Border Security & Intelligence Summit 2026

Harnessing Innovative Technologies to Enhance Border Security

April 1-2, 2026 - Washington, DC, United States

The 14th Annual Border Security & Intelligence Summit will bring together leading experts and decision-makers from across the law enforcement and intelligence community to share insights and engage in strategic dialogue on the state of U.S. border security and the innovative technologies advancing the protection of our Nation's borders.

Topics to be Covered

  • Securing U.S. borders & facilitating lawful trade and travel
  • Protecting the homeland & enhancing border security
  • Deploying advanced surveillance & emerging tech for smarter security & operational awareness
  • Harnessing intelligence & AI for proactive border security operations
  • Advancing innovation & collaboration at the frontlines of border security & trade
  • Leveraging aviation & maritime expertise to anticipate & confront security threats
  • Enhancing border intelligence & operational resilience in an era of global threats
  • State & local perspectives-border enforcement & public safety at the front lines

Why You Should Attend This Summit

In response to evolving challenges at U.S. borders from illegal immigration to transnational crime, border security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies are enhancing their capabilities to effectively address these threats. The 2026 Border Security & Intelligence Summit will highlight the latest trends, technologies, and strategies for securing borders and advancing intelligence operations in an increasingly digital environment. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the most pressing issues facing the border security community, as well as the implementation of cutting-edge technologies that support national and global security.

The 2026 event will convene senior level experts, decision-makers, and innovators from across DHS, the Intelligence Community, federal agencies, & industry to discuss emerging threats and the tools needed to counter organized crime and illicit actors. Key panel discussions will examine innovative surveillance technologies, the integration of AI and advanced data analytics, evolving challenges at the U.S.-Canada border, and local strategies for enforcement and security. Attendees at the 2026 Border Security & Intelligence Summit will have the unique opportunity to explore the policies, technologies, and solutions essential to achieving current security objectives and protecting U.S. citizens from emerging threats.

The team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Summit's content and focus areas, and we will assemble the most respected minds in the border security community as well as key policymakers across military and civilian offices. Our non-partisan approach allows us to reach across all services and organizations to bring together a truly holistic group of decision makers and solution providers.

At this Summit You Have the Ability To

  • Gain Education & Insight:Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing the border security community.
  • Build Partnerships:The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to engage in constructive dialogues among all in attendance
  • Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. All attendees are encouraged to address our speaker faculty and each other with their questions, comments or ideas.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

The 2026 Border Security & Intelligence Summit provides opportunities for exhibit space, round table discussions, product demonstrations, luncheon, and cocktail receptions.
Contact us for sponsorship information

2026 Confirmed Speakers Include

  • Rodney S. Scott, Commissioner, CBP
  • Sunil Madhugiri, Chief Technology Officer, CBP
  • James Thom, Executive Director, Domain Awareness Security Operations, CBP AMO
  • Pete Flores, Former Acting CBP Commissioner
  • Ronald Vitiello, Senior Advisor, CBP; Former Chief of Border Patrol; Former Acting Director, ICE & Acting Deputy Commissioner, CBP
  • Jason D. Owens, Former Chief, U.S. Border Patrol
  • Kim Stewart, Sheriff, Doña Ana County, New Mexico
  • Raul Ortiz, Former Chief, U.S. Border Patrol, Event Moderator

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

Venue

National Housing Center
1201 15th St NW, 20005
Washington, DC, USA

Parking Details
Parking: Parking details will be provided to registrants one week before the event in the “Event Logistics” e-mail.

Nearby Hotels
Canopy by Hilton Washington DC Embassy Row
1600 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington DC | 0.2 mi to venue
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The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center
1427 M St NW, Washington, DC | 0.1 mi to venue
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The Washington Plaza Hotel
Wylie Mansion, 10 Thomas Cir NW, Washington, DC | 0.2 mi to venue
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Event details
Organizer :DSI
Event type :Conference
Attendance :Physical Event
Reference :ASDE-25897