Wednesday April 15, 2026
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12:30 pm
- 02:00 pm
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Registration
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01:30 pm
- 05:00 pm
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Workshop: Security and HR Working Together
- Workplace violence, insider threats, tensions between staff, and bullying are all real concerns in the modern work world. This workshop will bring together security, HR, and threat assessment experts to discuss lessons learned from Security and HR working together and not working together.
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Thursday April 16, 2026
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07:00 am
- 08:00 am
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Breakfast
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07:00 am
- 05:00 pm
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Registration
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08:00 am
- 09:00 am
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Keynote Panel
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Alex Fitzsimmons
Acting Under Secretary of Energy, and Director, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER)
U.S. Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
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David Cresson
President
Louisiana Chemical Association
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09:00 am
- 10:00 am
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Fuel Thefts and Chemical Diversion
- Theft of fuel and chemicals is an increasing concern for the industry, with criminal organizations targeting shipments and distribution networks. Experts will provide insights into the tactics, techniques and procedures to watch for in this ever increasing nefarious activity threatening the fuel and chemical industry.
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Laura Sima
Country Director Mexico
U.S. Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
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10:00 am
- 10:45 am
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Wicked Problems!
- Security is more than just compliance with the latest USCG MTSA regulation or cybersecurity reporting rule. Strange security issues happen all the time, from bogus identifications, theft of equipment, and even inadvertent cybersecurity issues. This session will discuss some interesting, wicked security problems to remind attendees to be ever vigilant!
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Mr. Shane Ward
Area Security Manager, FSO & IPO
BASF Corporation
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Mr. Michael Fontenot
Infrastructure Protection Manager
Lyondell Chemical Company
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10:45 am
- 11:15 am
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Break
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11:15 am
- 12:15 pm
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Deeper Dive: Dealing with Chinese Cyber Threats
- The FBI will present on the trends and constantly evolving cyber threats from China to the refining and petrochemical industry. From insider threats to “typhoons,” this is an issue that the industry must defend against and work with government partners. Understand the current and emerging cyber threats from China and how they impact U.S. infrastructure.
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Jason Bilnoski
Deputy Assistant Director, FBI Cyber Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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12:15 pm
- 01:30 pm
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Luncheon Keynote
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Scott E McHugh
Professor of the Practice, Rice University, Master of Global Affairs program, and, Senior Consulting Producer for the Sky Top TV streaming television show "Marked: Adversaries and their Prey
Institute for Homeland Security, Sam Houston State University
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01:30 pm
- 02:30 pm
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Executive Protections
- Threats to business executives have increased in the last couple of years and is becoming a growing concern for corporate security. This session will provide a deeper discussion, lessons learned, and best practices to consider for protecting your corporate leadership.
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David Fox
Director (Americas) of Crisis and Security Consulting
Crisis24
Biography
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Renee Stringer
Director of Executive Protection
Pinkerton
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02:30 pm
- 03:00 pm
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Break
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03:00 pm
- 04:00 pm
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Insider Threats
- Insider threats, intentional and unintentional, are on the rise. Nation-states are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure, using insiders as vectors to steal information, conduct surveillance, and potentially cause damage. Experts will discuss recent cases and how to prepare for insider threats.
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Todd MacGregor
Manager, Insider Threat & Forensics
Chevron
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04:00 pm
- 05:00 pm
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Coastguard Cyber Rule Implementation
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05:15 pm
- 06:45 pm
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Reception
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Friday April 17, 2026
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07:00 am
- 08:00 am
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Breakfast
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07:00 am
- 11:00 am
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Registration
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08:00 am
- 08:30 am
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Keynote Speaker
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09:15 am
- 10:15 am
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Physical Security
- AI is a great tool that can be utilized to monitor and enhance your physical security. This session will explore ways to use AI to augment and improve your physical security apparatus at your sites.
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Niru Satgunananthan
ESS Business Development Manager and Consultant
Johnson Controls Inc.
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10:15 am
- 10:45 am
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Break
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10:45 am
- 11:45 pm
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Drones Rules Updates
- The U.S. airspace is changing rapidly with the introduction of advanced drones, but how is the federal government keeping up? This session will cover the recent advancements in drone operations and security regulations with experts from FAA, DHS, and private sector.
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Steve Willoughby
Executive Director, DHS PEO for UAS and C-UAS
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Aliya Boyer
Deputy Assistant Secretary; (A) Deputy Executive Director Program Executive Office for UAS and C-UAS
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Scott Parker
Founder | Principal Consultant
Aerisq Solutions, LLC
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11:45 am
- 12:45 pm
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USCG Cyber Rule Implementation
- Commander Brandon Link and Nick Parham, Chief of the new Office of Maritime Cybersecurity Policy, will present on recent policy letters on the cybersecurity final rule and next steps for implementation.
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Brandon Link
Chief, Domestic Ports Division, Office of Port and Facility Compliance
U.S. Coast Guard
Biography
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12:45 pm
- 01:00 pm
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Closing Remarks
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