Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-Wide Special Notice for Proposers Day
ID: DARPA-SN-25-01Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d5cebae9eb894f9bb84a65dc8fdd4f98/view
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting an unclassified hybrid Proposers Day on November 7, 2024, to discuss the objectives of its Information Innovation Office (I2O) and an upcoming Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The event aims to inform potential proposers about I2O's focus on four key thrust areas: effective artificial intelligence, secure and resilient systems, advanced cyber operations, and information domain protection, emphasizing the need for innovative software solutions that enhance national security. Participation is limited to representatives from proposing organizations, with in-person attendance capped at 136 participants, and registration deadlines set for October 24, 2024; non-U.S. attendees must complete specific documentation for participation. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the BAA Coordinator at HR001125S0002@darpa.mil.

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    HR001125S0002@darpa.mil
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting an unclassified hybrid Proposers Day on November 7, 2024, to discuss its Information Innovation Office (I2O) and its upcoming Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The event aims to inform potential proposers about I2O's technical objectives across four thrust areas: effective AI, secure and resilient systems, advanced cyber operations, and information domain protection. Participation is limited to representatives from proposing organizations, with in-person attendance capped at 136 participants, and registration deadlines are set for October 24, 2024. Non-U.S. attendees must complete specific documentation for participation. The event will feature presentations and networking opportunities, emphasizing the importance of innovative and unconventional software solutions that challenge existing practices to provide strategic advantages for national security. This Proposers Day serves as a platform for collaboration and information sharing, helping participants align their research with national security needs, although it does not obligate DARPA to formally solicit proposals.
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