US/Canadian Border
The organization and role of the US/Canada International Boundary Commission, Boundary Statistics and Geographical Challenges, Boundary Maintenance Priorities and Security Stakeholder Input, Construction Restrictions Within the 20-foot Boundary Vista.

• Al Arseneault, Canadian Section Deputy Commissioner, International Boundary Commission◄

Addressing the Issues on the Ground
Threats, Challenges and Priorities
• Shane Folden, Ops, Arms & Strategic Tech. Investigations Unit, National Security Div., US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, DHS ◄
• Edward G. Holland, Unit Chief, Investigative Programs, Bureau of Industry and Security, DOC◄
• Bryan Kegley, Program Manager, Border Security Facilitation, United States Customs And Border Protection, DHS ◄
• Supt. Joe Oliver, Director of the RCMP Customs and Excise Program ◄
• Jaime Ramsay, Program Manager, C-TPAT, DHS ◄

DAY TWO: FRIDAY 1ST JUNE

Industry Standards – The Nexus for Interoperability

• Michael Abramson, President, ASMG Ltd., Co-chair C4I Domain Taskforce of the Object Management Group (OMG) ◄

Academic Programs to protect the Border – Sensors – Platforms – Networks, Academic Programs to increase efficiency of Border Access for flow of people, goods and services

Introduction: Murat Saatcioglu, Vice Dean, International Research, University of Ottawa ◄

• Azeddine Boukerche, University of Ottawa (Sensors for Border Monitoring) ◄
• Mike Sawada, University of Ottawa (Border Monitoring through GPS/GIS) ◄
• Mark Salter, Associate Professor, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa ◄

Moderator: Carmella Angus, CEO, TETRAD Technologies Group, Inc. ◄

Near Term Capability Enhancement
Company Programs to protect the Border - Sensors – Platforms – Networks; Company Programs to increase efficiency of Border access for flow of people, goods and services
• Mark Aruja, Manager, Business Development, Air Programs, Thales Canada, Systems Division ◄
• Dr. Patrick BarAvi, Vice President, Business Development, Rafael USA, Inc ◄
• Mark A. Camillo, Director, Public Safety & Homeland Security, Lockheed Martin Transportation & Security Solutions ◄
• BGen (Ret.) David Jurkowski, VP Government Relations & Business Development, Bombardier Aerospace ◄
• Rafi Sela, President, AR Challenges LTd. (Israel) & AR Challenges (USA), Inc. ◄
• Rob Welton, Director of Homeland Security, Magal-Senstar Inc. ◄

Moderator: Lloyd Ellam, VP, Risk Science & Innovation, Iceberg Networks Corporation. ◄

Technologies and Experience from Friends and Allies
• Julian Bennett, Commander, Olympic Security Directorate, United Kingdom ◄
• MGEN. Tom Henry Knutsen, Defense Attache, Embassy of Norway, Washington, DC ◄
• Nir Ben Moshe, Defense Cooperation Attache, Embassy of Israel, Washington, DC ◄

Moderator: David Silverberg, Editor, HSToday