Join us for remarks from our ONIC Director, followed by the plenary session, "Combating the Emerging National Security Threats to America; The Synthetic Drug Crisis," presented by Day Two plenary speaker Derek Maltz.

Derek Maltz will address the need to synchronize law enforcement efforts to confront current public health and security threats. He will emphasize collaboration with professionals managing the increasing challenges of addiction and mental health, which contribute to heightened drug demand. The presentation will outline the threats posed by transnational organized crime networks and demonstrate how technology can unify and enhance agency responses to these crimes. Maltz will discuss emerging threats responsible for unprecedented fatalities in communities due to substances imported from China and Mexico. The session will also examine how traditional terrorist organizations are increasingly engaging in criminal activities for financial support. The importance of interagency collaboration will be highlighted as essential for addressing significant and escalating security threats in the United States. Additionally, Maltz will share insights from his work with families affected by fentanyl poisoning and from his tenure as Acting DEA Administrator. He will present intelligence on the expanding involvement of Chinese criminal groups with Mexican cartels in distributing lethal drugs across the United States. Finally, the presentation will address advancements in criminal communication security enabled by encrypted applications.