2025 Homeland Security Summit



Safeguarding the nation from emerging threats remains a critical priority for the U.S. government in this complex era of defense and security. As global competition grows, new challenges, vulnerabilities and concerns arise. Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Homeland Security Summit to gain insights into the most pressing threats facing the country and the measures being implemented to counteract them.


Topics to be Covered:

  • The latest in U.S. homeland security programs, efforts and strategic initiatives
  • Deployment of new technologies at national ports and border checkpoints
  • Integration of AI and other emerging technologies in homeland security operations
     

Why Attend?

  • Stay informed about key developments in homeland security
  • Learn how the private sector can support government security initiatives
  • Discover networking opportunities and connect in breakout sessions

Speaker and Presenter Information

 Hon. Kristi Noem

Hon. Kristi Noem (Keynote)

Secretary
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
 
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Wikipedia
CISA Leadership (Keynote)
U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
 
Joseph Edlow
Joseph Edlow (Keynote)
Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
 
 Josh Wilson
Josh Wilson (Introducer)
Markets, Growth & Technology President
LMI
 
 Anita Lynn
Anita Lynn (Introducer)
Principal, Homeland Security Sector
Capgemini

 

 Spot the Dog

Spot the Dog (Moderator)

Autonomous Field Operations Specialist

Slalom
 
April Fordyce
April Fordyce (Moderator)
Senior Director
Slalom
 
 Phil Miller
Phil Miller (Moderator)
Senior Vice President, Law Enforcement & Judiciary Programs
Procentrix
 
 Richard Smith
Richard Smith (Moderator)
Vice President and Division Manager, DHS
MANTECH
 
Michael Hardee
Michael Hardee (Moderator)
Chief Architect, Law Enforcement and Justice
Red Hat
 
Bryan Graham
Bryan Graham (Moderator)
Solution Architect
Capgemini
  
 Clinton West
Clinton West (Moderator)
Sr. Dir. Advanced Systems
Exiger
 
Gary Barber
Gary Barber (Moderator)
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Homeland
LMI
 
 Garrett Berntsen
Garrett Berntsen (Moderator)
Defense & Intel Data & AI Lead
Accenture Federal Services
 
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David Graziano (Moderator)
VP, Fed/Civ
Trellix
 
 Joseph Adamo

Joseph Adamo (Moderator)

Vice President,State, Law Enforcement

and Justice Civilian Business Group

SAIC

 
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Leo Alvarez (Panelist)
Director, CFCM
Baker Tilly
 
Bill McKenna
Bill McKenna (Panelist)
Vice President of Strategic Programs and Government Affairs
Trilogy Innovations
 
Wilson Patton
Wilson Patton (Panelist)
Solutions Architect
Trellix
 
Ben Higginbotham
Ben Higginbotham (Panelist)
Federal Sales Director
SkySafe
 
 James McCament
James McCament (Panelist)
Chief Digital Transformation Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
 
Tang Pham
Tang Pham (Panelist)
VP, Defense & Homeland
AT&T
 
Eric McLoughlin
Eric McLoughlin (Panelist)
Deputy Assistant Director
Homeland Security Investigations
 
 Chief Robert Tracy
Chief Robert Tracy (Panelist)
Police Commissioner
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
 
Sean Fitzgerald
Sean Fitzgerald (Panelist)
Assistant Director Homeland Security Investigations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
 
 Robert Costello
Robert Costello
Chief Information Officer
U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
 
Christine Palmer
Christine Palmer (Panelist)
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer,
Citizen Security and Public Services Sector
Peraton
 
Eric Jensen
Eric Jensen (Panelist)
Sr. Director, Cybersecurity
T-Mobile
 
 Timothy Schaad
Timothy Schaad (Panelist)
Vice President & Technical Director, Federal Civilian Sector
MANTECH
 
 Michael Prado
Michael Prado (Panelist)
Deputy Assistant Director, DHS Cyber Crimes Center (C3)
Homeland Security Investigations
 
 Kevin McAleenan
Kevin McAleenan (Panelist)
CEO
BigBear.ai
 
 Terry Ryan
Terry Ryan
CEO
Constellis
 
Balan Ayyar
Balan Ayyar (Panelist)
CEO
Percipient.AI
 
 Jeanette McMillian
Jeanette McMillian (Panelist)
Former Senior National Intelligence Officer
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
 
Daniel Sutherland
Daniel Sutherland (Panelist)
The Cheroff Group
 
Ernest Malao
Ernest Malao (Panelist)
Senior Intelligence Service
Former Director, Office of Logistics, Central Intelligence Agency
 
Rich Cabrera
Rich Cabrera (Panelist)
Solutions Architect
Elastic
 
David Carroll
David Carroll (Panelist)

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

 

AD Bob Kolasky

AD Bob Kolasky (Panelist)

SVP, Critical Infrastructure
Exiger
  
Ross Guckert
Ross Guckert (Panelist)
Executive Vice President for Defense Programs
J.A. Green & Co.
 
Jenna Bradford
Jenna Bradford (Panelist)
Sr. Account Executive
Amazon Web Services
 
Amos Kyler
Amos Kyler (Panelist)
CEO
Clearview AI
 
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Matt Pierce (Panelist)
Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department Of State
 
Kitty Nix
Kitty Nix (Panelist)
Senior Manager, DHS Account Team
Amazon Web Services
 
Wes Wheeler
Wes Wheeler (Panelist)
Strategic Advisor in Enterprise Resilience, Crisis Management,
and Security Operations
 
Chris Saunders
Chris Saunders (Panelist)
Wiz
 
Michael Buscher
Michael Buscher (Panelist)
President of U.S. Operations
Heven AeroTech
 
 Jody Hardin
Jody Hardin (Panelist)
Executive Director for Planning, Program Analysis and Evaluation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
 
Matthew Elliston
Matt Elliston  (Panelist)
Assistant Director Enforcement and Removals Operations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
 
Matthew Hartman
Matthew Hartman (Panelist)
CSO
Merlin Labs
 
 Samantha Vinograd
Samantha Vinograd (Panelist)
Partner
Brunswick Group

Relevant Government Agencies

Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Government, State & Local Government


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When
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:00am - 4:00pm


Exhibit Dates
Wed, Nov 12, 2025


Cost

Government:  $0.00
Non-Member Government:  $50.00
Elite New:  $100.00
Member:  $250.00
Guest Member:  $445.00
Non-Member:  $625.00


Where
Hyatt Regency Reston
1800 Presidents St.
Reston, VA 20190
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Website
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Organizer
Executive Mosaic LLC


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