Featuring Keynote Speaker - Jean Reed, Special Assistant, Chemical and Biological Defense and Chemical Demilitarization Programs, in the Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs)

and Keynote Speaker - Colonel Raymond Van Pelt, Deputy Commanding Officer, 20th Support Command, (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosives)

Threats to our homeland and our infrastructure are constantly evolving, and homeland security experts are examining and reviewing new plans and priorities applicable to today's threats. For example, The Department of Homeland Security has put nuclear and chemical facilities at the very top of its list of all industry sectors for significant additional security measures on a priority basis.  This is a reflection of the threat level determined to exist in these areas.  The Government Accountability Office has called for significant new security measures at chemical facilities and urged Congress to take immediate action to give DHS more authority in this area.

Although much of our attention has historically been focused on physical and explosive threats, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) threats have recently come to the forefront of the homeland security discussion. This evolving threat impacts every aspect of our homeland security - from the size and placement of our vaccine stockpiles, to the development of our disaster recovery plans, to the daily operations of the postal service, to the type of protective equipment an emergency responder requires when entering a scene, to the type of filters required in a building in downtown Washington, D.C. Government and industry continue to grapple with how to address this complex threat due to the uncertainty associated with the risk - we know the impact of a significant CBRNE event would be devastating, but what is the actual probability of such an event? The CBRNE threat continues to transform the way in which we must think about protecting our homeland. Effective security requires a coordinated effort among stakeholders to leverage resources and expertise in order to achieve synergies in managing the CBRNE threat.

The Managing Today's Threats to Homeland Security Conference is specifically designed to give the attendees a quick snapshot of how Government and industry are addressing the CBRNE threat – from policy decisions all the way to recent research and technology development. Senior Officials, DHS policy-makers, and corporate leaders of private sector will gather in May to address the path forward to enhance the protection of the critical infrastructure in these vital sectors.  This timely event will put you ahead of the curve for the most important areas in Homeland Security in our nation today.

• Hear first hand how the Administration proposes to reach out to the private sector to develop new standards for infrastructure security
• Listen to those responsible for policy implementation at DHS describe the latest self assessment tools and monitoring techniques being developed to address this continuing threat to the nation’s security
• Learn why the nuclear and chemical industries have risen to the top of DHS’ sector threat list
• Hear private sector’s perspective on being a security partner with DHS from the head of one of the largest industry trade associations
• Speak with leading experts on effective mitigation techniques to deal with the growing threat
• Explore the latest measures in consequence management with a senior representative of one of the most highly respected first responder organizations in the world
• And much more!

What You Will Learn:

• A key policymaker will look ahead at the emerging technologies in the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts in developing CBRNE mitigations
• The private sector’s perspective on effective security measures from a leading trade association with a proactive posture on infrastructure protection
• CBRNE lessons learned since September 11th
• The changing nature of the CBRNE threat and a discussion of the ongoing development of effective mitigations
• A discussion of DoD CBRNE information and tools available to other Government agencies and state and local governments

Who Should Attend:

• Federal, state and local security planners involved with Homeland Security
• Law enforcement, emergency responders and private security companies
• Military personnel involved in security, protection or counter-terrorism
• Ship and air safety officers
• Corporate security officers
• Homeland security experts and officials
• CBRNE Technology Providers
• Chemical and Nuclear Industry