Plenary Session 11: Addressing the Push Factors of Migration

Quantum technologies could create vulnerabilities for the homeland by breaking public key encryption, providing new forms of sensing, or advancing algorithms used in warfare and intelligence. The global race is on, with government and private investment in quantum skyrocketing. Most efforts focus on developing underlying quantum computer hardware, employing competing approaches that face distinct challenges even as they integrate into classical computing frameworks. This panel will sort hype from reality and discuss opportunities for partnership among leaders in National Security, industry, and academia.

The Homeland Security Act of 2002 was signed into law on November 25, 2002 formally creating the Department of Homeland Security and in effect establishing the American homeland security enterprise. Many changes have been made since then including restructuring the organization and event creating an entirely new federal agency in CISA. Since its inception, DHS has been at the center of unique federal relationship with stakeholders - partnerships. What will the next few years hold for DHS and its partners? How does the current Secretary envision strengthening existing partnerships and building new ones?

Paul Steinberg, SVP of Technology at Motorola Solutions, will discuss how the public sector can harness the power of 5G, as well as give a view to the next-generation networks coming after it. This session will address the challenges of people, process, policy, security, and infrastructure across the public sector as they navigate 5G, 6G, and beyond.