Featuring detailed discussions on:

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• Transportation: Cargoand container security

• IT Interoperability: Crossborder communicationand data sharingcollaboration

• Unmanned Systems:Securing our Waterways

• Unique Policy Updates andConversations: Leadingstrategists and policy makers

• Pacific Northwest focusand perspective: Focusedon Port and MaritimeSecurity

• And much more!

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Chairperson:Bradford BenchSpecial Agent in Charge forWashington, Alaska, Oregon, IdahoDHS ICE Homeland SecurityInvestigations

Keynote speakers include:

Captain James M. Kelly, USCGChief, Maritime Border EnforcementDivision Office of Law Enforcement

James A. Loudermilk,Senior Level Technologist, FBI Scienceand Technology Branch

Gary A. Wheeler, Chief, GlobalInitiatives Unit, Federal Bureau ofInvestigations (FBI), Criminal JusticeInformation Services Division (CJIS)

John Madden, Director of AlaskaDivision of Homeland Security

Dawn Hoff, Assistant Director ofHomeland Security and Justice Team,Government Accountability Office(GAO)

Amy L. Clymer, Senior Analyst andOperational Manager, RapidReaction Tunnel Detection, NORAD-USNORTHCOM

Exclusively designed for members of US andCanadian Border Management and Security!

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Port of Seattle Workshop Day: July 23, 2012Main Summit Days: July 24-25, 2012Seattle, WA

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IDGA’s Border Management Summit North iscomprised of senior level homeland securityprofessionals from government agencies,contractors, and technology service providersfrom both the US and Canada. • Patrol Agents• Customs and Border Protection Officers• Sector Commanders • Project Managers• Chief Information Officers• Chief Technology Officers• Technical Directors• Biometrics Team Leads • Field Operations Directors• Special Agents in Charge

Sponsorship andExhibition OpportunitiesSponsorship and Exhibits are excellentopportunities for your company to showcaseits products and services to high-level, targeteddecision makers attending BorderManagement Summit North. IDGA helpscompanies like yours achieve sales, marketingand branding objections by setting aside alimited number or event sponsorships andexhibit spaces – all of which are custom-tailored to help your company create aplatform to maximize its exposure at the event.

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is a non-partisan information basedorganization dedicated to the promotion ofinnovative ideas in public service and defense.We bring together speaker panels comprisedof military and government professionalswhile attracting delegates with decision-making power from military, government anddefense industries.

In addition to our live events, IDGA offers anonline community dedicated to providingdefense industry professionals with industryanalysis and insights through podcasts,videos, webinars, articles, and presentationsfrom key industry leaders. Members of ouronline community are able to extend their liveevent experience and interact with thedefense industry by leveraging theopportunity to network, share ideas, bestpractices, and business solutions. Join ourcommunity today at www.idga.org.

Dear Colleague,

The US and Canadian governments are committed to promoting a secure andeffective border built around the latest infrastructure, technology, and proactivepolicy. Our highly integrated and interdependent economies depend on smart andefficient border management. Ongoing challenges and smarter adversaries mean this challenge is renewed every day.

IDGA’s Border Management Summit North recognizes and effectivelyaddresses the unique challenges and needs of an efficient, effective, andsecure US-Canadian border. The summit will deliver information on the most up-to-date initiatives, best practices, and next-generation threats, and will connectstakeholders from both sides of the border. This is the ideal forum for new solutionsand strategies to provide a safe and secure border for all.

Join us in Seattle and share your thoughts towards the mission in protecting yournation’s borders. We picked this location based on the importance of the Seattleand its port, one of the busiest ports of entry for commercial enterprises inthe United States. Act now and reserve your place among the top border securityand management experts at this critical and timely event.

We look forward to meeting you this summer in Seattle.

Very Respectfully,

Anthony Brigandi

PS: Don’t forget to check out Page 3for information on our exclusive Portof Seattle Master Class! This includesa must-see insider’s tour of the Portof Seattle and roundtable withmembers from the Border EnforcementSecurity Task Force at the Port.

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The various law enforcement agencies at the northern border facesimilar challenges from transnational smuggling organizations. Inresponse to this, ICE has partnered with federal, state, local andforeign law enforcement counterparts to create the BorderEnforcement Security Task Force (BEST), a series of multi-agencyteams developed to identify, disrupt and dismantle criminalorganizations posing significant threats to border security.

What will be covered:• Overview of Washington’s BEST program and main players • Recent best practices in interagency cooperation • Key insights from large and small agencies and their roles at theborder

How you will benefit:• Gain a full understanding of the many administration layers andoversight at the Pacific Northwest border

• Learn how these agencies work together with communicationand data sharing to protect our borders

• Hear current challenges and new initiatives in making ourborders safer

Moderated By:William Puff, Deputy Special Agent in Charge, Washington,Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, DHS ICE Homeland Security Investigations

8:30 AM Registration and Coffee

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Networking Lunch

Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) Seattle Roundtable Discussion

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Port of Seattle

Master Class Monday, July 23, 2012

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the latest top advancements in border management solutions! ThePort of Seattle is one of the busiest sea ports in the nation, handling over two million TEU’s (Twenty-footEquivalency Units) annually. In addition to the maritime port operations, the airport sees over 32 millionpassengers every year. Come and participate in this exclusive and interactive learning experience.

Expert PractitionerPerspective

Join us and the morning roundtable session speakers for thisexclusive port tour that will go hand-in-hand with the openingBEST Discussion! You will witness the challenges of securing thisregion’s border and its many points of entry from the perspective

agents of what is one of the US’ busiest commercial ports. Youwill gain a better understand of the threats along the border andlearn about current capabilities and continued efforts from someof the key leaders responsible for managing the border.

Port of Seattle Tour

1:00 PM – 5:00 PMExclusive Insider'sLook at the Port

“Good overview of complex mission portfolio”– USCG R&D Center

CHAIRPERSON’S WELCOME

AND OPENING REM

ARKS

BIOMETRICS TRACK

8:00 Registration and Coffee

8:30 US Homeland Security Goals for the PacificNorthwest• Initiatives and Priorities for the Region• Lessons learned and best practices • What threats to expect in 2013

Bradford Bench, Special Agent in Charge, Washington,Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, DHS ICE Homeland SecurityInvestigations

9:15 The National Biometrics Challenge 2012• Advanced in the federal Biometrics program since 2006• Important Issues yet to be addressed• Priorities over the next 5-10 years

James A. Loudermilk, Senior Level Technologist, FBI Scienceand Technology Branch

10:00 Networking Break

10:45 Regional Economic Resilience around theBorder• ‘Beyond the Border’ activities and updates• Supply chain and maritime commerce resumption• Livestock and agricultural trade

Brandon Hardenbrook, Deputy Director, Pacific NorthwestEconomic Region

11:30 High Capacity Passenger Vessel Security• Securing passenger vehicles and cruise ships plying off PugetSound

• Crossing the maritime border between the US and Canada• Efficient and effective security lessons

Dawn Hoff, Assistant Director of Homeland Security andJustice Team, Government Accountability Office (GAO)

12:15 Networking Lunch

1:30 Biometric Identity Intelligence Collection andIntegration• The FBI’s collection and dissemination of biometricsintelligence

• Current technologies in use • Successes and challenges with interagency collaborativeefforts and information sharing, including foreign fingerprintexchanges

Gary A. Wheeler, Chief, Global Initiatives Unit, FederalBureau of Investigations (FBI), Criminal Justice InformationServices Division (CJIS)

2:15 Biometrics Update• Updates on new technologies for biometrics• Practical implications at the cutting edge• How these updates maximize security

Dr. Arun Ross, Professor of IEEE Information Forensics andSecurity, West Virginia University

3:00 Networking Break

3:45 Robotic Innovations in Monitoring the Border• Active case studies in telerobotic vehicles• Current research underway at Penguin Automated Systemsand Laurentian University

• The future of telerobotic applications in civil and defensesituations

Dr. Greg Baiden, Professor at Laurentian University

4:30 Agriculture Quarantine Inspection Insights• Current and Potential Missions• Import and Export Bottlenecks and Why • Regulatory Options

David Hanken, Senior Staff Officer, Quarantine Policy,Analysis, and Support, USDA

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“Good networking opportunities and relevant speakers!” – Vice-President of Business Development, DRS Technical Services

Day One: Main Summit Tuesday, July 24, 2012

NORAD KEYNOTE

SECURITY STUDIES SESSION

AFTERNOON POLICY FOCUS

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“Great opportunity to be exposed to the advantages of networking among severalagents of government to achieve the common national goal of security.”

– Superintendent of Customs, Nigeria Customs Service

8:00 Registration and Coffee

8:30 Northern Command Tunnel DetectionInitiative • Robotic reconnaissance and it’s role in tunnel detection• Radio communication’s role in this effort• Best practices and challenges in managing and monitoring

Amy L. Clymer, Senior Analyst and Operational Manager,Rapid Reaction Tunnel Detection, Joint CapabilityDevelopment Program, NORAD-USNORTHCOM

9:15 Securing the US-Canadian Border ThroughMaritime Operations• Shiprider Operations: Current and future capabilities• Advanced technology for USCGR Operations: what's neededand what's not

• Successes and challenges with interagency collaborativeefforts and information sharing

Captain James M. Kelly, USCG Chief, Maritime BorderEnforcement Division, Office of Law Enforcement

10:00 Networking Break

10:45 IT Initiatives for Border Security• Initiatives and priorities for the region• Lessons learned and best practices • What to expect in 2013

Dr. Julie Pullen, Director of DHS National Center ofExcellence for Maritime Security at Stevens Institute ofTechnology

11:30 Joint Law Enforcement-Security Planning forPort Security• How various administrative levels coordinate efforts• Case studies from the field of communication andcoordination

• Targeted port security case studies

Dr. Kenneth Christopher, Chair of the Criminal JusticeDepartment, Park University

Day Two: Main Summit Wednesday, July 25, 2012

12:15 Networking Lunch

1:30 Alaskan and Arctic Priorities at the Border• Case studies from Land Border Crossings in Alaska• Emerging Arctic concerns• Best practices in managing and monitoring wide expanses of terrain

John Madden, Director of Homeland Security- AlaskaDivision

2:15 Achieving Mobility and Security at LandPOEs by Use of Technology, Infrastructure,and Pre-Arrival Data• Relationship between mobility, security and technology• How these relationships maximize security• Case Study from Cascade Gateway POEs

David Davidson, Program Director, Border Policy ResearchInstitute

3:00 Networking Break

3:45 US/Canadian Counter Piracy Operations• Recent changes in local port infrastructure and management• Realistic first steps and directions for collaboration• Data Sharing and AIS improvement

Rear Admiral Terry McKnight, USN (ret), Senior Director,Government Relations, Navy and Homeland Security Programs

4:15 Event Summary and Takeaways from BorderManagement North• Summarizing key points of the event• Answering any unfinished questions• Projecting the future of border security initiatives

Bradford Bench, Special Agent in Charge, Washington,Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, DHS ICE Homeland SecurityInvestigations

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