The Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T’s) Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) is hosting the annual Demo Week conference on May 21-22, 2024, daily from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET in Alexandria, VA. This two-day event will feature keynotes from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership, expert panel discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) and the EU Digital Markets Act impact on U.S. startups, and presentations and technology demonstrations from across SVIP’s startup partners.
Both days will kick-off with a keynote speaker and feature startup technology demonstrations focused on computer vision, cybersecurity, data analytics, healthtech, identity, language translation, and sensors. The event will also include expert panel discussions on artificial intelligence and partnership pathways for DHS R&D and commercialization, a fireside chat with DHS agencies on working with startups, and breakout sessions led by S&T and SVIP leadership. This year will also explore the EU Digital Markets Act impact on U.S. Startups.
Advance registration for Demo Week ends at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 16. However, walk-in registration will be permitted.
Already registered? Check out the event page for updates, including speaker bios and the full program, and be on the lookout for an email with local directions and Demo Week tips soon!
May 21 Agenda:
8:00 | Startup Tech Expo and Networking
9:00 | Welcome to Demo Week!
9:10 | Keynote Address
9:25 | Silicon Valley Innovation Program
9:35 | Sensors & HealthTech Technology Presentations
11:10 | Partnership Pathways for DHS R&D and Commercialization Panel
1:00 | AI Expert Panel Discussion
2:00 | Computer Vision Technology Presentations
3:15 | Data Analytics & Language Translation Technology Presentations
4:10 | SVIP Startup Tech Expo & Networking
May 22 Agenda:
8:00 | Startup Tech Expo and Networking
9:00 | Welcome & Keynote Address
9:25 | Cybersecurity Technology Presentations
10:45 | Fireside Chat with DHS Agencies on Working with Startups
12:50 | EU Digital Markets Act Impacts on US Startups Panel Discussion
1:50 | Identity - Digital Credentials Technology Presentations
3:15 | Identity - Digital Wallets Technology Presentations
4:25 | SVIP Startup Tech Expo & Networking