Featured Speakers and Panel Sessions

Featured Speakers

Wednesday, February 27 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. "ICE Overview" Ms. Julie Myers Assistant Secretary, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department of Homeland Security

Thursday, February 28 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Keynote Address Mr. W. Ralph Basham Commissioner U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Thursday, February 28 12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Keynote Lunch Chief Cathy Lanier Chief of Police, District of Columbia

Track Sessions

Wednesday, Febuary 27
9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Track Sessions

Wednesday, Febuary 27
9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Track 1A: Maritime and Northern Border Security

Learn how the US Coast Guard, the lead Federal agency for Maritime Homeland Security, is using biometric identification of aliens interdicted in the maritime environment to greatly improve the security of America’s coastal borders. Hear about the results of the USCG/US VISIT partnership to apprehend illegal migrants attempting entry into U.S. territory through the body of water between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico known as the Mona Passage. Also learn how the US Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection is addressing homeland security along northern waterways and borders. 

Moderator:

Scott O. Hastings

Partner
Deep Water Point, LLC

Panelists:

CAPT Thomas W. Jones, USCG

Commanding Officer, Research and Development Center

United States Coast Guard

CDR Sloan Tyler, USCG

Border Security Program Development Officer
Office of Law Enforcement

United States Coast Guard

 

Wednesday, Febuary 27
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Track 2A: National Capital Region Readiness and Response

The National Capital Region is the fourth largest U.S. metropolitan area and encompasses 12 local jurisdictions in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia; all three Branches of the Federal Government; 4.5 million residents and more than 20 million tourists annually; more than 2,100 non-profit organizations and more than 40 colleges and universities; the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. This panel will discuss the geographic, political, economic and social complexity of the National Capital Region and the collaboration and coordination required for an effective Homeland Security plan. 

Moderator:

Mr. Chris Geldart

Director, National Capital Region Coordination Office

Department of Homeland Security

Panelists:

Mr. Calvin Hawkins
Office of Emergency Management

Prince George's County, MD

Chief James Schwartz

Chief - Arlington Fire Department

Arlington County, VA

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Track 2B: Readiness and Response

Panel: "How Geospatial Technology, Information and Data Support Homeland Security Preparedness, Response and Recovery Operations"

Geospatial technology, information and data continue to play a major role in the support of Homeland Security and Homeland Defense Preparedness, Response and Recovery Operations. The panel will address the individual and coordinated efforts that are taking place between the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and America's Security Affairs, Department of Homeland Security Infrastructure Information Collection Division, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Office of Americas, US Geological Survey National Geospatial Programs Office, and State and Local Governments to improve infrastructure information collection and sharing for Homeland Security and Homeland Defense. The Department of Homeland Security Infrastructure Information Collection Division will provide a demonstration of the Integrated Common Analytic Viewer (iCAV). The iCAV is a Geospatial-Intelligence analytical tool associated with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Geospatial Information Infrastructure (GII). iCAV, which is fully integrated in the National Operations Center for Situational Awareness and Decision Support, unites Homeland Security (HLS) mission partners through an integrated Geographic Information System Services Oriented Architecture for Web-based dissemination, analysis, and visualization. iCAV provides a geospatial context for HLS-related activities nationwide to better prepare for, prevent, respond and recover from natural and man-made disasters.

Moderator: Mr. Justin Sherin

Program Manager for Homeland Infrastructure Foundation Level Data (HIFLD) Working Group and Senior Associate

Booz Allen Hamilton

Panelists:

Mr. Steve Alness

Chief, Geospatial Program Office

Infrastructure Information Collection Division

Office of Infrastructure Protection

Department of Homeland Security

Mr. John Goolgasian III

Director, Office of Americas
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Presentation

Mr. Sam Hall

Geospatial Projects Manager

Virginia Information Network

Integrated Services Program
Virginia Information Technologies Agency

Presentation

Mr. Timothy Huddleston

Deputy Director, Infrastructure Information Collection Division

Office of Infrastructure Protection

Department of Homeland Security

                                                                                                 

Mr. Antwane Johnson

Director, Defense Critical Infrastructure Program

Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and America's Security Affairs

Presentation

Mr. Mark Naftzger

Deputy, Geospatial Information Office

Chief, Emergency Operations - National Geospatial Program Office

U.S. Geological Survey

 

Ms. Lynn Seirup

Manager, Public Safety GIS Data Development Center

New York City Office of Emergency Management

Presentation

                                                                             

Wednesday, February 27
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Track 3: Major Event Security

Ever since the terrorist attacks in 2001, security of major events has taken on a new sense of urgency. Security planners must now think about scenarios that in the past were remote possibilities. This panel will feature experts that are responsible for the complex security planning at major events. Panelists will discuss what it takes to plan these events and the contingency plans required in the event of an emergency. 

Moderator: Mr. Mark Camillo

Director of Public Safety and Security

Lockheed Martin

Former Deputy Assistant Director, U.S. Secret Service

Panelists:

Mr. Larry Buendorf

Chief Security Officer

U.S. Olympic Committee

Capt Jeff Delinski

Deputy Chief

Washington Metro Area Transit Authority

Metro Transit Police Department

Mr. Roger Gomm

Superintendent, Metropolitan Police Service, Public Service Branch

New Scotland Yard

 

Wednesday, February 27

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Track 4: Role of Other Federal Agencies in Homeland Security

Homeland Security involves coordination of many government programs.  Multiple executive branch entities other than the Department of Homeland Security play important roles in supporting our homeland security.  This Panel will highlight the critical roles and responsibilities of several of the key government agencies that support the overall Homeland Security mission. 

Panel Overview: The Honorable Richard Reed

Special Assistant to the President for Homeland Security &

Senior Director of Continuity Policy

Homeland Security Council - The White House
Presentation

Moderator:

Mr. Jim Flyzik

President, The Flyzik Group

Mr. William Dean

Deputy Director, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Dr. Lawrence Deyton,  MSPH, MD

Chief, Public Health and Environmental Hazards Office

Department of Veterans Affairs

Dr. Glen Johnson

Director, IRM/SMART

Department of State

LTC Patrick Kerr, USA

Chief, Information Synchronization Cell (ISC)

NORTHCOM J36

Col Ken McNeill

Deputy Director Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems Division (J-6)

National Guard Bureau

Thursday, February 28

8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Track 1B: Border Security

Live Radio Program- Federal Executive Forum

Border Security remains a top priority in both the FY 2008 and FY 2009 Department of Homeland Security. Hear first hand the current issues from the key individuals involved in the planning and implementation of Border Security programs as a live radio show is taped in front of you.

Moderator:

Mr. Jim Flyzik

President, The Flyzik Group

Panelists:

Mr. Gregory Giddens

Executive Director, SBInet
Department of Homeland Security

Ms. Kathleen Kraninger
Director, Screening Coordination Office
Department of Homeland Security

Mr. Luke McCormack
Chief Information Officer
Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Mr. Robert Mocny
Director, U.S. VISIT
Department of Homeland Security

 

Thursday, February 28

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Track 5: Information and Intelligence-Sharing

The Department of Homeland Security thrives on quality intelligence and seamless information-sharing with partner agencies. In this panel, Information Systems experts from diverse intelligence and law enforcement agencies will discuss how they have worked together in recent years and what continued successes they anticipate.

Moderator: Ms. Diana Gowen

Senior Vice President and General Manager

Qwest Government Services Division

Panelists:

Mr. Zal Azmi

Chief Information Officer

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Mr. Van Hitch

Chief Information Officer
Department of Justice
                

Mr. Robert Riegle

Director, State and Local Fusion Centers

Department of Homeland Security

Mr. Richard Russell

Deputy Associate Director of National Intelligence for IC Enterprise Solutions

Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Thursday, February 28
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Track 6: Doing Business with DHS

The Department of Homeland Security is still a relatively new Federal Agency. Many of its business processes continue to evolve as the department matures into a collective whole.  DHS Acquisition Executives will discuss the major strategies and programs being used to acquire the goods and services needed to meet the critical mission and oftentimes short timeframes associated with DHS programs. 

Moderator: Mr. Greg Rothwell

Former Chief Procurement Officer
Department of Homeland Security

Panelists:

Mr. Kevin Boshears

Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Department of Homeland Security

Ms. Soraya Correa

Director, Office of Procurment Operations

Department of Homeland Security

Mr. John Ely

Chief Acquisition Officer - Customs and Border Protection

Department of Homeland Security

Ms. Nancy Gunderson

Director, Acquisition Operations
Department of Homeland Security