Examining the Latest Technology and Initiatives to Secure US Borders

Aug. 25, 2011 - PRLog -- NEW YORK--Post 9/11, the Department of Homeland Security identified the need for increased funding and technology to protect our borders. With the recent failure of SBInet, the need for advanced technology still remains. Identifying and addressing security requirements for our borders is imperative - eliciting the need for a national, comprehensive event for the border security community to share critical information and best practices.

IDGA’s Border Management Conference and Technology Expo will allow you to hear gaps in technology needs first-hand leading experts and will allow you to discover the latest products and services available from vendors.  
Scheduled speakers include:
- The Honorable Grayling Williams, Director, Office of Counter Narcotics Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security
- Kumar Kibble, Deputy Director, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Maj Gen Michael Kostelnik, USAF (Ret), Assistant Commissioner, Air and Marine, US CBP
- Dr. Thomas Cellucci, Chief Commercialization Officer, DHS Science and Technology Directorate
- William Roig, Deputy Director, Joint Interagency Task Force West
- Larry Dever, Sheriff, Cochise County AZ, Chairman, Southwest Border Sheriff’s Coalition

The Border Management Conference and Technology Expo is being held in conjunction with UAV Summit West and Maritime Homeland Security Summit West, which makes this event a true Land, Air and Sea Series. You will have the opportunity to network with other leaders in border security, aircraft technology and maritime protection.

For more information on speaking, exhibiting or attending IDGA’s Border Management Conference & Technology Expo, visit http://www.bordertechexpo.com/Event.aspx?id=533726&MAC=20... or contact Shital Patel at shital.patel@iqpc.com

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