Border Security Expo 2025 | Clarion Events | 8 April 2025 | Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

The largest and longest standing event of its kind, designed specifically for the border community policy leaders, operational commanders, procurement officers, on the ground agents, local law enforcement, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, expand networks, and experience new and developing technologies. And this year, you will have even more opportunities to engage in critical discussions with a who's who in the border security community.

• Gain unique insights and critical updates from federal and state leaders who serve on the front lines daily as they share what they’re seeing, what they need, and what the next steps are in America’s ongoing border challenges.
• Connect with high ranking policy leaders, operational commanders, procurement officers, on-the-ground agents, local law enforcement, and industry experts who come to exchange ideas and expand networks.
• Explore groundbreaking technologies and innovative solutions from 175+ exhibitors plus stay up to date on the latest procurement opportunities and needs of federal and state governments.

2025 Speakers & Panelists

Alana Bell
Supervisory Air Marshall in Charge (SAC), Orlando Field Office, TSA

David BeMiller
Deputy Chief, USBP

Kerri Bishop
Chief of the Contracting Office, MST, Procurement Directorate, CBP

Patty Todaro-Bolin
Managing Partner, ICS Advisory

Mike Braun
President SAVA Workforce Solutions; Former Assistant Administrator and Chief of Operations, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

Thom Browne
Chief Executive Officer, Colombo Plan Secretariat

Eric Choy
Executive Director, Trade Remedy & Law Enforcement, Office of Trade, CBP

Chris T. Clem
Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; Chief Patrol Agent (Retired)

Ntina Cooper
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Services, CBP

Paul Courtney
Chief Procurement Officer, DHS

Belinda S. Cumpston
DSSU Liaison Specialist, N-DEx Program, CJIS Division, FBI

Mark Dannels
Sheriff, Cochise County, AZ

Elaine Duke
Principal, Elaine Duke & Associates, LLC

Casey O. Durst
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Operations Support, CBP

Jarod Forget
Chief of Operations, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration​

Sarah Green
Executive Director, Acquisition Policy and Legislation, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS

Ana Hinojosa
President, ABH Global Trade Consulting, LLC; Distinguished Former Senior Executive at CBP

Jason Hirsch
Esq, Nixon Peabody; Former META

Tom Homan
Border Czar; Former Director, ICE

Benjamine C. Huffman
Director, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC)

Carl Landrum
Vice President, Federal Civilian Programs & Strategy, Axon - Dedrone Defense

Brandon Lord
Executive Director, Trade Policy & Programs, Office of Trade, CBP

Todd Lyons
Acting Director, ICE

Sunil Madhugiri
Chief Technology Officer, CBP

Joseph Maher
Esq, Nixon Peabody; Former Deputy and Acting General Counsel, DHS

Stephen Maloney
Executive Director, National Targeting Center (NTC), CBP​

Dr. Ed Mays
Deputy Assistant Commissioner/Deputy CIO- Infrastructure & Support Services, CBP

Sean McGoffin
Chief Patrol Agent, Tucson Sector, U.S. Border Patrol

Dennis McKenzie
Deputy Executive Director, Cargo Conveyance Security, Office of Field Operations, CBP

Eric McLoughlin
Deputy Assistant Director, Cyber Operational Technology, ICE HSI

KC Milligan
Component Acquisition Executive, Office of Acquisition, Enterprise Services, CBP

Thomas Mills
Executive Director, Office of Information Technology, Cargo Systems Program Directorate, CBP

John Modlin
Acting Deputy Commissioner, CBP

Heather Moeder-Molino
Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs; former Staff Director, House Intelligence Committee​
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Manuel Padilla, Jr.
Retired EAC and Special Advisor to the Commissioner, CBP

Josh Powell
Chief Innovation Officer / Chief AI Officer, CBP

Mike Prado
(A) Assistant Director, HS Cyber and Operational Technology Division, ICE

Robert M. Renner
(A) Director Fentanyl Directorate, CBP

Jaclyn Rubino
Executive Director, Strategic Programs Division, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS

Diane Sabatino
Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, CBP

Ryan Scudder
Managing Partner, HonorGuardians, LLC; Former Executive Assistant Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Ruynard Singleton
Executive Director, Program Management Office Directorate, U.S. Border Patrol​

Charlie Sowell
Advisor; CEO, SE&M Solutions

Tip Underwood
Vice President and General Manager of Homeland and Diplomacy, Peraton

Kelei Walker
Deputy Field Office Director, Denver Field Office, ICE​
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Stephanie Weber
Industry Leader for State & Local Government, Appian

2025 Sponsors

PRIME CORPORATE SPONSOR:
• AKIMA

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• Applan
• AXON
• Peraton

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Bae Systems
• Guidepost
• MissionRT

SPONSORS:
• Core Civic
• EY Dignari
• Rakia
• Target Hospitality
• VirTra