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S&T @ CES 2025

S&T @ CES 2025

January 7-10, 2025
Las Vegas, NV

DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is pleased to participate in the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show. Visit us at booth #61311 in Eureka Park to learn more about our partnership programs and key technologies. We’re interested in growing our network of innovation partners to develop homeland security solutions and look forward to meeting you!

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CES 2025 Eureka Park Expo Center S&T Exhibit space.
Meet with S&T at booth #61311 in Eureka Park at the Venetian Expo Center. Photo credit: Exponents Insta USA and S&T.

S&T Speaker in CES Panel Discussions

Thursday, January 9

2:00 PM – 2:40 PM
Location: LVCC, North Level 2, N261

AI vs AI: Fighting Deepfakes, Disinformation and Misinformation

Panelists: Amy Henninger, Senior Advisor Advanced Computing for S&T
Daniela Braga, Founder and CEO of Defined.ai
German Lancioni, Chief AI Scientist for McAfee
Felicity March, Cyber Strategy EMEA for Accenture
Andy Parsons, Senior Director Content Authenticity for Adobe

What are the best ways to fight AI-generated deepfakes and misinformation? With detection and authentication via AI. Who will win in the battle of AI vs AI?

Learn more about key areas of S&T’s AI research:  

Eureka Park, Venetian Hall Expo Schedule

Find S&T and DHS partners at booth #61311, and at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Government Pavilion booth #61401.

  • Tuesday, Jan. 7, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday, Jan. 8, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday, Jan. 9, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday, Jan. 10, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 
     

DHS S&T Booth Tech Talks

The DHS S&T booth will feature panel discussions with DHS representatives and Tech Talks given by S&T startup and small business partners. Expand the dates below to see the schedule.

10:00 AMTech Talk: Lauretta AI
10:30 AMTech Talk: Betterdata 
Synthetic Data for Enterprise AI, Analytics, Augmentation
11:00 AMTech Talk: Ubiqu
Seamless Security for User-Friendly, Scalable Digital Credentials
11:30 AMTech Talk: Spruce ID
Building Identity Infrastructure for the Digital World
12:00 PMFireside Chat: Democratizing AI to Secure Our Way of Life
12:30 PMTech Talk: MagPlasma
High Efficiency Plasma Air Purification for Vehicles and Mobile Applications 
1:00 PMTech Talk: myLanguage
Breaking Barriers: AI-Powered Offline Translation
1:30 PMTech Talk: Netis
2:00 PMPanel: Navigating Resilience in Emergency Operations
2:30 PMTech Talk: Ubiqu 
Seamless Security for User-Friendly, Scalable Digital Credentials
3:00 PMPanel: From Founding to Future: How a 235-Year-Old Agency is Innovating
3:30 PMTech Talk: Kenautics
MOTT – Maritime Tracking and Communications Buoy
4:00 PMDHS SBIR 101: Learn How to Work with DHS
4:30 PMAI vs. AI: Fighting Deepfakes and Misinformation

10:00 AM Tech Talk: myLangauge
Breaking Barriers: AI-Powered Offline Translation
10:30 AM Tech Talk: MagPlasma
High Efficiency Plasma Air Purification for Vehicles and Mobile Applications
11:00 AM Tech Talk: Rockfish
Overcoming Data Silos with Synthetic Data 
11:30 PM  Tech Talk: Device Solutions
ATSC 3.0 and IP Datacasting for Emergencies
12:00 PM Tech Talk: Yotta Navigation
Yotta Tag – A Mass Fatality Tracking System
12:30 PMPanel: FEMA and SVIP
Navigating Resilience in Emergency Operations
1:00 PMPanel: SVIP and SaS
Exploring Trends in Frontier Tech for Public Safety
1:30 PM Tech Talk: Rockfish
Overcoming Data Silos with Synthetic Data
2:00 PMTech Talk: MOSTLY AI
Unlocking Privacy Safe AI with Synthetic Data
2:30 PM Panel: FEMA 
Leveraging Startup Tech to Improve Flood Response
3:00 PM Tech Talk: Credence ID
3:30 PM Tech Talk: Spruce ID
Building Infrastructure for the Digital World
4:00 PMPanel: CBP
Improving Operator Performance with Advanced Health and Wellness Technologies 

10:00 AMTech Talk: MOSTLY AI
Unlocking Privacy Safe AI with Synthetic Data
10:30 AMTech Talk: Caspia Technologies 
11:00 AMAdversarial AL: Why It Matters Now
12:00 PM Tech Talk: Kenautics
MOTT- Maritime Tracking and Communications Buoy
12:30 PMTech Talk: Betterdata
Synthetic Data for Enterprise AI, Analytics, Augmentation
1:00 PM Tech Talk: SBIR 
How to Do Business with S&T
1:30 PM  Tech Talk: Yotta Navigation
Yotta Tag- A Mass Fatality Tracking System
2:00 PM Fireside Chat: Creating a Startup From Scratch
2:30 PMPanel: S&T, CBP and FEMA
Tech for Good: What Wearables, Self Check-out, and Insurance Have in Common
3:00 PMTech Talk: Credence ID
3:30 PMFireside Chat: HSWERX: Shaping the Future of Homeland Security
4:00 PMTech Talk: Netis

10:00 AM Tech Talk: FEMA
Leveraging Startup Tech to Improve Flood Response
10:30 AM Tech Talk: Betterdata
Synthetic Data for Enterprise AI, Analytics, Augmentation
11:00 AM AMA with SVIP Managing Director
12:00 PM  Tech Talk: Netis

 

DHS S&T Booth Tech Demos

The DHS S&T booth will feature live demonstrations and “Ask Me Anything” stations, provided by S&T startup and small business partners. Expand the dates below to see the companies and schedule. 

10:00 AM – 1:30 PMBetterdata                                                                                                   
DHS S&T SBIR Program 
DHS S&T HSWERX & T2C Programs
Kenautics
1:30 PM – 6:00 PMDHS S&T SVIP Program
Ubiqu 
Spruce ID 
Yotta Navigation  

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Caspia Technologies 
Spruce ID
Homeland Security Startup Studio/T2C
MyLanguage 

1:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Kenautics
Rockfish
HSWERX/T2C
Netis

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

MOSTLY AI
Yotta Navigation
DHS S&T HSWERX & T2C Programs
Homeland Security Startup Studio/T2C
1:30 PM – 6:00 PMCredence ID
Vadum
Betterdata
Netis 

10:00 AM – 12:30 PMBetterdata
Vadum

 

Are you looking to work with S&T?

Meet our partnership program representatives to learn how!

The Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) is an innovative program that brings together entrepreneurs, mentors, and inventors to deliver technology solutions for homeland security. Conducted in partnership with the venture-building company FedTech, HSSS pairs the next generation of entrepreneurs with federally funded, cutting-edge technologies to help move them from lab to market.

Recruiting for the 2025 Cohort is Now Open!

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 cohort that will run from February through June 2025. Entrepreneur participants are expected to devote ~20 hours a week (evenings and weekends) to the program. Apply here through January 15, 2025.

Join S&T and FedTech for a virtual Information Session to learn more about the HSSS program. At these interactive sessions, the HSSS team will answer questions and discuss opportunities to engage with DHS-relevant technologies and explore launching a new venture through the HSSS. Visit the registration page for more information.

Upcoming Information Session: 

  • January 14, 2025, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET

HSWERX, the Homeland Security Innovation Hub, is a unique platform designed to address DHS challenges and increase the effectiveness of DHS innovation and commercialization activities. HSWERX complements the department’s R&D activities by enabling the rapid discovery, engagement, and acceleration of innovative solutions for the safety and security of the homeland.

For any questions, please email: t2c@hq.dhs.gov.

The DHS S&T Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) connects with innovation communities across the nation and around the world to harness the commercial R&D ecosystem and expand DHS S&T’s reach to identify technologies that strengthen national security by co-investing in and accelerating developed technologies transition to the commercial market. SVIP is partnering with startups to tackle the hardest problems faced by DHS and the Homeland Security Enterprise. 

SVIP offers U.S. and international startups non-dilutive funding to carry out prototype projects and possibly transition successful projects to production. SVIP is helping to reshape how government, entrepreneurs, and industry work together to find cutting-edge solutions. 

SVIP partners with DHS’s operational agencies to identify use cases that align with emerging commercial technologies and announce funding opportunities throughout the year. Early-stage startups can apply for up to $2 million across four phases. If other DHS agencies are interested in testing the technology against their use case, an optional Phase 5 is available. Following successful prototyping, DHS operational agencies can acquire the technology without further competition. 

Since launching in December 2015, SVIP has made significant progress in working with startups to develop cutting-edge homeland security solutions.

Learn More About SVIP Start Up Partners

Betterdata

Identity | Privacy-Preserving Digital Credential Wallets & Verifiers

Betterdata helps enterprise data teams to solve AI/ML, analytics, and data augmentation challenges with advanced large-scale synthetic data generation. Their technology focuses on Generative Models with Privacy Engineering to simplify data sharing and enable businesses to unlock insights and drive innovation with confidence. Offering secure, on-premises solutions across tabular, relational, sequential, and natural language data modalities, Betterdata is also advancing its proprietary Tabular Foundation Model (TFM) and Differential Privacy-based synthetic data auditing, both in the R&D phase.

Credence ID

Identity | Privacy-Preserving Digital Credential Wallets & Verifiers

Credence ID is an identity technology company focused on standards-based identity verification and authentication solutions for digital credentials. With a focus on security, innovation, and user experience, Credence ID offers a comprehensive suite of products tailored to meet the evolving needs of government, businesses, and organizations across various industries. From mobile driver’s license (mDL) acceptance platforms to web-based ID management tools and analytics, Credence ID empowers its clients to streamline processes, enhance security measures, and build customer trust.

Kenautics

Sensors | Maritime Object Tracking Technology (MOTT)

Kenautics focuses on specialized subsea navigation, tracking, imaging, and communications systems, as well as autonomous unmanned maritime systems. Under SVIP, Kenautics is currently working with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to develop an air deployable buoy system for purposes of contraband interdiction at sea, as well as hazard, spill, and object marking. The design utilizes sensors for localization, communication, radio beacon and strobes and is capable of overt, covert, and encrypted operating modes, supporting domain awareness missions conducted by the USCG and other agencies. MOTT Also has application for at sea emergency and rescue operations and Kenautics is developing variants for applications in meteorology, data relay, and subsea to surface and air communications.

Kynamics

Language Translation | Language Translator

Kynamics offers turnkey on-device and on-premise AI and conversational intelligence solutions for privacy conscious applications. Their on-device platform, Talkbox, offers speech and text translation, and speech generation for over 100 languages. They support multi-modal (text, audio, video) interfaces for AI-powered on-device applications that offer maximum privacy and security since no data is sent to the cloud.

Lauretta AI

Computer Vision | Self-Screening; Securing Soft Targets

Lauretta AI reimagines AI security by using AI detections of human behavior as a window into human intent. They work with commercial off-the-shelf, closed-circuit TV cameras at screening stations to ensure passengers compliance with the needs with airport security screening protocols and to identify passengers who may need assistance. Using privacy preserving technology, Lauretta’s system is tested for deployment across public transport systems to identify malicious behaviors such as placing of explosives and other terrorist threats.
 

MOSTLY AI

Cybersecurity | Synthetic Data Generation

MOSTLY AI is on a mission to revolutionize how companies think about and work with data. By enabling access to high-quality synthetic data, the company empowers organizations to democratize access to data and unlock valuable insights safely and responsibly. Using its generative AI Platform, MOSTLY AI creates highly accurate and private synthetic data for tabular and text data, supporting model training, analytics, and testing use cases. The platform includes advanced features for generating fair synthetic data, addressing bias, and ensuring data can be used securely and ethically. By safeguarding privacy and enabling secure data sharing, MOSTLY AI empowers organizations to confidently innovate while maintaining trust and compliance. 

myLanguage

Language Translation | Language Translator

myLanguage is a mobile language translation company that eliminates language barriers in critical situations. They are currently working with DHS agencies to enable personnel to communicate rapidly and effectively in real-time with non-English speakers. Their robust technology is customized to achieve the unique mission of each agency. Their solution is built to operate offline, in rugged environments, and to ensure privacy and security.

Netis

Identity | Privacy-Preserving Digital Credential Wallets & Verifiers

Netis will guide you through understanding, designing, and implementing cutting-edge business solutions that leverage secure data exchange, self-sovereign identity, verifiable credentials, and blockchain technology. Utilizing their MyNextID verifiable credential building blocks, they are collaborating with the DHS to develop MIDVA (MyNextID Verifier App), a specialized solution for verifiable credential verification. This solution comprises a verifier app fleet management platform and a mobile verifier app, designed to enhance verification efficiency and offer increased security and control for verifier agencies such as USCIS and CBP in managing their applications.

Rockfish Data

Cybersecurity | Synthetic Data Generation

Rockfish Data developed a high fidelity and privacy-preserving generative data platform that automatically adapts to diverse operational datasets and enables flexible generation for myriad use cases. Based on foundational research at Carnegie Mellon University, the Rockfish platform helps customers accelerate their AI transformation and improve the security, resilience, and innovation in operations.

SpruceID

Identity | Privacy Preserving Digital Credential Wallets & Verifiers

SpruceID's mission is to let users control their identity and data across all their digital interactions. They provide turnkey infrastructure and foundational open-source software for managing digital credentials. SpruceID's solutions are compatible with existing enterprise and government IT environments and played an important role in the development of the California Department of Motor Vehicles mobile driver’s license system. SpruceID brings usability, privacy, and security across a broad variety of digital credential use cases, including verified access to online services, digital employee badges, and professional licensing. All forms of licensing, permits, and certifications, from driver's licenses to food handling cards, are becoming digital amid powerful forces such as AI-enabled fraud and increasing focus on the user experience. Their offerings ensure end-to-end functionality that can help agencies and enterprises successfully navigate this dynamic environment.

Ubiqu

Identity | Privacy Preserving Digital Credential Wallets & Verifiers

Ubiqu enables the creation of secure compliant Wallets with its remote secure element (RSE). Ubiqu’s RSE empowers users to exercise sole control over their credentials. Ubiqu enables DHS, by using identity verification technology, to link a real user to a wallet (secured by an RSE). This link results in a portable core identity. Using this core identity, the wallet can, just-in-time, acquire linked attributes or claims and have them presented, under sole control of the user and in the required format/protocol, to be verified correctly within the relevant domains resulting in secure and scalable digital eco-systems.

 

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is one of the largest public–private partnerships in the United States. The SBIR program encourages U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees to provide quality research and to develop new processes, products and technologies in support of the missions of the U.S. government. Administered by DHS S&T, the DHS SBIR Program supports a full spectrum of SBIR initiatives serving all components. 

Learn More about SBIR Small Business Partners

Caspia Technologies

Caspia Technologies streamlines security integration into the silicon development process.  They provide tools for pre-silicon security verification, plug-and-play security IP solutions, physical assurance methodologies, and training on hardware security.

Device Solutions

Device Solutions is a full-service embedded engineering firm, with experienced wireless engineers and industry experts.  They offer products development services including feasibility studies, embedded hardware and firmware, industry and regulatory testing and certifications and manufacturing support.

Vadum

Vadum specializes in turning innovative concepts into products and prototypes that tackle complex national defense challenges. With expertise in electronics, mechanical, and software systems design, they deliver impactful solutions for electronic warfare, explosive ordnance disposal, missile defense, joint warfare, and soldier protection.

MagPlasma

MagPlasma is a service disabled, veteran owned, small business founded with the goal of modernizing conventional heating processes used in commercial products and manufacturing with non-thermal plasmas. MagPlasma employs plasma processes to replace conventional thermal heating in applications ranging from airborne & surface disinfection to novel manufacturing techniques

Yotta Navigation

Yotta Navigation was founded to enhance soldier survivability by creating innovative personal navigation systems. They specialize in AI/ML, rapid prototyping, and user experience. Their work includes developing human performance assessment systems using motion classification algorithms, prototyping handheld navigation devices in various form factors, and deploying open-architecture software across multiple platforms and operating systems.

 

Last Updated: 01/10/2025
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