometrics has changed the way processing is done for border security. From the use of fingerprints to verify apprehensions against IDENT and CJIS to the latest use of facial recognition to process travelers through the ports, biometrics have improved identification and expedited the flow. The panel will explore current uses of biometrics, challenges, and what is in store for the future. How are biometrics changing the workflow? What collaboration is occurring with industry and the private sector (air, rail, cruise lines, etc.)?

Moderator:

• Charles Armstrong, Former Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information and Technology, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Speakers:

• Scott Shockey, Product Owner, Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM)
• John Larregui, Managing Partner of Federal Mobility Solutions, Verizon
• Peter Howard, GDIT
• Ken Ganett, Deputy Director, OBIM (Invited)
• Office of Field Operations (OFO)

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