HSDF would love to hear from you!

Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

In this episode, we explore why homeland security R&D cannot keep pace without deeper cooperation across allies and tighter collaboration with industry. We push past “build better tech” and get specific about data trust, biosurveillance ecosystems, and what interoperability really demands from lab to field.

Featuring:

•Julie Brewer, Deputy Under Secretary, DHS S&T
•Samuel Howerton, Chief Scientist, DHS S&T
•David Alexander, Senior Science Advisor, DHS S&T
•Tom Ragland, HSDF Advisory Committee/Dell Technologies (moderator)

This discussion took place on September 22, 2026, at HSDF’s Defending the Frontline Event

Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

HSDF would love to hear from you!

Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

In this episode, We dig into how DHS is building a bio surveillance strategic initiative that operators can actually run, with FEMA and the Office of Health Security positioned to carry capabilities into the field. We also hear tough, real-world constraints from border operations, where communications gaps and edge computing can decide whether help arrives in time.

Featuring:

•Julie Brewer, Deputy Under Secretary, DHS S&T
•Samuel Howerton, Chief Scientist, DHS S&T
•David Alexander, Senior Science Advisor, DHS S&T
•Tom Ragland, HSDF Advisory Committee/Dell Technologies (moderator)


This discussion took place on September 22, 2026, at HSDF’s Defending the Frontline Event

Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.

HSDF would love to hear from you!

Welcome to our “TUESDAY EDITION of HSDF THE PODCAST,” a collection of policy discussions on government technology and homeland security brought to you by the Homeland Security and Defense Forum

In this episode, We share how DHS Science and Technology reshapes its work around real missions and future threats, not just one-off tools. We lay out what keeps leadership up at night and what “affirmative” technology looks like when the goal is protecting our way of life.

Featuring:

•Julie Brewer, Deputy Under Secretary, DHS S&T
•Samuel Howerton, Chief Scientist, DHS S&T
•David Alexander, Senior Science Advisor, DHS S&T
•Tom Ragland, HSDF Advisory Committee/Dell Technologies (moderator)

This discussion took place on September 22, 2026, at HSDF’s Defending the Frontline Event

Follow HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security. Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion. For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.