Border Security & Intelligence Summit
- April 1-2, 2026
- National Housing Center, Washington, D.C.
Event Overview
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.
Notice: No Press. No Recordings. Chatham House Rule.
2026 Confirmed SPEAKERS Include
Agenda Coming Soon!
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Rodney S. Scott
Commissioner, CBP -
Sunil Madhugiri
Chief Technology Officer, CBP -
James Thom
Executive Director, Domain Awareness Security Operations, CBP AMO -
Chief Superintendent Jamie 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 -
Kim Stewart
Sheriff, Doña Ana County, New Mexico -
Raul Ortiz
Former Chief, U.S. Border Patrol Event Moderator
About the 2026 Border Security & Intelligence Summit
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
- Securing U.S. borders & facilitating lawful trade and travel
- Protecting the homeland & enhancing border security
- Deploying advanced surveillance & emerging tech for smarter security & operational awareness
- Harnessing intelligence & AI for proactive border security operations
- Advancing innovation & collaboration at the frontlines of border security & trade
- Leveraging aviation & maritime expertise to anticipate & confront security threats
- Enhancing border intelligence & operational resilience in an era of global threats
- State & local perspectives-border enforcement & public safety at the front lines
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THIS SUMMIT
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.
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.
DSI’s team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Summit’s content and focus areas, and we will assemble the most respected minds in the border security community as well as key policymakers across military and civilian offices. Our non-partisan approach allows us to reach across all services and organizations to bring together a truly holistic group of decision makers and solution providers.
At this Summit You Have the Ability To
- Gain Education & Insight:Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing the border security community.
- Build Partnerships:The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to engage in constructive dialogues among all in attendance
- Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. All attendees are encouraged to address our speaker faculty and each other with their questions, comments or ideas.
Operating Guidance for Government Attendees
DSI’s Summit directly supports DHS, IC, Federal Government, and Industry priorities by providing a conduit for officials to efficiently reach audiences outside of their respective offices that directly impact their department’s mission success, at no charge to the government, and in an efficient expenditure of time.
DSI’s Summit will provide a forum to address and improve internal and external initiatives, meet with and hear from partner organizations, disseminate vital capability requirements to industry, increase visibility within the larger community, and generally support their mission.
The Summit is open and complimentary to all DoW and Federal employees and is considered an educational and training forum.
(Industry and academia members are charged a fee for admission)
Summit is CLOSED TO PRESS / NO RECORDINGS
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
The 2026 Border Security & Intelligence Summit provides opportunities for exhibit space, round table discussions, product demonstrations, luncheon, and cocktail receptions.
BECOME A SPONSOR or ExhibitorPlatinum Sponsor
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Exhibitor
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i2 is the only intelligence analysis software that arms analysts with the advanced fusion and multi-dimensional analytics they need to create actionable intelligence to detect, disrupt, and defeat sophisticated threats. i2’s advanced analytics and intelligence analysis tools, such as the industry leading i2 Analyst’s Notebook, help analysts transform data into decisions in near-real-time, uncover hidden connections with visual displays, and turn overwhelming and disparate data—regardless of the source—into actionable intelligence.
Media Partner
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Defense Advancement (DA) is a digital sourcing platform connecting global defense professionals with suppliers of advanced technologies across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. The platform features structured, category-led supplier profiles that showcase technologies, use cases, and supporting content, enabling fast technical validation and qualified engagement