20th Anniversary Charity Golf Tournament

The Homeland Security & Defense Business Council would like to thank the participants and sponsors of our 20th Anniversary Charity Golf Tournament.  We are especially pleased to note that we chose the International Emergency Managers Association as the recipient of our Charity tournament.  The tournament was a great success, and we are especially grateful for the active participation of all of our sponsors and members who enjoyed a wonderful day at the Westfields Golf Club.  Next year we’ll make it even bigger and better!


HSDBC Executive Briefing w/Jeff Greene, CISA Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity

A meeting with recently appointed EAD Greene and learning of his priorities and plans for his new role.


HSDBC Executive Briefing w/Kristin Ruiz, Deputy CIO, TSA

A discussion on how TSA is maturing the technology road map for mission effectiveness.


HSDBC Executive Tour to San Diego, CA

Field visits to San Ysidro border crossing; Coast Guard Station San Diego; Air & Marine Operations Center.


HSDBC Executive Briefing w/Homeland Security Investigations - Field & Cyber Operations with HSI Special Agent in Charge James Harris and AD Ray Shuler

A discussion on how I.C.E. is leveraging technology to improve operational success.


HSDBC Data Workshop - Trang Tran, CBP Deputy Chief Data Officer

An interactive workshop on how CBP is maturing its data.


HSDBC Executive Session w/Assistant Administrator Sonya Proctor, TSA

On transportation security challenges.


HSDBC Executive Briefing with DHS Chief Information Officer, Eric Hysen

A discussion on how DHS is managing the AI evolution within the department.


HSDBC Executive Briefing on CBP Technology Priorities and plans for AI, CBP Chief Technology Officer

Understanding how CBP is planning to integrate new and emerging technologies to support the enabling of the various CBP mission areas.


Executive Briefing with Charlie Armstrong, FEMA Chief Information Officer

A discussion on how FEMA works with industry to support the enabling of the mission of helping people before, during, and after a disaster through technology solutions.


Executive Briefing featuring Admiral Linda Fagan, Vice Commandant of the US Coast Guard

In the first event of 2022, the Council hosted a hybrid event featuring Admiral Linda Fagan, Vice Commandant of the US Coast Guard. Admiral Fagan discussed all of the various missions of the Coast Guard in recent years. The Admiral talked about the difficulties of the pandemic, but also how the pandemic has had positive outcomes such as the rapid advancement of technologies used by the Coast Guard. The Admiral then fielded questions from the audience on how member companies can aid in Coast Guard missions moving forward.


Executive Briefing with Jamie Lawrence, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Private Sector Office at DHS

For the final event of 2021, the Council hosted a hybrid event featuring Jamie Lawrence, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Private Sector Office at DHS. The discussion featured extensive dialogue on the importance of public-private partnerships to the success of DHS operations. The event highlighted the increasing opportunities for collaboration in order to protect the Homeland.