IDGA

The Homeland Security Week Summit annually attracts over 500 attendees and 40 expert speakers from across the homeland security ecosystem. Senior officials from DHS, DOJ, and local law enforcement join leading industry innovators and technology providers to address one critical question: “how can we best protect the U.S. homeland against evolving threats?”

Now in its 19th year, the 2026 summit will gather stakeholders from across government and industry to explore next-generation solutions in AI, cloud and cybersecurity, biometrics, counter-UAS capabilities, border management, infrastructure resilience, and more.

Join us March 17–18, 2026 in the Washington, DC area for two days of keynote briefings, expert panels, and unparalleled networking, as we chart the future of homeland security together. 

IDGA’s Homeland Security Week Summit is a premier forum bringing together senior leaders from the Department of Homeland Security, federal law enforcement, state and local agencies, and industry partners to address the most pressing challenges facing the U.S. homeland security enterprise.

Taking place in March, the Summit will explore current and emerging priorities across border and immigration security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, emergency management, and public–private collaboration. Through expert-led discussions, case studies, and strategic briefings, attendees will gain practical insights into policy implementation, operational best practices, and the role of technology in strengthening national resilience.

Homeland Security Week provides a unique opportunity for government professionals to engage directly with peers and decision-makers, share lessons learned, and stay informed on the strategies and solutions shaping the future of homeland security.

Delivering the Highest-Quality Care to our Nation’s Heroes

Across the United States Government, no priority is more imperative than providing the highest-quality care to our nation’s Veterans. As the largest integrated health care network in the United States, this falls under the remit of the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

As veterans' needs continue to change, the VA has shifted the way that it provides care and has become a leader in delivering digital and mobile technologies like telehealth and virtual care. The integration of a brand-new electronic health records system is changing the way that clinicians provide care at VA medical centers across the nation. New drugs, medical devices and precision medicine are opening new opportunities in areas like oncology, mental health, prosthetics and many others. Innovative technologies like AI/ML are optimizing supply chain management, logistics, informatics and other IT processes. Acts of Congress have opened up new options for private care to veterans, and the VA has responded through continuing to build its focus on smooth and optimal patient experience processes.

IDGA's Veterans Affairs Healthcare Summit is now in its 20th iteration and is an industry-wide staple for those supporting the VA’s mission set. Our partners across the military, government, private and non-profit healthcare sector, academia and consultant communities have consistently made this event a marquee gathering for senior stakeholders, technology experts, industry innovators, clinicians, nurses and administrators. With our Summit regularly hosting over 650+ attendees, this event will provide those leaders across the VA Healthcare ecosystem the chance to learn, share, and connect with our nation’s veterans to improve health outcomes, care access, and delivery.

Continuing education credit available for ACCME, ANCC, APA, & ASWB; inquire here for details on submitting CME credits.