CAOE Annual Meeting 2024

CAOE Logo in the top middle of the image reading "CAOE The Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency, A Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence" against a blue background encircled by an ASU gold circle. "Annual Meeting April 8-9, 2024" is written in the middle of the image. Promotional images surround the ASU gold circle; from top left clockwise: man pointing to a screen with calculations on it, towers in the distance against a blue sky, shadow of a person with sun as the backdrop with their hand up in the ASU fork position, shadows of people waiting in line with sunset glow in the background.

The CAOE Annual Meeting, held on April 8-9, 2024, at ASU’s DC office, was a resounding success!

The CAOE Annual Meeting is where principal investigators, co-investigators, and student researchers present an overview and provide updates on their projects to DHS stakeholders, showcasing the progress and impact of their work. This event serves as a cornerstone for our center, providing an important platform to showcase ongoing research, education, and transition endeavors while fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange within our community.

A special thank you to our Distinguished Speakers:

Keynote

Maranda Kan, Director, Supply Chain Resilience Center Trade & Economic Security Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Panelists

  • James Sung, Chief, Data Science, Architecture, and Engineering Division of Data, Analytics, and Information Sharing (DAI), Directorate of Technology and Data Services (TDS), Deputy Under Secretary for Management Office of Intelligence and Analysis, US Department of Homeland Security
  • Adam G. Cox, Ph.D., Director, Office of Strategy and Policy, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security

All the speakers’ expertise and contributions enriched our sessions and inspired the attendees. They offered invaluable perspectives and the benefit of their experience, sparking thought-provoking discussions.

We were honored to welcome Maranda Kan as our Keynote Speaker. An ASU alumna, Kan currently serves as the Director of the Supply Chain Resilience Center in the Trade & Economic Security Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Her journey to this pivotal role was ignited by a profound moment during her college years—an inspiring call to service after learning of the tragic event of 9/11. Kan’s commitment to homeland security and resilience is both admirable and inspiring, and we were privileged to have her share her insights and experiences with us.

We also extend our sincerest gratitude to all who participated and contributed to making this event a truly engaging and insightful experience. Your presence and input were invaluable in shaping the success of the CAOE Annual Meeting.

A special thank you to our esteemed researchers, stakeholders, members of the CAOE Board of Directors and representatives from DHS , including Hilary Shackelford, CAOE’s program manager. Our event’s success is also thanks to the team at ASU’s DC office; we couldn’t have done it without them.

One of the highlights of the event was taking a break to view the eclipse on April 8th, adding a memorable moment to our gathering.

Thank you all again for your valuable contributions. Your support and involvement made this event possible. We look forward to continuing our journey of collaboration and innovation with you.