Upcoming on January 29th, 2026 in Arlington VA
HSDBC Executive Briefing w/Jaclyn Rubino, Executive Director, One Big Beautiful Bill Principal Executive Office, DHS
Our featured speaker is Jaclyn Rubino, Executive Director, One Big Beautiful Bill Principal Executive Office at the Department of Homeland Security. With a significant increase in the DHS budget appropriation, this session is essential for our members to understand when DHS plans to begin the major program initiatives and investments called for in the bill and the roadmap ahead. This is a great way to kick off the new year for our members who are looking to learn more about the 2026 program and funding plans and the years ahead.
Past Events
HSDBC Executive Briefing - DHS ICE
Our featured speaker is Sean Fitzgerald, Assistant Director for Cyber and Operational Technologies at the DHS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). With over two decades of experience at Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Sean has had successful leadership in strategic operational management and crisis response. This session helps members understand how technology investment will be prioritized over the coming years, as ICE has had significant increases in its operating budget.
HSDBC Executive Briefing - Countering Transnational Organized Crime
The Council’s featured speaker for this briefing is I.C.E. Assistant Director James C. Harris III., who directs the countering transnational organized crime activities We are thrilled to be hosting this timely conversation, as we will explore the priorities and programs that make up the HIS effort to combat transnational crime. This session will provide us an opportunity to not only learn more about this critical homeland security area, but also will highlight how industry can support this effort and improve HIS’s ability to combat transnational crime.
HSDBC Discussion on DOGE
Council Members only discussion regarding the impact of the DOGE activities on our members and the agencies we serve in the homeland security area
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.