2013 IEEE International Conference on

Technologies for Homeland Security

12-14 November 2013, Westin Hotel, Waltham, MA

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About the IEEE HST '13 Conference

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The 13th annual IEEE Conference on Technologies for Homeland Security (HST ’13), will be held 12 - 14 November in Greater Boston, Massachusetts. This conference brings together innovators from leading academic, industry, business, Homeland Security Centers of Excellence, and government programs to provide a forum to discuss ideas, concepts, and experimental results.

Produced by IEEE with technical support from DHS S&T, IEEE Boston Section,  IEEE Biometrics Council, and IEEE-USA and organizational support from MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Raytheon, Battelle, and MITRE, this year’s event will once again showcase selected technical paper and posters highlighting emerging technologies in the areas of:

  • Cyber Security,
  • Attack and Disaster Preparation, Recovery, and Response,
  • Land and Maritime Border Security
  • Biometrics & Forensics.

We are currently seeking technical paper, poster and tutorial session abstract submissions in each of the areas noted above. Abstract submissions should focus on technologies with applications available for implementation within five years. All areas will cover the following common topics:

  • Strategy and threat characterization, CONOPs, risk analysis,
  • Modeling, simulation, experimentation, and training, and
  • Testbeds, standards and evaluations.

Contact Information

For more detailed information on the Call for Papers, Posters & Tutorials, as well as Sponsorship and Exhibit opportunities, email: information@ieee-hst.org.

HST History and Reputation

The IEEE Conference on Technologies for Homeland Security (IEEE HST) is the leading international conference addressing the challenges of homeland security technology innovation gaps. Since conception, this annual conference has gained prominence and recognition for bringing together science and technology leaders from around the world.

Important Dates

Paper Abstract Deadline: Extended to April 30, 2013)
Paper Submission Invitations Issued: Extended to May 19, 2013)
Final Paper Submission and Tutorial Proposal Deadline: Extended to June 19, 2013
Review Period: June 19 - July 17, 2013
Paper, Poster and Tutorial Acceptance Notification: Extended to July 17, 2013
Final camera ready paper due for publication in proceedings: September 11, 2013

Complete Call for Papers information available here.

 

NEWS

On-line Registration

Registration will be available here

2013 HST Conference Agenda

Conference Program Overview will be available here

Best Paper Awards

The IEEE HST ’13 committee will review technical paper submissions and select best papers for presentation at this conference. Best Paper Awards for each technical track will be announced at the conference.

Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors

Watch this area as we will make information available in the future.

Plenary Speakers

Dr. Daniel M. Gerstein PhotoDr. Daniel M. Gerstein

Deputy Under Secretary for Science & Technology, Department of Homeland Security

Dr. Daniel M. Gerstein has served as the Deputy Under Secretary for Science & Technology in the Department of Homeland Security since August 2011. He is also an Adjunct Professor at American University in Washington, DC. Dr. Gerstein has extensive experience in the security and defense sectors in a variety of positions while serving as a Senior Executive Service (SES) government civilian, in uniform, and in industry. Before joining DHS, he served as the Principal Director for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (Policy). In uniform, he served on four different continents participating in homeland security and counterterrorism, peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and combat in addition to serving for over a decade in the Pentagon in various high level staff assignments. Following retirement from active duty, Dr. Gerstein joined L-3 Communications as Vice President for Homeland Security Services. Dr. Gerstein also has extensive experience in international negotiations including having served on the Holbrooke Delegation that negotiated the peace settlement in Bosnia. He has been awarded numerous foreign, military and civilian awards including the Department of State’s Distinguished Service Award and the U.S. Army Soldiers Medal for heroism. He has published numerous books and articles on national security, biological warfare, and information technology including most recently National Security and Arms Control in the Age of Biotechnology (Roman & Littlefield, May 2013). Dr. Gerstein graduated from the United States Military Academy and has masters degrees from Georgia Tech, the National Defense University and the Command & General Staff College, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from George Mason University in Biodefense. Bio