National Homeland Security Conference
Join CISA at National Homeland Security Conference!
CISA is exhibiting and speaking at the National Homeland Security Conference with Science & Technology Directorate on July 22-25, 2024, in Miami, FL. This four-day event will feature speakers from CISA, government and industry partners, presentations and exhibit hall.
The conference will provide attendees with educational and informative sessions on best practices and emerging trends in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The event will occur at the Miami Beach Convention Center, located at 901 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
About the Conference
Registration Hours
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Expo Hall Hours
Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
Thursday, July 25, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Exhibit Location
We are conveniently located in Miami Beach Convention Center, at exhibit booth number 401.
Agenda – Day One – Monday, July 22, 2024
Partnering for Success with SGLP/TCGP Program Monitoring
9:15 am - 10:15 am ET Room: Ocean Drive Ballroom A
Speaker(s): CISA and FEMA representatives, as well as an SLCGP State Administrative Agency (SAA) representative and State Chief Security Officer (CISO).
Understanding Infrastructure Risk to Natural Hazards and Changing Climate Conditions
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET Room: Ocean Drive Ballroom F
Speaker(s): Sunny Wescott (CISA), Andy Bochman, Idaho National Lab; Rachel Cychosz, FEMA; Dr. Roger Pulwarty, NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory.
Agenda – Day Two – Tuesday, July 23, 2024
UAS Cybersecurity: Securing Critical Infrastructure UAS Fleets
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm ET Room: Ocean Drive Ballroom C
Speaker(s): Michael Lees, Program Specialist, (CISA). Moderators: Dawn Thomas and Adam Monsalve.
Human Behavorial Responses During an IED Attack
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm ET Room: Ocean Drive Ballroom C
Speaker(s): Curtis Tilley, Branch Chief, OBP, (CISA); Ajmal Aziz, PM, S&T; William Parkin, Research Analyst, RTI International.
Drones As A Threat Vector to Critical Infrastructure
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET Room: Ocean Drive Ballroom F
Speaker: Micheal Hill, Program Specialist, (CISA).
Agenda – Day Three – Wednesday, July 24, 2024
CISA and the Future of Cybersecurity
10:20 am - 10:40 am ET Room: Grand Ballroom BC
Speaker: Director, Jen Easterly (CISA).
Active Shooter Incident Case Study and Preparedness Options & Resources for Consideration
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET Room: #203-205
Speaker(s): Daniel Avondoglio, Portfolio Manager, Active Assailant Security, (CISA); Chuck Balaj, Task Force Officer, FBI; Andrew Gragan, Special Agent, FBI.
Data-informed Approaches to Targeted Violence Prevention at the Community-level
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm ET Room: Grand Ballroom BC
Speaker(s): Daniel Avondoglio, Portfolio Manager, Active Assailant Security, (CISA); Ryan Garfinkel, (CP3); Ajmal Aziz, PM, S&T; Captain Randy Foley, Behavioral Services Division, Palm Beach County.
Nation State, Advanced Persistent Threats, China, Russia
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ET Room: Ocean Drive Ballroom C
Speaker : Richard Tenney, Senior Advisor, Cyber (CISA).
Additional Resources
Infrastructure Security Division
CISA’s Infrastructure Security Division (ISD) leads the national effort to secure critical infrastructure from all hazards by managing risk and enhancing resilience through collaboration with the critical infrastructure community.
School Safety
CISA resources and programs designed to help schools prevent, protect against, and mitigate security threats, risks, and emergency situations.
Bombing Prevention
Learn more information on how OBP's programs, trainings, and resources enhance the nation’s ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and mitigate the use of explosives against critical infrastructure.
Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) Program
An information-protection program to enhance information sharing between the private sector and the government.
Working at CISA
CISA is always searching for diverse, talented, and highly motivated professionals to continue our mission of securing the nation’s critical infrastructure. Learn more about our hiring opportunities.
Election Security
CISA works to secure both the physical security and cybersecurity of the systems and assets that support the nation’s elections.