Virtual DEFTECH Coffee Call: Enhancing Homeland Security with Innovation

Join us for an enlightening DEFTECH Coffee Call featuring Christopher A. White | OFO Innovation Center | Office of Field Operations | U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This session will provide valuable insights into the pivotal role of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within homeland security and the innovative business processes and technology requirements that support their mission.

As a cornerstone of the third annual Federal Technology Symposium on August 6, 2024, FTS ’24 and Road To War, the DEFTECH Coffee Call, and associated activities are a robust roadmap for catalyzing defense innovation and optimizing your engagement with the federal government.

Planned Events for the Federal Technology Symposium (FTS ’24) Road To War (RTW):
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REGISTER: Federal Technology Symposium on August 6, 2024

Agenda:

8:00 – 9:00 AM (EST): Presentation by David Mroczka | President & CEO | AI Strategy Corporation​​​

• Overview of the Summer of Scouting Event:
  • Details on the DoD Technology Summer of Scouting, sponsored by NAVSEA, ARMY, AFWERX, and NAVAIR.
  • Insight into the scouting process, with a live showcase on October 29, 2024.

9:00 – 10:00 AM (EST): Presentation by Christopher A. White

• Overview of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Learn about CBP’s mission and importance.
  • Strategic Role in Homeland Security: Understand CBP’s operations in preventing terrorism and facilitating trade and travel.
  • Innovations and Business Processes: Explore how CBP enhances operational efficiency with advanced technologies.
  • Technology Requirements: Gain insights into CBP’s specific technology needs and priorities.
• Q&A Session: Engage with Chris to understand CBP’s impact on national security.

Why Attend:

• Engage with Experts: Learn from Christopher A. White and CBP technology requirements.
• Expand Your Network: Connect with professionals in homeland security and technology scouting.
• Gain Insights: Understand initiatives to enhance national security.

For more information on CBP:

• About CBP
• CBP Business Connection

Stay Connected:

• Register for the August 6, 2024, Federal Technology Symposium (FTS ’24): Federal Technology Symposium
• Participate in NCMBC/DEFTECH Federal Technology Symposium & Road To War Activities: FTS ’24 Road To War Survey.

We look forward to your participation!

*Coffee Call Connection Options*

1. Join via Teams on your computer, mobile app or room device

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For questions or assistance, contact the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)

Bob Burton | DEFTECH Director | burtonr@ncmbc.us | 910-824-9609

TJ Gilroy | DEFTECH Program Manager | gilroyt@ncmbc.us | 910-638-4489

Jaycie Beam | DEFTECH Program Support Specialist | beamj@ncmbc.us

Todd Ferry | DEFTECH Program Manager | ferryt@ncmbc.us | 252-721-1775