Border Security & Intelligence Summit
Border Security & Intelligence Summit
National Harbor, MD
April 26-27, 2023
DSI’s 11th Annual Border Security & Intelligence Summit will bring together DHS, IC, federal agencies and industry to discuss current/future efforts toward integrating new policies and advanced technologies that are helping to ensure the continued protection and security of our Nation’s borders. At this forum, senior level leaders from the across the USG will detail intelligence strategies and solutions toward combating transnational organized crime, illicit trade and travel, human smuggling/trafficking, and other threats to the U.S. Homeland.
2023 Confirmed Speakers Include:
Raul L.Ortiz- Chief, United States Border Patrol
Blas Nuñez-Neto- Assistant Secretary for Border & Immigration Policy (Acting), DHS
Pete Flores- Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, CBP
Gloria I. Chavez, Chief Patrol Agent, US Border Patrol, RGV Sector
MG Matthew D. Smith, USA- Commanding General Joint Task Force North, NORTHCOM
Tonya Ugaretz, Assistant Director, Intelligence Branch, FBI
Patrick J. Lechleitner- Acting Executive Associate Director, Homeland Security Investigations, ICE
Analysis Center
Topics of discussion will include:
Detecting and Dismantling Transnational Criminal Threats to Increase Security and Defend US Security Interests
Facilitating Safe and Lawful Trade and Travel at Points of Entry across the US Border
Increasing DoD-LEA Interoperability to Strengthen US Borders and Protect the Homeland
Modernizing Border Protection to Ensure Safety and Security Against Existing and Emerging Threats
Embracing Innovative Technologies and Systems to Establish a 21st Century Border Security Strategy
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