Defining the Future of Homeland Security through Innovation and Collaboration
The
Homeland Security Week Summit annually attracts over 600 attendees and 40 expert speakers from across the homeland security ecosystem. Senior officials from DHS, DOJ, and local law enforcement join leading industry innovators and technology providers to address one critical question: “how can we best protect the U.S. homeland against evolving threats?”
Now in its 19th year, the 2026 summit will gather stakeholders from across government and industry to explore next-generation solutions in AI, cloud and cybersecurity, biometrics, counter-UAS capabilities, border management, infrastructure resilience, and more.
Join us March 17–18, 2026 at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino, MD, for two days of keynote briefings, expert panels, and unparalleled networking, as we chart the future of homeland security together.
We Have Welcomed
19 years of Homeland Security Week
- 3,000+ Attendees
- 380+ Speakers
- 70+ Sponsors
- 4,000+ Companies
2026 Speaker Roster
- Chair: Nelson Balido, Chairman, Border Commerce and Security Council
- Honorable Pedro Allende, Under Secretary, Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security (accepted, pending approval)
- Representative Tony Gonzales, 23rd District of TX, Member House Homeland Security Committee, House of Representatives
- Paul Courtney SES, Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Homeland Security (accepted, pending approval)
- Gary Owen, Associate Administrator and Chief Operating Officer, Drug Enforcement Administration
- Jonathan Miller, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Air and Marine Operations, US Customs and Border Protection
- Susan Thomas, (A) Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade, US Customs and Border Protection
- Ntina Cooper, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Services, US Customs and Border Protection
- Rear Admiral Chad Jacoby, Deputy Commandant for Systems and Chief Acquisition Executive, United States Coast Guard
- Vu Nguyen, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Justice (accepted, pending approval)
- Dr. Shantrell Nikki Collier, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Department of Justice (accepted, pending approval)
- Sunil Madhugiri, Chief Technology Officer, US Customs and Border Protection (accepted, pending approval)
- James McCament, Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO), US Customs and Border Protection
- Michelle Zebrowski, Chief Data Officer, US Customs and Border Protection (accepted, pending approval)
- Jay Alalasundaram, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, SAS, OIT, US Customs and Border Protection (accepted, pending approval)
- Dr. Edward Mays, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Infrastructure and Support Services, US Customs and Border Protection (accepted, pending approval)
- Sean Fitzgerald, Assistant Director, Cyber & Operational Technology, HSI, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- David Nanz, Assistant Director, Operational Technology Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Rebecca Weiner, Deputy Commissioner, Intelligence and Counterterrorism Bureau, New York City Police Department
- Jason Bilnoski, Deputy Assistant Director, Cyber Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation (accepted, pending approval)
- Rebecca Weiner, Deputy Commissioner, Intelligence and Counterterrorism Bureau, New York City Police Department
- Alberto Flores, Port Director, Laredo Port of Entry, US Customs and Border Protection (accepted, pending approval)
- Kimberly Long, Division Chief, DHS Cyber Crimes Center, Homeland Security Investigations, Department of Homeland Security (accepted, pending final approval)
- Paul Anthony Perez, President, National Border Patrol Council
- Helmut Spahn, Director Safety, Security and Access, FIFA
- Steven Willoughby, Director, c-UAS PMO, Department of Homeland Security (accepted, pending approval)
- Manny Padilla, Board Member, Border Commerce and Security Council
- Anthony Crane, Deputy Executive Director, National Targeting Center, US Customs and Border Protection (accepted, pending approval)
- Carmen Lilia Canturosas Villarreal, Mayor, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
- Federico Fernandez Montanez, Attorney General, State of Coahuila, Mexico
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Venue
MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
101 MGM National Ave, 20745
National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD, USA
Group Rate: $299.00 per night, excluding applicable taxes and fees.
Reservation Method:
Reserve your room here. We have reserved a selection of rooms at a discounted group rate, subject to availability.
Cut-off date: Monday, February 23rd, 2026 (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.
