The Maryland SHIELD Programs will host the Sixth Annual Global SHIELD Network Conference at Graduate Annapolis on September 5 – 6, 2024. The international conference focuses on strengthening public-private partnerships resulting in safer and more secure communities around the world. The conference connects all stakeholders in one location with the common goal of strengthening public-private partnerships and information sharing. The success of this conference relies on support from our private sector partners, non-profit foundations, non-governmental organizations, and others who realize the critical need for public-private partnerships that allow for the prevention and mitigation of terrorist attacks and other major acts of criminal misconduct.

Topics include:

• Violent extremism and terrorism in the US
• International Maritime Security
• Artificial Intelligence Impacts to Investigations
• Protecting Open Spaces
• Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management
• And more to be announced!

REGISTER HERE: https://marylandshield.com/