The 14th Annual Border Security & Intelligence Summit
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.
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.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Rodney S. Scott, Commissioner, CBP
Sunil Madhugiri, Chief Technology Officer, CBP
James Thom, Executive Director, Domain Awareness Security Operations, CBP AMO
Chief SuperintendentJamie McGowan, Director General, Federal Policing Border Integrity Program, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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
Carrie Thompson, Chief of Intelligence, Drug Enforcement Administration
Kim Stewart, Sheriff, Doņa Ana County, New Mexico
Expected Number of Attendees
300Relevant Government Agencies
Intelligence Agencies, Dept of Homeland Security, Other Federal Agencies, State Government, Coast Guard, Federal Government
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When
Wed-Thu, Apr 1-2, 2026
Cost
| Active Duty Military & Government: | $0.00 |
| Early Registration: Non-profit, Academia, FFRDC: | $690.00 (Until 02/27/2026) |
| Standard Registration: Non-profit, Academia, FFRD: | $790.00 |
| Advanced Registration: industry and contractors: | $990.00 (Until 01/30/2026) |
| Early Registration: industry and contractors: | $1090.00 (Until 02/27/2026) |
| Standard Registration: industry and contractors: | $1290.00 |
Where
National Housing Center in Washington, D.C.
1201 15th St NW
Washington, DC, DC 20005
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Website
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Event Sponsors
Organizer
Defense Strategies Institute (DSI)





