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GTSC’S Member Breakfast in Phoenix: MAY 5 at the BSE!

Mark your calendar and plan to join us as we kick off Day 2 of the Border Security Expo in style at one of our most anticipated breakfasts of the year.

This special gathering brings together GTSC members, government leaders, industry partners, and friends of the border security community for meaningful conversation and high-level networking before a full day on the Expo floor. It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect, build new relationships, and start the day energized and mission-focused.

Space is limited — be sure to reserve your spot and invite colleagues who should be part of the conversation.

We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP here!

GTSC’s Annual MEGA Matchmaking – APRIL 28th

Join us for GTSC’s Annual MEGA Matchmaking on April 28th—one of the premier networking opportunities for government contractors and small businesses in the homeland and national security space. Register here.

This highly regarded session brings together larger prime contractors and integrators with innovative small business leaders for direct, structured matchmaking conversations. In today’s fast-moving environment, teaming opportunities and strategic partnerships are more critical than ever.

What to Expect:

One-on-one matchmaking: Small businesses will rotate through 10-minute sessions with prime contractors to share capabilities and explore collaboration.
Open networking: After the rotations, participants can continue conversations and explore new opportunities during informal networking.

Whether you’re seeking innovative partners or showcasing your own capabilities, MEGA Matchmaking offers a unique, efficient format to build meaningful connections within the GTSC community and beyond.

March Membership Madness: Prospective Member Webinar MARCH 24

As GTSC celebrates 15 years of serving the homeland security mission, we invite prospective members to join us for a special Member Briefing to learn what makes our coalition the go-to organization for companies operating in the DHS and broader homeland security market.

Founded on a simple principle — It’s About Mission — GTSC brings together industry and government to advance solutions that protect the homeland. Our 2026 theme, MISSION POSSIBLE, reflects the power of collaboration between innovative companies and federal partners committed to national security outcomes.

This briefing will provide a clear look at how GTSC supports its members and how your organization can maximize visibility, access, and mission impact.

March Membership Madness

In celebration of March Membership Madness, GTSC is offering a limited-time incentive designed to reward both new and current members.

✔ Complimentary Supporting Sponsorship for New Members

Organizations that join GTSC during the month of March will receive a free Supporting Sponsorship to one GTSC event of their choice. Supporting Sponsorship benefits include enhanced logo visibility, event recognition, and increased exposure to senior government and industry leaders — providing immediate value and market presence upon joining.

✔ Referral Recognition for Current Members

If a current GTSC member refers a company that joins during March, the referring member will also receive a complimentary Supporting Sponsorship to an event of their choice. This special opportunity is available exclusively for memberships finalized during March.

There has never been a better time to join — or to refer a partner!

What You’ll Learn

During this session, attendees will gain insight into:

✔ GTSC Days – Deep Mission Engagement

An overview of our signature collaborations that bring together component leadership to discuss mission priorities, capability gaps, and operational needs in a focused, substantive setting.

✔ Homeland Security Today (HSToday.us)

GTSC’s media platform reaching over 2 million readers annually — 70% from government — offering members enhanced visibility through thought leadership, advertising opportunities, and a free job board.
We will also highlight HSToday’s nationally recognized programs, including the Holiday Hero Awards and 50 Trailblazers in Homeland Security.

✔ Innovation & Technology Platforms

How the acquisition of FITGov Summit and FITGovDATA has expanded engagement with the federal IT modernization and governance community.

✔ Counterterrorism & Emerging Threat Initiatives

An overview of COUNTERTERRORISM2026 and GTSC’s continued focus on advancing understanding of evolving threats.

Join #TEAMHOMELAND

If your company is committed to delivering solutions that strengthen the homeland mission, we invite you to attend this briefing and explore how GTSC can support your objectives.

For more information about our programming, speakers, and past events, visit:
www.gtscoalition.com

Together, we are proving that when industry and government align around mission — the mission is not impossible.

It’s MISSION POSSIBLE.

COUNTERTERRORISM2026 – April 20-21

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural program, we are proud to host COUNTERTERRORISM2026 (CT2026) — now expanded to two full days in response to overwhelming demand and the rapidly evolving threat environment.

Join us April 20-21st in Arlington, VA! Register here.

See the latest speakers and agenda information here.

This mission-focused convening brings together leaders from government, law enforcement, academia, and the private sector to examine the current state of terrorism and the complex landscape shaping tomorrow’s risks.

As threats continue to evolve in speed, scale, and sophistication, this year’s expanded program will provide deeper operational insight and strategic analysis into:

Emerging terrorist organizations and global networks
Shifting tactics, tradecraft, and technology adoption
Target selection trends and critical infrastructure risks
Domestic radicalization dynamics
Cross-border and transnational threat linkages
The role of innovation, AI, and digital platforms in extremist operations

Designed for practitioners and decision-makers, the Summit moves beyond theory to explore real-world case studies, intelligence assessments, and frontline lessons learned.

MAY 15 WEBINAR: AI with Sensitive Data: How to Maximize the Benefits, while Minimizing the Risk

Most employees, federal contractors or otherwise, are using AI in their personal and/or professional life. Few are using it well. Even fewer are using it safely. Federal contractors are under growing pressure to adopt AI, but speed without strategy creates risk. This session tackles both problems. First, you’ll learn how to actually use AI well: the input-quality principles that drive better outputs, the workflow mistakes costing you time instead of saving it, and a practical mindset shift.

Ultimately, turning AI from a novelty into a daily tool. Then, you’ll get an inside look at the data privacy and security considerations that matter most when handling sensitive government data, from third-party risk management to the Department of Defense-grade protections that keep your information private. Built for leaders and operators, not just IT teams.

Inside the 2026 HSToday Threat Assessment – FEBRUARY 26

Join Homeland Security Today for our first-ever in-person Threat Assessment Panel, bringing together contributors to the HSToday 2026 Threat Assessment for a live, in-depth discussion on the evolving threat landscape shaping the year ahead. Building on the success of last year’s webinar series, this event convenes government, industry, and subject matter experts for timely, real-world dialogue and audience engagement.

The program will feature three moderated panel discussions focused on the key themes emerging from the 2026 assessment: Terrorism — threats from ISIS and its affiliates, lone actors and small cells, soft-target vulnerabilities, and the convergence of extremist movements Emerging Technology — policy frameworks for advanced air mobility, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence; unmanned aerial systems in law enforcement; identity and credential security; and the exploitation of AI by criminal organizations Systemic Risks — infrastructure security, lifeline resilience, facilities protection, foresight gaps, and the intersection of major events with evolving threat streams.

15th Anniversary Annual Meeting – JANUARY 14

GTSC 15th Anniversary Collaboration — MISSION: POSSIBLE Our 15th Anniversary Annual Meeting on January 14, 2025 marks an important milestone for the Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC) and our long-standing commitment to securing the homeland. As the only national organization singularly focused on supporting the Department of Homeland Security, we are convening government and industry leaders to collaborate, align, and look ahead to 2026—examining challenges, identifying solutions, and reinforcing that the mission is not only essential, but possible.

Guided by the theme MISSION: POSSIBLE, our collaboration will explore DHS priorities, the evolving policy and procurement landscape, and the implications of the Big Beautiful Bill for mission delivery. Discussions will focus on how industry—particularly small and mid-sized businesses—can better align resources, accelerate the deployment of critical solutions, and strengthen public-private partnerships in support of the Department’s evolving needs.

Speakers:

Benjamine “Carry” Huffman, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Undersecretary of Management, DHS
Paul Courtney, Chief Procurement Officer, DHS
Jackie Rubino, Executive Director, One Big Beautiful Bill PEO, DHS Management Directorate
Polly Hall, Executive Sponsor, Practitioner Workstream, Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, GSA
Adam Reinbolt, Chief, Office of Field Operations Branch, Office of Procurement, U.S. Secret Service
Kerri A. Bishop, Deputy Head of Contracting Activity, CBP
PJ Lechleitner, former Acting Director, Immigration & Customs Enforcement
Bill Weinberg, former Assistant Administrator, Contracting & Procurement, Transportation Security Administration
Robyn Towles, former Director, Credentialing, Screening and Intelligence Acquisition Division, Transportation Security Administration
Ryan Scudder, former Executive Assistant Commissioner (EAC), Enterprise Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Founder, Honor Guardians LLC

BORDERSECURITY2025 – JAN 22-23

Join us January 22-23, 2026 for GTSC’s 14th Annual Border Security Symposium—our premier deep dive into the missions and priorities of U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP). REGISTER HERE.

For over a decade, this event has brought together government and industry leaders to explore CBP’s critical role in:

Safeguarding the nation’s borders
Enhancing trade and travel security
Leveraging innovative technologies
Strengthening international partnerships

9:00 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks

Kristina Tanasichuk, CEO, Government Technology & Services Coalition

Vishal Tulsian, President & Chief Operating Officer, RELI Group

9:15 AM KEYNOTE: Strengthening Accountability & Transparency at America’s Borders

Intro: Tish Mossman, Vice President, National Security, RELI Group

Ron Vitiello, Special Advisor to the Commissioner

9:45 AM Fireside Chat: Enabling Legitimate Trade and Ensuring Enforcement

Moderator: Patty Todaro Bolin, CEO, ICS Advisory

Diann Rodriguez, Executive Director, Operations Directorate, Office of Trade

10:15 AM Innovation and AI to Protect the Border and Secure Trade and Travel

Moderator: Joshua Powell, Chief Innovation Officer/Chief AI Officer

Brandon Lord, Executive Director, Trade Policy and Programs Directorate

Erick Reese, Acting Director, CBP Innovation Team

Daniel Tanciar, Deputy Executive Director, Innovation and Strategy Directorate, Office of Field Operations

William Link, Acting Deputy Division Chief, Systems Division, U.S. Border Patrol

11:15 AM Break

11:30 AM OA Outlook and Organizational Alignment

Intro: Mark Olson, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, REI Systems

Earl J. Lewis, III, Head of the Contracting Activity, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Office of Acquisition

Nick Martinelli, Chief of the Contracting Office, Mission Support & Technologies

Judy Simpson, Director, Industry Partnership & Outreach Programs

Stephanie Alexander, Director, Aviation, Maritime & Border Technologies Contracting Division

David Seay, Director, Information Technology Contracting Division

12:30 PM LUNCH

1:30 Modernizing Border Enforcement/cUAS and Emerging Threats

Erik Sorensen, Assistant Chief, Defense Capability Group/C-UAS Operations Coordinator, U.S. Border Patrol

2:00 PM Anticipating and Confronting Threats at the Border and Beyond

Troy Johnson, Deputy Executive Director, Domain Awareness Security Operations, Air and Marine Operations

2:30 Adjourn

9:45 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks

Kristina Tanasichuk, CEO, Government Technology & Services Coalition

Vishal Tulsian, President & Chief Operating Officer, RELI Group

10:00 AM: Digital Transformation at CBP

Intro: Marc Zoellner, Vice President of Growth, Homeland & National Security, OMNI Federal

James McCament, Chief Digital Transformation Officer

10:30 AM Enhancing Port Operations with Emerging Technology

Daniel Tanciar, Deputy Executive Director, Innovation and Strategy Directorate, Office of Field Operations

Matthew Davies, Executive Director, Admissibility and Passenger Programs, Office of Field Operations

11:00 AM National Targeting Center-Couter Terrorism Mapping the Evolution of Radicalization

Jorge Comas, Director, Counter Network Division, National Targeting Center

11:30 AM Break

11:45 AM Keynote: Enterprise Services Strengthening the Mission

Ntina Cooper, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Services

12:15 PM The New Era of Digital Modernization – OIT

Jay Alalasundaram, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Information Technology

12:45 LUNCH

1:45 PM Securing Mission Critical OT in High Threat Environments

Dr. Edward Mays, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information Technology

2:15 PM IT Directorate – What’s on the Horizon

Mario Medina, Deputy Executive Director, Targeting and Analysis Systems Program Directorate

Adina Pantella, Executive Director, Passenger Systems Program Directorate

Baibhav Devkota, Executive Director, Border Enforcement Management Systems Directorate

Tom Mills, Executive Director, Cargo Systems Program Directorate

3:15 PM Emerging IT Priorities- How we Functions Integrate across Mission

Moderator: Sarah Sanchez, Chief Innovation Officer, RELI Group

Sunil Madhugiri, Chief Technology Officer

Michelle Zebrowski, Chief Data Officer

4:00 PM Adjourn

Thank you to our Sponsors!

The RiverView at Occoquan
9751 Ox Rd
Lorton, VA 22079 United States

Ample parking is available!

Event Contact
Kalyna White
(571) 318-7313
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Thursday, January 22, 2026 9:00 AM – Friday, January 23, 2026 4:00 PM (EST)

January 22nd: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ; January 23rd: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

DECEMBER 4 – Solutions to the Drug War

Join GTSC for an exclusive book launch and conversation with Jake Braun, former White House and DHS official and author of Fentanyl: Fighting the Mass Poisoning of America and the Cartel Behind It. Uncover the untold story of America’s secret campaign against the Sinaloa Cartel and its Chinese chemical suppliers with a rare inside look at how the U.S. government built a coordinated counter-fentanyl strategy that saved lives and reshaped national security policy.

The evening will feature a book talk and panel discussion with current and former law enforcement, intelligence, and policy leaders, exploring how cyber tools, intelligence integration, and international cooperation are transforming the fight against global cartels. This event will dive into the intersection of cybersecurity, national security, and counter-narcotics policy—and ask what’s next in the ongoing battle against fentanyl and transnational crime.

Welcoming Panelists:

Jake Braun, Executive Director, Cyber Policy Initiative, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago; Chief Executive Officer, Cambridge Global Advisors; former Acting Principal Deputy National Cyber Director, the White House; former Senior Counselor to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Anthony J. Patrone, Acting Deputy Assistant Director, Public Safety & Border Security Division, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Customs & Immigration Enforcement (pending final approval)

P.J. Lechleitner, Former Acting Director, U.S.Customs & Immigration Enforcement