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Join CISA at National Homeland Security Conference!
CISA is exhibiting and speaking at the National Homeland Security Conference on July 24-27, 2023, in Chicago, IL. This three-day event will feature speakers from CISA, government and industry partners, presentations and expo hall.
The conference will provide attendees with educational and informative sessions on best practices and emerging trends in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 2023 marks the 16th annual conference. The event will occur at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, located at 151 East Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601.
About the Conference
Registration Hours
Visit the link for registration check-in details.
Expo Hours
Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM CDT
Exhibitor Booth
We are conveniently located in Hyatt Regency Chicago, at exhibitor booth number 433.
Agenda – Day One – Monday, July 24, 2023
FEMA Published New NIMS Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Functional Guidance: What’s Next?
1:30- 2:30 p.m. CDT Room: GRAND BALLROOM A
Speaker(s): Wes Rogers, Management & Program Analyst for the Department of Homeland Security, (CISA). Dan Wills, (CISA).
Agenda – Day Two – Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Cybersecurity Threats to Public Safety Drone Programs
11:00- 12:00 p.m. CDT Room: GRAND HALL L
Speaker(s): Megan Knodell, UAS Security Branch. Dr. Adam Monslave, Systems Engineer, CAN.
Moderator: Dawn Thomas
Maritime Safety & Security Program (MSSP) Roadmap: Solving for the Future
1:30- 2:30 p.m. CDT Room: GRAND HALL J
Speaker(s): Matthew Barger, Supervisory Program Manager, Borders and Maritime Safety and Security Program, Office of Mission & Capability Support.
Moderator: Jorge Torres
Engaging with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
4:00- 5:00 p.m. CDT Room: GRAND HALL L
Speaker(s): Samuel Duchac, Regional Outreach Coordinator, Region 5. Michael McMasters, Chief Protective Security, Region 5. Tony Enriquez, Chief, Cybersecurity, R5. Jim Stomberg, ECD.
Moderator: Dawn Thomas
Important Security Considerations for Remote/Hybrid Work
4:00- 5:00 p.m. CDT Room: GRAND HALL J
Speaker(s): David Hess, Assistant Director, Policy. Shawn Fiebiger, Deputy Program Manager, Security Programs. Scott Dunford, Senior Security Specialist, SP.
Moderator: Jorge Torres
Agenda – Day Three – Wednesday, July 26, 2023- Morning Sessions
Infrastructure Security at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
9:00- 9:25 a.m. CDT Room: GRAND BALLROOM CDEF
Speaker(s): Deputy Director Nitin Natarajan, CISA.
Infrastructure Security at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
9:25- 9:55 a.m. CDT Room: GRAND BALLROOM CDEF
Speaker(s): Executive Assistant Director Dr. David Mussington, (CISA).
Combatting Explosive Threats to our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
10:45-11:45 a.m. CDT Room: GRAND BALLROOM B
Speaker(s): Darrin Flick, OBP. Curtis Tilley, OBP. Andrew Seiffert, Senior Advisor, ISD.
Moderator: Jason Stewart
CISA’s National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center (NISAC): Building Operational Tools to Address Critical Infrastructure Resiliency
10:45-11:45 a.m. CDT Room: GRAND HALL J
Speaker(s): Merideth Secor, National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center (NISAC) Section Chief; Derek Koolman, Portfolio Integration Lead, NISAC, Robert Greer, Analytic Integration Lead, NISAC.
Augmenting Security Through Non-Confrontational Techniques
10:45-11:45 a.m. CDT Room: GRAND BALLROOM CDEF
Speaker(s): Dan Avondoglio, Program Manager, Active Assailant Security Branch.
Multi-Generational Approaches to Homeland Security
10:45-11:45 a.m. CDT Room: RANDOLPH 1AB
Speaker(s): Beth Windisch, Executive Officer Region 5, IOD.
Agenda – Day Three – Wednesday, July 26, 2023- Afternoon Sessions
Closing the Target Rich, Cyber Poor Gap: Addressing Cyber Vulnerabilities in the Healthcare, K12, and Water Sectors
2:45-3:45 p.m. CDT Room: GRAND HALL MN
Speaker(s): Nitin Natarajan, Deputy Director, (CISA); Kevin Morley, Manager, Federal Relations at the American Water Works Association; Elizabeth Dunn, Healthcare; Doug Levin, K12 SIX.
Building Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Capability Through the Office for Bombing Prevention’s Technical Assistance Program
2:45-3:45 p.m. CDT Room: GRAND HALL I
Speaker(s): Darrin Flick, Technical Assistance Branch Chief, OBP.
Moderator: Jason Stewart
Preparing for Change: The Impacts of Emerging Tech on Emergency Response Operations
2:45-3:45 p.m. CDT Room: Randolph 3
Speaker(s): Dr. Dimitri Kusnezov, Under Secretary of Science and Technology, DHS.
Using an Empowered Trainer Program to Increase Training Capacity
2:45-3:45 p.m. CDT Room: MICHIGAN 1
Speaker(s): Curtis Tilley, Branch Chief, Training, OBP.
Tapping into the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program to Strengthen Your Security Posture
2:45-3:45 p.m. CDT Room: GRAND HALL L
Speaker(s): Elizabeth (Bess) Mitchell, Grant Operations Branch Chief. Kerry Thomas, Director, Preparedness Grants Division.
Moderator: Dawn Thomas
Advanced Persistent Threats to Public Safety Communications
4:00-5:00 p.m. CDT Room: GRAND HALL L
Speaker(s): Richard Tenney, Senior Advisor, ECD.
Evaluation Considerations When Applying to the Targeted Violence and Terrorism (TVTP) Prevention Grant Program
4:00-5:00 p.m. CDT Room: GRAND Ballroom CDEF
Speaker(s): Ajmal Aziz, Program Manager, Countering Violent Extremism Program.
Preventing School Violence: Federal Resources to Protect the K-12 Community
4:00-5:00 p.m. CDT Room: GRAND HALL J
Speaker(s): Don Hough, Deputy Associate Director, School Safety.
Additional Resources
Target Rich, Cyber Poor
CISA focuses on helping target-rich, cyber-poor key critical infrastructure sectors including K-12 education, healthcare and public health, and water and wastewater, to boost their cybersecurity.
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.
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.
SAFECOM Nationwide Survey (SNS) Resources
The SAFECOM Nationwide Survey (SNS) is a nationwide data collection effort to obtain actionable and critical data that drives our nation’s emergency communication policies, programs, and funding.