Top 5 Reasons to Attend the 2024 Homeland Security Summit

Each year, the most respected executives in the government procurement industry come to the Potomac Officers Club Summit on Homeland Security to gain insight into where the Department of Homeland Security currently stands. This enriching day of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking sessions will provide attendees with an exclusive look at DHS’s current acquisition efforts to put the technologies and processes in place to mitigate and overcome threats to the United States.

This year’s event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13 in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Register now to save a spot; attendance as the date approaches is not guaranteed. We have identified the top five reasons for you to attend.

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1. Prepare for superpower competition

You don’t need us to tell you that we live in a tense geopolitical climate. Conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and elsewhere have heightened tensions and implicated the United States, albeit indirectly. And countries like China, Russia and Iran are seen as viable competitors in military, political ambition, economics and technology. The DHS officials speaking at the summit will provide concrete guidance on what the industrial base must do to help the country stay ahead of its competitors and remain agile and aware in the tangled web of intra- and interstate disputes.

2. Seize the national moment

The summit comes just over a week after a series of national elections, including, of course, the presidential election. You want to meet in a place where people are informed and ready to discuss — in a fair, balanced and pragmatic way — how the election results will affect the country’s national security posture. Summit on Homeland Security will cut through the media hype and address the issues that really matter when it comes to our security and how public-private partnerships can contribute to this.

3. Explore AI in GovCon from multiple perspectives

Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly the most influential and important technology today. It is shaping the federal sector and bringing meaningful change to all areas of government operations. Three panel discussions are set to tackle the topic, each from informed yet unique perspectives.

Finding workforce efficiency through AI/ML implementation

In this session, the Deputy Chief of Staff for AI for the Office of the Commissioner at U.S. Customs and Border Protection will Josh Powell and Homeland Security Investigations Deputy Assistant Director for Cyber Michael Pradoand others, will discuss how integrating AI and machine learning can free up government workers to focus on problems that only humans can solve.

DHS’s New AI Corps

In June, DHS has a AI Corps to gather expertise in AI to address issues such as fentanyl trafficking, online child sexual exploitation, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This panel will Matt Gilkesonchief technology officer and chief data officer for information technology at the Transportation Security Administration and Phil Millersenior vice president of law enforcement and justice programs at Procentrix, among others.

Tackling the Data Problem to Prepare the Enterprise for AI

It is now common knowledge that AI systems require well-organized, accurately maintained data to work effectively. This panel will use this agreed-upon idea as a starting point, offering expert opinions on how to overcome data maintenance hurdles so that AI can be the force multiplier it is destined to be.

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4. Take advantage of new technological developments

The 2024 Homeland Security Summit will tackle more than just AI, as deploying a range of advanced technologies is critical to strengthening the nation. This trio of technology-focused panels brings together public and private sector minds to assess emerging technologies and explore modernizations needed in IT.

The Role of Real-Time 3D Simulation in Transforming the Homeland Mission Enterprise

Simulations such as digital twins have become increasingly common as government and military officials attempt to recreate or predict systems, battle scenarios, and more. Learn about the latest in simulation technology — real-time 3D — from Harley Ray Shulerassistant director of the Homeland Security Investigations’ Innovation Lab and Scott Arriottisenior program manager at Capgemini Government Solutions.

Transforming Government Operations: Achieving Efficiency Through Hyperautomation and IT Modernization

Hear from leading figures such as the Chief Privacy Officer of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency James Burd and the agency’s Chief Strategy Officer Valerie Cofield on how digital transformation of IT systems and acceleration of automation are making a difference and what GovCons can do to collaborate.

Case studies of successful CX initiatives

In our digital age, a seamless customer experience is a must for any government program to deliver results. Deputy Assistant Administrator and Deputy Chief Information Officer in the Office of IT at TSA Kristin Ruiz and other key participants will explain to the audience which CX implementations have worked, which have not, and what to look out for in the future.

5. Get access to premier GovCon networking

Potomac Officers Club events are limited to those who do business directly with government and hold at least a director-level role in their organization. This validates attendees as integral members of the GovCon community. Anyone you approach at our events can provide you with productive and stimulating feedback on current projects and an opportunity to collaborate on new ventures. Our event audiences are consistently comprised of your most respected peers and fiercest competitors, and the 2024 Homeland Security Summit will be no different.

Join the fight to protect national security at the 2024 Homeland Security Summit on November 13th!