2019 Port Security Seminar and Expo

July 24, 2019
Philadelphia, PA

This seminar addresses the latest regulatory updates, current industry trends and key security and safety challenges confronting public seaports, and includes sessions on information technology issues such as cybersecurity.

07/24/2019
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speakers:

• Kurt J. Nagle, President, American Association of Port Authorities, Alexandria, VA
• Jill Taylor, Homeland Security Manager, Port of Los Angeles, Chair, AAPA Security Committee
• James Walsh, Senior Director of Operations, PhilaPort

07/24/2019
Keynote Address

Speaker:

• Adam K. Thiel, Fire Commissioner/OEM Director, City of Philadelphia

07/24/2019
Metrics Based Risk Analysis

Speaker:

• John Halsema, Chief Technology Officer, ARES Security Corporation

07/24/2019
Seafarer’s Rule/Coast Guard Initiatives and Cybersecurity Update

Speakers:

• CDR Chuck Bright, Cargo and Facilities Division, USCG
• LT Bryan Koch, Risk Evaluation/NCATS Branch, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, DHS

07/24/2019
Radiation Portal Monitor Program Update

Speakers:

• Warren Baugh, Director, Tetra Tech Inc., Richland, WA
• Mark Dubina, Vice President – Security, Port Tampa Bay

07/24/2019
Cybersecurity in the Maritime Environment

Speaker:

• Max Bobys, Vice President, Hudson Trident

07/24/2019
Port Security Grant Program

Speakers:

• Kerry L. Thomas, MPM, Chief, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Transportation Infrastructure Security B, Grant Programs Directorate (GPD)

07/25/2019
Delaware River & Bay Overview

Speaker:

• Dennis Rochford, President, Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay

07/25/2019
Customs and Border Protection Update

Speaker:

• Todd C. Owen, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Customs and Border Protection

07/25/2019
Port Facility Cybersecurity

Speakers:

• RADM Roy Nash, USCG (Ret), Consultant, ABS Advanced Solutions
• David Nichols, Director, ABS Advanced Solutions

07/25/2019
Maritime Security Update – FBI Philadelphia Field Office

Speakers:

• George Husk, Special Agent, FBI
• Brian Julian, Special Agent, FBI

07/25/2019
Integrated Risk Management in the Maritime Environment

Speakers:

• Adam Kiesel, PMP, Director, Maritime Port & Cargo Security, Unisys Corporation, Irvine, CA
• Chris Hagenbuch, Principal, Unisys Corporation, Irvine, CA

07/25/2019
Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the Homeland Security Environment

Speaker:

• William “Tom” Hewitt, Chief, UAS Threat Integration Cell Office of Intelligence and Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

07/25/2019
Infrared Technology in a Marine Environment

Speaker:

• Xavier Elbaz, Sales Manager, Electro Optical Industries, Boston, MA

07/25/2019
Miami Facial Recognition Project

Speaker:

• Yves Monfort, Chief Seaport Enforcement, PortMiami