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National Homeland Security Conference

S&T @ National Homeland Security Conference

July 23-25
Miami Beach

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is excited to be participating in the 2024 National Homeland Security Conference.

Visit us in the Miami Beach Convention Center, booth #401, where we’ll exhibit with the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on July 23-25. You’ll learn about our research, development, and technology solutions for emergency managers, law enforcement, and fire fighters across the nation in a series of presentations and open office hours.

Learn more about S&T’s work combating fentanyl: Feature Article: Knowledge Is Power in the Fight Against Synthetic Opioids  

Hear from S&T leadership and subject matter experts in the following speaking sessions:

Wednesday, July 24
11:00 – 12:00 PM  
 

Join Dr. Dimitri Kusnezov, DHS Under Secretary for Science and Technology as he discusses preparedness and resilience with emergency management leaders from states that have been impacted by recent natural disasters.

Preparedness in Times of Rapid Change
Panelists: Under Secretary Kusnezov, Pete Gomez, and Michael N. Chard
Moderator: Susanna Taddei 

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Tuesday, July 23
2:45 – 3:45 PM

U.S. Election Collaborations and Partnerships
Track: Emerging Technologies
Panelists: Darryl Grady and Emily Frye
Moderator: Susanna Taddei

Tuesday, July 23
2:45 – 3:45 PM

The Future is Now: How Artificial Intelligence Can Support Emergency Management Today
Track: Community Preparedness and Resilience
Panelists: Dan Cotter, Jon Barr, Mark Sloan, and Chris Lombard
Moderator: Elizabeth Dunn

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Tuesday, July 23
2:45 – 3:45 PM

Human Behavioral Responses During an IED Attack
Track: Counterterrorism
Panelists: Curtis Tilley, and William Parkin
Moderator: Jason Stewart

Wednesday, July 24
9:05 – 9:40 AM

Cybersecurity Futures 2030 - Implications for the Homeland Security Enterprises
Track: Counterterrorism
Panelists: Kristin Wyckoff, Joanna Bouckaert, and Dawn Thomas
Moderator: Matt Nagamine

Wednesday, July 24
1:15 – 2:15 PM

Standard Specification for Field Detection Equipment and Assays Used for Fentanyl and Fentanyl-Related Compounds
Track: Public Health
Panelists: Travis Brown, and Rosanna Anderson
Moderator: Jay Rajyaguru

Learn more about S&T’s work combating fentanyl: Feature Article: Knowledge Is Power in the Fight Against Synthetic Opioids

Wednesday, July 24
1:15 – 2:15 PM

Data-informed Approaches to Targeted Violence Prevention at the Community Level
Track: Combating Domestic Violent Extremism
Panelists: Brannan Villee, Daniel Avondoglio, Ryan Garfinkel, and Randy Foley
Moderator: Larry Kraus

Technology Talks and Demonstrations Schedule

Miami Beach Convention Center, Booth #401

Tuesday, July 23
1:00 – 3:00 PM


Partnering and Engaging with S&T: Meet the Office of Innovation and Collaboration

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Emergency Management of Tomorrow Research Program Overview

Wednesday, July 24
10:00 – 11:00 AM


Emergency Management of Tomorrow Research Program Overview

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Research Program Overview

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Community Lifeline Status System Tech Demonstration w/ G&H International

Thursday, July 25
10:00 – 11:00 AM


First Responder Tech to Improve Public Safety and Security
 

What We’ll Be Talking About At NHSC

Join the Community Lifeline Status System demonstration Wednesday, July 24 at 12:00 PM!

The Community Lifeline Status System (CLSS) is a reporting construct that provides emergency management agencies with a comprehensive tool to approach lifeline status planning, monitoring, and reporting across areas impacted by a disaster. Developed by S&T, FEMA and G&H International, the system is designed to operationalize FEMA’s eight community lifeline areas by simplifying communications. CLSS provides a standardized platform for a data library, lifeline specific impact assessment, analysis, and reporting of critical information at local, state, tribal and federal agencies.  

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Last Updated: 08/06/2024
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