2026 Law Enforcement Innovation Summit
EVENT OVERVIEW
Carahsoft is hosting a summit focused on Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Digital Forensics.
This summit provides direct access to high-level law enforcement decision-makers from the DHS, FBI, and major local police departments. It is a prime opportunity for contractors to showcase AI and digital forensic solutions that address critical agency backlogs and operational modernization needs.
CORE DETAILS
- Date: 2026-04-02
- Location: Reston, VA (Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center)
- Format: In-Person
- Audience: Individuals whose role in their organization includes or supports law enforcement and roles involved in such areas.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Keynote Speakers:
- Mike Fullerton, Assistant Secretary, Office for State and Local Law Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security — "Opening Keynote"
- Kevin Davis, Chief, Fairfax County Police Department — "Closing Keynote: Policing at the Speed of Technology"
Additional Speakers:
- McCord Larsen, Prosecuting Attorney, Cassia County, Idaho — "Fireside Chat: From Evidence to Conviction: Using AI to Close Cases Faster"
- Steven Randazzo, Detective Sergeant - Digital Forensics Section, Fairfax County Police Department — "Fireside Chat: Adapting to Change: Harnessing AI and Triage Tools in Digital Forensics"
- Kevin Lothridge, Forensic Intelligence & Digital Evidence Executive, The Lothridge Group — "Fireside Chat: Adapting to Change: Harnessing AI and Triage Tools in Digital Forensics"
- Ben Jones, Public Safety Advisor, Verkada — "Panel 1: Security at the Front Lines: From Strategic Insights to the Latest Technology"
- Jim Penrose, Founder & CEO, Tranquility AI — "Fireside Chat: From Evidence to Conviction: Using AI to Close Cases Faster"
- Brian Herrick, Vice President - Child Victim Identification, Thorn — "Panel 2: Investigating in the Age of Digital Evidence: AI’s Role in Analyzing Audio, Video, and Image Data"
- Jeff Crocker, Federal and Taskforce Sales Director, Veritone, Inc. — "Panel 2: Investigating in the Age of Digital Evidence: AI’s Role in Analyzing Audio, Video, and Image Data"
- J.J. Wallia, CEO and Chief Evangelist, ADF Solutions — "Fireside Chat: Adapting to Change: Harnessing AI and Triage Tools in Digital Forensics"
- Devin Ross, Public Safety Strategist, Skydio — "Panel 3: Drone as First Responder"
- Mason Sayan, Sales Manager - East, Veritone, Inc. — "Panel 2: Investigating in the Age of Digital Evidence: AI’s Role in Analyzing Audio, Video, and Image Data"
- Lacey Wean, Program Executive for Law Enforcement Solutions, Carahsoft — "Opening Remarks"
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
- Registration & Networking Breakfast (8:00am - 9:00am)
- Opening Remarks (9:00am - 9:10am)
- Opening Keynote (9:10am - 9:30am)
- Panel 1: Security at the Front Lines: From Strategic Insights to the Latest Technology (9:30am - 10:15am)
- Fireside Chat: From Evidence to Conviction: Using AI to Close Cases Faster (10:20am - 10:40am)
- Panel 2: Investigating in the Age of Digital Evidence: AI’s Role in Analyzing Audio, Video, and Image Data (11:10am - 11:55am)
- Fireside Chat 2: Empowering Law Enforcement HR with AI-Driven Intelligence (12:00pm - 12:20pm)
- Fireside Chat: Adapting to Change: Harnessing AI and Triage Tools in Digital Forensics (1:20pm - 1:40pm)
- Panel 3: Drone as First Responder (1:45pm - 2:30pm)
- Closing Keynote: Policing at the Speed of Technology (2:30pm - 3:00pm)
- Networking Reception (3:00pm - 4:00pm)
REGISTRATION
- Cost: Free
Registration: https://carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Register/689881-govevents
BD INTELLIGENCE
Organizations Represented: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice, Fairfax County Police Department, Metropolitan Police Department, Prince William County Police Department, Cassia County, Idaho, Winston-Salem Police Dept.
Key Themes: AI-driven investigative tools, Digital forensic triage, Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCC), Drone as First Responder, Digital evidence management, Cyber resilience
Networking Opportunities:
- Networking Breakfast
- Networking Break
- Networking Lunch
- Networking Reception
SPONSORS
- Verkada
- Tranquility AI
- Thorn
- Veritone, Inc.
- ADF Solutions
- Skydio
