IDGA 8th Annual Maritime Homeland Security Summit

Meet Key Decision-Makers And Hear From A Distinguished Speaker Faculty That Includes:

ADM Thad Allen, USCG
Commandant of the United States
Coast Guard

VADM Jody Breckenridge USCG
Commander
Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Forces West

Al Pena
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement

RADM Robert Branham, USCG
Commander
Coast Guard District 7

RADM Thomas Meek, USN
Director
National Maritime Intelligence Center

Coordinated Support for Secure Maritime Borders

As the Maritime Community defines priorities, builds partnerships and modernizes capabilities it is vital to disseminate these advances to all stakeholders. IDGA’s Maritime Homeland Security Summit, brings together departmental policy makers, uniformed service leaders, law enforcement and industry partners to exchange and share best practices and opportunities to improve the security of our Nation's maritime borders.

“As our Nation faces the long-term struggle against radical extremism in a period of persistent conflict, those responsible for Maritime Security must be prepared to conduct operations across a broad spectrum of threats and hazards.” (USCG Modernization Strategy)

This year’s event will focus on Coast Guard modernization, new acquisition projects and capability advancements, as well as inter-agency partnerships. An emphasis will also be will also be placed on the consequences and security concerns of increased activity in the Arctic.

This premier event will emphasize the following key issues:

Coast Guard Modernization Strategy and Vision for the 21st Century
Legislative actions in support of Coast Guard Modernization
Maritime Domain Awareness
Situational Awareness/Intelligence Integration
Coordinated Maritime Security Integration and Partnerships
DHS/DoD/Law Enforcement relationship and responsibilities, information sharing and interoperability
Latest capabilities and technology for Maritime Surveillance, Safety, and Security
Small vessel threats/waterborne IEDs
Underwater threat detection and mapping
Drug smuggling/illegal immigration/semi-submersible threats

NOT TO BE MISSED: Live Security Exercise Training!

Participate in a customized scenario designed to test your current plans and procedures in the event of an emergency. This Security Exercise is in compliance with 33 CFR Part 104/105. The Exercise will be evaluated by Captain Stash Pelkowski, USCG, along with members of the Miami AMSC. It can be used as your annual Exercise for Vessels and Facilities.
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