The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Strategic Industry Conversation IX,  organized by DHS, as part of the DHS Technology and Innovation Network (DHS-TIN), extends an invitation to industry and external partners to participate in conversations and idea-sharing regarding the DHS’s significant innovation, research, and development (IRD) priorities. During the event, panel discussions will be led by representatives from DHS operational agencies, providing insights into their missions and highlighting the IRD investments critical for achieving mission objectives. The primary goal of this event is to enhance transparency, facilitate well-informed IRD investments, and harness innovation to propel advancements in meeting the needs of the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE). All relevant stakeholders who support the homeland security enterprise (HSE) including industry, academia, interagency and international entities should register now to attend.

Agenda

8:30-9:30 AM Registration Opens
9:30 AM Welcome Remarks and Keynote Introduction
Jaclyn Rubino, Executive Director, Strategic Programs Division, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer
9:35 AM Keynote: To Be Announced
9:45 AM Panel Discussion: Introducing DHS’s IRD Strategic Priorities
Under Secretary for Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Dr. Dimitri Kusnezov, and Under Secretary for Management (A) Randolph “Tex” Alles
Moderator: Elizabeth Varner, Senior Counselor, Office of the DHS Deputy Secretary (Acting) (invited)
10:20-10:25 AM Break
10:25 AM Panel Discussion: DHS Artificial Intelligence Task Force
Under Secretary for S&T Dr. Dimitri Kusnezov, and
DHS Chief Information Officer and Chief AI Officer Eric Hysen
Moderator: To Be Announced
11:00-11:15 AM Break
11:15 AM Concurrent Breakout Sessions

1 – Counter Terrorism and Prevent Threats
Invited Panelists from DHS organizations including: CBP, CISA, CWMD, TSA, and USSS
Moderator: Jason Ackleson, IRD Senior Advisor, DHS S&T Operations and Requirements Analysis

2 – Secure and Manage Our Borders
Invited Panelists from DHS organizations including: CBP/OFO, CBP/USBP, TSA, USCG, and ICE
Moderator: Jonathan McEntee, Director, DHS S&T Operations and Requirements Analysis
12:15-1:15 PM Lunch
1:15 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions

3 – Administer the Nation’s Immigration System
Invited Panelists from DHS organizations including: USCIS, CBP, Policy, and ICE
Moderator: Melissa Oh, Managing Director, DHS S&T Silicon Valley Innovation Program

4 – Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
Invited Panelists from DHS organizations including: CISA, USCG, I&A, USSS, and ICE
Moderator: John Richardson, Requirements Branch Chief, DHS S&T Operations and Requirements Analysis
2:15-2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions

5 – Build a Resilient Nation and Respond to Incidents
Invited Panelists from DHS organizations including: CISA, FEMA, USCG, FLETC, and CWMD
Moderator: Marissa Giles, S&T IRD Coordination Manager

6 – Combat Crimes of Exploitation and Protect Victims
Invited Panelists from DHS organizations including: CBP, ICE, USCG, USCIS, and USSS
Moderator: Megan Mahle, Director, DHS S&T Office of Industry Partnerships
3:30-3:45 PM Break
3:45 PM Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Strategic Priority Research Areas Panel 1: Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity, Digital Identity and Trust, and Data Integration, Analytics, Modeling and Simulation
Invited Panelists from DHS organizations including: CISA, USCG, OBIM, Policy, and S&T
Moderator: Jason Ackleson, IRD Senior Advisor, DHS S&T Operations and Requirements Analysis

Strategic Priority Research Areas Panel 2: Advanced Sensing, Climate Change, Communications and Networking, Social Science, and Biotechnology
Invited Panelists from DHS organizations including: CWMD, FEMA, OHS, USCG, and S&T
Moderator: Marissa Giles, IRD Coordination Manager, DHS S&T Operations and Requirements Analysis
4:45-5:00 PM Break
5:00 PM Networking Session
5:45 PM End

 

For more information about the SIC IX: IRD Showcase and the speakers, please visit the event page or email SandT.Innovation@hq.dhs.gov with any questions.

See Also-

DHS Urges “If You See Something, Say Something” Awareness

Counter-UAS Technology Guide

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