Registration and Fees

Advance registration is required. The registration deadline is 5:00 PM Eastern on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, or when capacity is reached, whichever comes first. Due to the limitations of the conference facility space, in-person attendance is restricted to the first 250 registrants with a maximum of five (5) individuals from any one organization and no more than two (2) representatives per division/department of that organization. Interested parties are encouraged to coordinate attendance internally within their organization prior to registration. DARPA may modify the in-person organization restriction as needed.

Participants may register for one or both days.

Registration fee for Day 1: $125*
Registration fee for Day 2: $75*

*The registration fee for day 1 covers lunch, coffee break, and evening reception. The registration fee for day 2 covers lunch and coffee break.

You must cancel your attendance by Wednesday, September 18 at 5:00 PM Eastern to receive a registration fee refund.

Eligibility (Non-U.S. Citizens)

All registrants who are not U.S. Citizens must complete and submit either a DARPA Form 60 (U.S. Permanent Resident and Foreign National Visit Request—e.g., industry or academia) or an Official Visit Request (foreign government personnel, only) through the Embassy based in Washington, DC, no later than Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Form 60 submission instructions will be provided in the registration confirmation email. Contact your Embassy staff for assistance in submitting the Official Visit Request. Upon entry to the physical meeting, all attendees must present a valid, Government-issued photo identification.

DSO Objective and Description

DARPA's mission is to identify and pursue high-impact research initiatives across a broad spectrum of science and engineering disciplines for the U.S. Department of Defense. DARPA DSO focuses on nascent and emergent technologies that may result in breakthrough capabilities for U.S. national security applications, and the demonstration of the potential of these technologies through targeted development efforts.

DSO research opportunities are broadcast through a variety of mechanisms, including Program Solicitations such as Broad Area Announcements (BAAs), Disruption Opportunities (DOs), and Advanced Research Concepts (ARCs). These opportunities are designed to enable the global research community to pursue breakthrough ideas while understanding such ideas often include substantial technical risks.

DSO is interested in engaging with the broad research and development community to tackle complex challenges and develop impactful capabilities. We frame our office according to six thrust areas identified for panel discussions during DARPA DSO Day, but encourage any fundamental research concept, idea, or effort that addresses DARPA’s mission.