CBP Securing Our Borders Collaboration Event

The deadline to request attendance has passed

Where:

Washington, D.C.

Purpose

HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), will host a series of events aligned with the Securing Our Borders Executive Order to advance technologies in three key areas: (1) data analysis, (2) next-generation hardware, and (3) biometrics.

Objective

This effort seeks to:

·Gain an understanding of industry capabilities with regard to data engineering and analytics, next-generation non-intrusive inspection, and biometric screening

·Perform market research on industry’s technical solution development capabilities

·Identify candidates to execute solutions

Background

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agents face a constantly evolving landscape that requires them to adapt and overcome on a strategic, operational, and tactical level. DHS S&T works collaboratively with CBP to identify gaps, research solutions, and partner with industry to develop next-generation technologies or incorporate new technologies into current capabilities. This process empowers CBP personnel to employ data-driven solutions, increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of screening at Ports of Entry. This project will advance technologies that close critical capability gaps within the air, land, and space domains, focused specifically on new capabilities regarding data engineering and analytics, non-intrusive inspection technologies, and rapid biometric technologies.

Why You Should Participate

The Collaboration Event (CE) is designed to provide insights to ensure that potential partners understand the problem set(s) fully and to increase the likelihood of matching their technologies with end-user needs. This CE is also an opportunity for attendees to network and form partnerships that may provide a more comprehensive solution.

Event Timeline

Phase 1 – July 29, 2025 – Collaboration Event: HSWERX will host the CE with government, industry, academic, and laboratory partners focused on DHS needs. During this event, government end users will interact with potential partners and further communicate operational needs, performance goals, and other desired criteria.

Tentative Agenda

All times listed are in ET
8:30– 9:00: Participants arrive at District Offices
9:00– 9:05: T2C & HSWERX Welcome Remarks
9:05– 9:30: CBP Welcome & Problem Set
9:30–10:15: Current Limitations Breakout
10:15–10:30: Break
10:30–11:30: Ways to Overcome Limitations Breakout
11:30–1:00: Lunch (on your own)
1:00– 2:30: Problem Statement Development
2:30–2:45: Break
2:45–4:00: Problem Statement Briefs
4:00–4:05: Voting
4:05–4:20: Tech Pitches
4:20–4:30: Path Forward

Note: Agenda is subject to change.

Additional information regarding follow-on efforts will be posted to this site following the Collaboration Event.

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How You Can Participate

Government, Industry, Academia, and National Labs Attendees:

-The deadline to request attendance has passed.

Questions? For event-related questions, please contact Bridget Bailey: bbailey@hswerx.org

‍

Where:

Washington, D.C.

Purpose

HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), will host a series of events aligned with the Securing Our Borders Executive Order to advance technologies in three key areas: (1) data analysis, (2) next-generation hardware, and (3) biometrics.

Objective

This effort seeks to:

·Gain an understanding of industry capabilities with regard to data engineering and analytics, next-generation non-intrusive inspection, and biometric screening

·Perform market research on industry’s technical solution development capabilities

·Identify candidates to execute solutions

Background

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agents face a constantly evolving landscape that requires them to adapt and overcome on a strategic, operational, and tactical level. DHS S&T works collaboratively with CBP to identify gaps, research solutions, and partner with industry to develop next-generation technologies or incorporate new technologies into current capabilities. This process empowers CBP personnel to employ data-driven solutions, increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of screening at Ports of Entry. This project will advance technologies that close critical capability gaps within the air, land, and space domains, focused specifically on new capabilities regarding data engineering and analytics, non-intrusive inspection technologies, and rapid biometric technologies.

Why You Should Participate

The Collaboration Event (CE) is designed to provide insights to ensure that potential partners understand the problem set(s) fully and to increase the likelihood of matching their technologies with end-user needs. This CE is also an opportunity for attendees to network and form partnerships that may provide a more comprehensive solution.

Event Timeline

Phase 1 – July 29, 2025 – Collaboration Event: HSWERX will host the CE with government, industry, academic, and laboratory partners focused on DHS needs. During this event, government end users will interact with potential partners and further communicate operational needs, performance goals, and other desired criteria.

Tentative Agenda

All times listed are in ET
8:30– 9:00: Participants arrive at District Offices
9:00– 9:05: T2C & HSWERX Welcome Remarks
9:05– 9:30: CBP Welcome & Problem Set
9:30–10:15: Current Limitations Breakout
10:15–10:30: Break
10:30–11:30: Ways to Overcome Limitations Breakout
11:30–1:00: Lunch (on your own)
1:00– 2:30: Problem Statement Development
2:30–2:45: Break
2:45–4:00: Problem Statement Briefs
4:00–4:05: Voting
4:05–4:20: Tech Pitches
4:20–4:30: Path Forward

Note: Agenda is subject to change.

Additional information regarding follow-on efforts will be posted to this site following the Collaboration Event.

‍

How You Can Participate

Government, Industry, Academia, and National Labs Attendees:

-The deadline to request attendance has passed.

Questions? For event-related questions, please contact Bridget Bailey: bbailey@hswerx.org

‍

Event Summary

HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch, hosted a Collaboration Event on behalf of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) aligned with the Securing Our Borders Executive Order to advance technologies in three key focus areas: (1) data analysis, (2) next-generation hardware, and (3) biometrics.

Event Outcomes

56 participants were divided into 8 groups to discuss CBP challenges for each focus area
The groups developed 18 problem statements which were prioritized to help CBP build requirements for a potential follow-on Assessment Event (AE)
Attendees received all materials developed during the event, along with a participant list to support potential partnerships

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Percentage of Attendees

Government:

41%

Industry:

59%

Academia:

Laboratories:

Other:

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