Program
2:00 p.m.
Opening & Welcoming Remarks
- Megan Mance, Executive Director, Homeland Security & Defense Forum
2:05 p.m.
Exploring the Potential of Artificial Intelligence for DHS Missions
- Rana Saoud, Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations
- Lisa Einstein, Senior Advisor for Artificial Intelligence, CISA
- Diane Sabatino, Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Allison Patrick, Vice President of Programs for DHS, SAIC
2:45 p.m.
Incorporating AI into Acquisitions: Innovative Strategies & Challenges
- Polly Hall, Senior Advisor, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Homeland Security
- Dina Thompson, Deputy Head of the Contracting Activity, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Contracting & Procurement, TSA
- Kimberly (KC) Milligan, Component Acquisition Executive and Executive Director, Acquisition Governance and Oversight, Customs and Border Protection
- Elizabeth Moon, Managing Director, Custom Engineering, Google Public Sector
- Soraya Correa, Former Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Homeland Security (moderator)
3:30 p.m.
BREAK
3:45 p.m.
Looking Back, Looking Forward: A Conversation with Former Deputy CIO Beth Cappello
- Beth Cappello, Former Deputy Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland Security
- Luke McCormack, Former Chief Information Officer, Department of Homeland Security (moderator)
4:15 p.m.
Navigating Career Transitions & Pathways for Professional Growth
- Patty Cogswell, Former Deputy Administrator, Transportation Security Administration
4:40 p.m.
Closing Remarks
- Megan Mance, Homeland Security & Defense Forum
4:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Connection Reception
