The Leading Conference in Exploring the Evolution of U.S. and International UAV Programs and Capabilities
We are delighted to announce the return of the
Counter UAS Homeland Security USA Conference to Arlington, VA on February 4-5, 2026.
With the growing proliferation and use of small drones and UAS technology in daily life, and the safety and privacy concerns resulting from this, the Biden Administration announced the first Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan in April 2022. This Government approach aims to expand the protections currently in place against the criminal use of drones, to ensure consistent safeguarding of the airspace, communications spectrums, individual privacy, civil liberties, and civil rights.
Counter UAS Homeland Security USA 2026 will showcase the very latest technology in the market to ensure that civilians, domestic infrastructure, borders and all aspects of homeland security are protected from the criminal use of drones.
Why this conference is mission-critical for you:
- Get clarity on the newest C-UAS legislation, acquisition priorities and operational needs - so you can align your strategy with what federal, state and local agencies require right now.
- Showcase how your solutions directly support urgent mission needs across critical infrastructure, military bases, major events, airports, aviation and more - positioning your capabilities where they matter most.
- Understand upcoming initiatives designed to close authority gaps at every level of government, helping you anticipate future requirements and plan with confidence.
- Build high-value connections with key decision-makers from agencies including the FBI, DHS, DoD, DoJ, CISA and multiple U.S. states - expanding your network and accelerating new opportunities.
- Gain early insight into the latest offensive UAS trends and learn the practical steps needed to stay ahead of emerging threats and strengthen your counter-UAS posture.
2026 Speakers
- Assistant Chief Patrol Agent J. Michael Douglas, CUAS Future Capabilities Lead, US Customs and Border Patrol
- Assistant Police Chief Joshua Cousins, Assistant Police Chief - Special Operations, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Police
- Blake Stone, C-sUAS Policy Analyst and Integrator, Strategy and Policy Division, Joint Counter-sUAS Office (DAMO-JCO)
- David Nolan, Branch Chief, Emerging and Advanced Technology, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency National Risk Management Center
- David R. Kontny, Former Chief of Staff, Joint Program Office for Countering IEDs, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Retired)
- Deputy Chief Michael Lighthiser, Special Operations, Research and Training, George Mason University Police Department
- Doug Wood, State Manager for Advanced Air Mobility, Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics
- Dr. Andre Slonopas, CEMA Team Lead, Army Research Laboratory
- Eben Frankenberg, CEO, Echodyne Corp.
- Edward Keenan Jr, Deputy Director, 633d Security Forces, Joint Base Langley Eustis
- Jason Day, Director of UAS Programs, Texas Department of Public Safety
- Jeffrey Starr, Chief Marketing Officer, D-Fend Solutions
- Lieutenant Mike Ward, UAS & CUAS Program Manager, New Jersey State Police
- Lieutenant Scott Patton, Troop O- UAS Coordinator, Oklahoma Highway Patrol
- Michael Martori, Chief, Requirements Division, MS CDID, Army Futures Command
- Michael Torphy, Unit Chief / Supervisory Special Agent, UAS and Counter UAS, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Mike Powell, CUAS Executive Director, ICR, inc
- Rasmus Harvits, Sales Manager Counter Drone, Terma A/S
- Rob Robertson, Sergeant, Arlington Aviation Authority, City of Arlington, TX
- Robert Lyons, Program Coordinator, Florida Department of Law Enforcement/Cyber Bureau UAS Detection
- Sergeant Brett McCormick, cUAS Squad Supervisor, New Jersey State Police
- Steven Willoughby, Director (A), C-UAS Program Management Office, Department Of Homeland Security
- Timothy Tyler, Deputy Chief of Police Services, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Please fill in your name and email to receive the Conference Agenda of this event.
Venue
Disclosed after registration
To ensure the security of the event, the exact location will not be disclosed publicly. Once your booking has been confirmed and approved, you will receive the full event location and address, along with the hotel booking form.
