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

4:45 – 6:30 p.m.

Connection Reception