DIA November 2024 Speaker Series: NSA ARC
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    The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is hosting a Speaker Series event focused on the NSA ARC, scheduled for November 19, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Eastern Time. This session aims to provide insights and discussions relevant to the National Security Agency's Advanced Research Collaboration (ARC) initiatives. The event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, with no prior registration required, and the access link will be shared on November 18. For any administrative inquiries, participants can reach out to the DIA Office of Small Business Programs at smallbusiness@dodiis.mil.

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