# IDGA Border Technology Summit 2026

- Dates: 8 December 2026 to 9 December 2026
- Location: San Diego Marriott, La Jolla, CA, San Diego

## About

The Border Technology Summit focuses on innovative solutions, collaboration, and advancements in border security technology.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.idga.org/events-border-tech-summit)
- [Agenda](https://www.idga.org/events-border-tech-summit/agenda-mc)

## Topics

- advanced surveillance
- biometrics
- autonomous systems
- counter-UAS capabilities
- operational intelligence
- cyber-enabled threats
- maritime security
- trade facilitation

## Speakers

- Nelson Balido, Chairman, Border Commerce and Security Council
- Rodney Scott, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Joseph Edlow, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Lieutenant General Joseph Jarrard, Deputy Commander, U.S. Northern Command
- Diane Sabatino, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Jonathan Miller, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Sonny Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner, OIT; Chief Information Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Dustin Goetz, Chief Information Officer, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Jeff Rezmovic, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Rear Admiral Jon Hickey, Deputy Commandant for Systems (CG-DCS), U.S. Coast Guard
- Nael Samha, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- James McCament, Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO), U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Adina Pantella, Executive Director, Passenger Systems Program Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Eric McLoughlin, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Ralph Ferguson, Assistant Director, Operations Support Division, ERO, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Jon McEntee, Principal Director for Mission Capability and Support
- Justin De La Torre, Chief Patrol Agent, San Diego Sector, Border Patrol
- Katie Stana, U.S. State Department

## Sponsors and partners

- D-Fend Solutions
- Datadog
- Echodyne
- Leidos
- Parsons Corporation

Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/idga-border-technology-summit-san-diego-98d007da6710/