Past event: Homeland Security Week Summit 2025

Join us in Virginia this March to Engage with Leaders from the Incoming Administration on Priorities for Homeland Security

Join us on March 25th-26th for our Homeland Security Week Summit, where leading experts and key decision-makers from DHS, DOJ, local law enforcement, and industry come together to tackle the most pressing security challenges facing the US Homeland.  

Recent developments have highlighted the need for technology, strategies, and approaches to bolster the homeland security efforts of the US against emerging threats. This year's event will focus on advancing cybersecurity/biometric measures, optimizing border security strategies, counter-UAS, enhancing infrastructure resilience, strategies of local law enforcement, and more!  

As a cornerstone event in the homeland security community, Homeland Security Week 2025 offers an unparalleled platform to engage with leaders, explore critical priorities, and drive the innovations that will shape the future of homeland security. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of safeguarding our nation.

With keynote sessions from senior speakers across this community, panels from leading experts, and valuable networking opportunities, this year's event is primed to be the best one yet. We look forward to welcoming you in 2025.

Highlights

  • 500+ Attendees
  • 20+ Sponsors
  • 40+ Speakers

Key Conference Topics:

  • Border Security
  • Counter UAS
  • Biometrics
  • Cyber/ AI/ Cloud Security
  • Law Enforcement
  • Emergency Management and Response

Benefits of Attending Homeland Security Week

  • Ability to interact with top tier speakers whom provide unparalleled knowledge within the homeland securityspace
  • Select between a variety of topic blocs that match your specific focus, including cyber, border security, biometric and identity security, and critical infrastructure
  • Join us in our Exhibition Hall to learn about the latest innovative technologies providing future capabilities and security
  • Learn About Up and Coming DHS efforts and leverage the latest information on key programs
  • Attend our Free Drinks Reception to network with some of our key speakers

Event Chairman

  • Nelson Balido, Chairman, Border Commerce and Security Council

2025 Early Speaker Roster

  • Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Texas’ 28th Congressional District, US House of Representatives
  • Paul Courtney SES, Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Homeland Security
  • Bridget Bean, Executive Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
  • Richard McComb SES, Chief Security Officer, Department of Homeland Security
  • Pamela A. Smith, Chief of Police, DC Metropolitan Police Department
  • AnnMarie Highsmith, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade, US Customs and Border Protection
  • Sunil Madhugiri, Chief Technology Officer, US Customs and Border Protection
  • Michelle Zebrowski, Chief Data Officer, US Customs and Border Protection
  • Kevin Davis, Chief of Police, Fairfax County Police Department
  • RADM, USCG (ret.) Christopher J. Tomney, Director, Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness (OSA), Department of Homeland Security
  • Jason Bilnoski, Section Chief, Senior Liaison to the NSA and US Cyber Command,, Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division
  • Arun Vemury, Senior Advisor for Biometrics and Identity Technologies, S&T Directorate, Department of Homeland Security
  • Mike Prado, Deputy Assistant Director, Homeland Security Investigations, Department of Homeland Security Cyber Crime Center
  • David Nanz, Assistant Director, Operational Technology Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Scott Kim, Director, Office of Protection, Diplomatic Security Service
  • Benjamine Huffman, Director, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Department of Homeland Security
  • Kevin M. Jinks, Senior Counsel, Office of Legal Policy, Department of Justice
  • Lisa Schleder-Kirkpatrick, Deputy Assistant Commandant for Capability, US Coast Guard
  • Paul Anthony Perez, President, National Border Patrol Council
  • Dr. Clint Osborn, Director, District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
  • Jeffery Carroll, Executive Assistant Chief, DC Metropolitan Police Department
  • Thaddeus Cleveland, Sheriff, Terrell County, Texas, US Border Patrol (Retired)
  • Jim Emig, Commander, San Diego County Sheriff's Department
  • Commissaire Général Raphaël Juge, Police and Homeland Security Attaché, Embassy of France, Washington DC
  • Keith Berry, Head of Corporates and Governments, Moody's
  • Kyle Armstrong, Director of Law Enforcement Relations, TRM Labs, Inc.
  • Kristian Brost, General Manager, North America, Robin Radar Systems
  • Christian Bach, North American Account Manager, Robin Radar Systems
  • Jim Cosby, CTO, Public Sector and Partners, NetApp US Public Sector, Inc.
  • Geoff Slagle, Executive Vice President for Digital Identity, FaceTec
  • Dr. Noor Razzaq, Founder, President, and CEO, Institute for American Policy and Standards Innovation
  • RADM, USN (ret.) Mark Montgomery, Director, Cyberspace Solarium Commission, Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation
  • Janice Kephart, CEO, Identity Strategy Partners
  • Steven Willoughby (invited, pending agency approval), Deputy Director, DHS C-UAS Program Management Office, Department of Homeland Security
  • Nael Samha (invited), Executive Director, Targeting and Analysis Systems Program Directorate, US Customs and Border Protection
  • Chris Cummiskey, CEO, Cummiskey Strategic Solutions, LLC

Please fill in your name and email to receive the Summit Agenda of this event.

Venue

Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Rd, 22311
Alexandria, VA, USA

Group Rate: $276.00 per night, excluding applicable taxes and fees

Reservation Method: Reserve your room by clicking on this reservation link. We have reserved a selection of rooms at a discounted group rate, subject to availability.

Cut-off date: Friday, February 21st, 2025 (After that time, the group rate will be offered based on hotel availability only.) Rate is available 3 days prior and 3 days post the event dates. However, these rates are subject to availability and will not be available past the group cut of date.

Parking information:
Daily Self-Parking: $18.00
Overnight Self-Parking: $33.00
Event details
Organizer : IDGA
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-25223