2025 Homeland Security Summit | Potomac Officers Club

Name: POC - 2025 Homeland Security Summit
Start: 2025-11-12T07:00-04:00
End: 2025-11-12T16:00-04:00
Location: Hyatt Regency Reston

WHAT

Safeguarding the nation from emerging threats remains a critical priority for the U.S. government in this complex era of defense and security. As global competition grows, new challenges, vulnerabilities and concerns arise. Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Homeland Security Summit to gain insights into the most pressing threats facing the country and the measures being implemented to counteract them.

Topics to be Covered:

The latest in U.S. homeland security programs, efforts and strategic initiatives
Deployment of new technologies at national ports and border checkpoints
Integration of AI and other emerging technologies in homeland security operations

Why Attend?

Stay informed about key developments in homeland security
Learn how the private sector can support government security initiatives
Discover networking opportunities and connect in breakout sessions

*This event is closed to media.

WHEN

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
7:00am - 4:00pm
Eastern Time Zone

WHERE

Hyatt Regency Reston
1800 Presidents St.
Reston, VA 20190

Keynote Speakers

Speakers

Agenda

7:00am	8:00am	Networking Reception
8:00am	8:05am	Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:05am	8:40am	Opening Keynote: Secretary Noem and Josh Wilson (Introducer)
8:45am	9:20am	Morning Keynote: Dr. Madhu Gottumukkala and CeCe DeCamp (Introducer)
9:20am	9:50am	Networking Break
9:50am	10:50am	Panel A: Speed to Mission for Officers in the Field: Gary Barber (Moderator), Juan Acosta (Panelist), Wilson Patton (Panelist) , Sean Fitzgerald (Panelist)
9:50am	10:50am	Panel B: Finding the Balance Between Innovation and the Law Enforcement Mission- Bryan Graham (Moderator), James McCament (Panelist), Eric McLoughlin (Panelist), Michael Prado (Panelist), Amos Kyler (Panelist), Jody Hardin (Panelist), Opeyemi Oshinnaiye (Panelist)
9:50am	10:50am	Panel C: Securing the Global Spotlight: Homeland Security, Justice and the Operational Blueprint for LA28- Joseph Adamo (Moderator), Eric Jensen (Panelist), Chief Robert Tracy (Panelist), Matt Pierce (Panelist), Wes Wheeler (Panelist)
10:50am	11:00am	Break
11:00am	12:00pm	Panel A: Mission Ready: AI and COTS Powering DHS Innovation- Phil Miller (Moderator), Balan Ayyar (Panelist), Ross Guckert (Panelist), Matthew Hartman (Panelist)
11:00am	12:00pm	Panel B: AI Year in Review and the Road Ahead- Michael Hardee (Moderator), Michael Buscher (Panelist), Bill McKenna (Panelist), Daniel Sutherland (Panelist), Rich Cabrera (Panelist), David Carroll (Panelist)
11:00am	12:00pm	Panel C: From Lab to Launch: Advanced AI Applications in National Security- April Fordyce (Moderator), Spot the dog (Co-moderator) , Robert Costello (Panelist), Matt Elliston (Panelist), Christine Palmer (Panelist)
12:00pm	1:30pm	Networking Lunch
12:10pm	12:50pm	Lunch Panel: Can AI Really Automate the SOC? Lessons from the Frontlines- David Graziano (Moderator), Timothy Amerson (Panelist), Bob Kolasky (Panelist), Chris Saunders (Panelist)
12:50pm	1:20pm	Trellix Workshop- Wilson Patton
1:30pm	2:30pm	Panel A: Navigating the Complexities of Mega-Events: Security, Collaboration and Economic Impact: Garrett Berntsen (moderator) and Ben Higginbotham (Panelist), Kevin McAleenan (panelist), Kitty Nix (Panelist), Samantha Vinograd (Panelist)
1:30pm	2:30pm	Panel B: AI in Action: Driving Efficiencies at the Border- Rich Smith (Moderator) , Tang Pham (Panelist), Jenna Bradford (Panelist)
1:30pm	2:30pm	Panel C: Contested Logistics on the Homefront: Securing Supply Chains for Homeland Resilience: Clinton West (Moderator), Leo Alvarez (Panelist), Jeanette McMillian (Panelist), Timothy Schaad (Panelist), Terry Ryan (Panelist), Ernest Malato (Panelist)
2:30pm	2:45pm	Networking Break
2:45pm	3:20pm	Afternoon Keynote: Director Edlow and Anita Lynn (Introducer)
3:20pm	3:55pm	Closing Keynote: Gary Owen
3:55pm	4:05pm	Closing Comments