About D60
D60 is a three-day Symposium hosted by DARPA in honor of its 60th Anniversary. The Symposium will highlight DARPA’s innovative approach to creating breakthrough technologies and capabilities from the Agency’s past, present, and future. DARPA’s mission requires a constant stream of novel ideas and contributions from innovators looking beyond what is possible now. D60 will provide attendees the opportunity to engage with up-and-coming innovators, along with some of today’s most creative and accomplished scientists and technologists, as they continue to provide these contributions. By sharing our record of innovative achievements over the past 60 years, DARPA aims to inspire attendees to explore future technologies, their potential application to tomorrow’s technical and societal challenges, and the dilemmas those applications may engender. D60 participants will have the opportunity to be a part of the new relationships, partnerships, and communities of interest that this event aims to foster, and advance dialogue on the pursuit of science in the national interest.
D60 will feature six Plenary Sessions focused on topics of broad import and interest as well as 30 themed Breakout Sessions that will enable participants to dive more deeply into particular topics of interest. An Exhibit Hall will feature displays from each of DARPA’s six technical offices, detailing a selection of programs that reflect the breadth of DARPA’s research portfolio as well as the range of its performer base. Visitors to the Exhibit Hall will also have the opportunity to view an extensive showcase of historical displays and artifacts with highlights from DARPA’s storied past.
143
Speakers
03
Day Event
6
Plenary Sessions
30
Breakout Sessions
Schedule
Day 01
Wednesday, September 5
Registration
Woodrow Wilson Foyer
Opening Remarks – Dr. Steven Walker, DARPA Director
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
Mosaic Warfare and Multi-Domain Battle
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
Break
Electronics Resurgence
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
Polyplexus Exhibit Introduction
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
Exhibits / Break
Prince George's D&E
Exhibits / Breakout Session 1
- DARPA and AI: Visionary Pioneer and Advocate Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
- Wide Band Gap Semiconductors Annapolis 1-2
- Information-driven Materials and Manufacturing Annapolis 3-4
- Doing Business with DARPA Baltimore 1-2
- DARPA at the Tactical Edge - TIGR, RAA, and the Future Baltimore 3-5
- DARPA X-Planes Chesapeake 4-6
Exhibits
Prince George's D&E
Alumni Reception (separate registration required)
Town Park / Lower Atrium
Day 02
Thursday, September 6
Registration
Woodrow Wilson Foyer
Exhibits / Breakfast
Prince George's D&E
Opening Remarks
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
Achieving a Beneficent Cyber Future
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
Break
Enterprise Disruption
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
BioNext
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
Exhibits / Lunch
Prince George's D&E
Exhibits / Breakout Session 2
- TTO Office Panel: Space and Maritime Cherry Blossom Ballroom
- STO Systems Office Panel: Part 1 Annapolis 1-2
- DSO Office Session: Discover DSO Annapolis 3-4
- BTO Office Session: Biology for Security - Living Sensors Baltimore 1-2
- MTO Office Panel: Sensors and the Electromagnetic Spectrum Baltimore 3-5
- I2O Office Strategy Chesapeake 4-6
Exhibits / Break
Prince George's D&E
Exhibits / Breakout Session 3
- Autonomy and Robotics Cherry Blossom Ballroom
- DARPA's Use of Prize Based Challenges Annapolis 1-2
- A New Spin on Spintronics Annapolis 3-4
- Trajectory of Neurotechnology Baltimore 1-2
- Altering the Foundation of Our Digital Society Baltimore 3-5
- Time as a Weapon Chesapeake 4-6
Exhibits / Break
Prince George's D&E
Exhibits / Breakout Session 4
- Future of Space Cherry Blossom Ballroom
- Doing Business with DARPA - Other Transactions Annapolis 1-2
- Turning Technology into Capability Annapolis 3-4
- Accelerating Science Baltimore 1-2
- From ARPAnet to the Internet, Web, Cloud, and Beyond: What's Next? Baltimore 3-5
- DARPA & Academia: Lessons and Insights Chesapeake 4-6
Exhibits / Break
Prince George's D&E
Exhibits / Reception
Prince George's D&E
Anniversary Dinner with Keynote Speaker ADM William McRaven, USN Retired
Potomac Ballroom A&B
Day 03
Friday, September 7
Registration
Woodrow Wilson Foyer
Breakfast
Prince George's D&E
Breakout Session 5
- TTO Office Panel: Air and Ground Cherry Blossom Ballroom
- I2O Office Strategy Annapolis 1-2
- DSO Office Session: Discover DSO Annapolis 3-4
- BTO Office Session: Biology for Security – Warfighter Readiness and Resiliency Baltimore 1-2
- MTO Office Panel: Computation and the Electronics Resurgence Initiative Baltimore 3-5
- STO Systems Office Panel: Part 2 Chesapeake 4-6
Break
Opening Remarks
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
Combating Emerging Weapons of Mass Destructions and Terror Threats
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
DARPA Risers
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
USD(R&E) Technical Roadmap – The Honorable Mike Griffin, USD(R&E)
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
Closing Remarks – Dr. Steven Walker, DARPA Director
Woodrow Wilson Ballroom
Plenary Keynote Speakers
Dr. Steven Walker
Director, DARPA
The Honorable Michael Griffin
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
Dr. Timothy Grayson
DARPA, Strategic Technology Office (STO)
Dr. Fred Kennedy
DARPA, Tactical Technology Office (TTO)
Mr. Andreas Olofsson
DARPA, Microsystems Technology Office (MTO)
Dr. Brian Pierce
DARPA, Information Innovation Office (I2O)
Dr. Justin Sanchez
DARPA, Biological Technologies Office (BTO)
Dr. Vincent Tang
DARPA, Defense Sciences Office (DSO)Event Venue
Gaylord National Harbor
Room Block
Guest Room Block (limited availability)
Room Rate: $250/night (government per diem) plus applicable tax
Cutoff Date: Monday, August 13, 2018
Group Name: DARPA60 (use for phone reservations only)
Phone Reservations: 301-965-4000
Online Reservations: Closed
Deposit: All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival will forfeit one
night's room and tax
Registration
General Attendee Registration Fee: $525
DoD Attendee Registration Fee: $375
D60 is currently sold out. We look forward to seeing you at our next event.
NOTICE: Be aware of emails imitating correspondence from DARPA, some of them contain malware. The only legitimate email address for the symposium is DARPA60@darpa.mil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Can I still register for D60?
A.No, D60 is currently sold out. Please email DARPA60@darpa.mil if you would like to be added to the wait list.
Q.What is the registration fee for D60?
A.The registration fee is $525 for non-DoD attendees and $375 for DoD attendees.
Q.What does the registration fee include?
A.The registration fee covers access to all plenary and breakout sessions, the exhibit hall, the anniversary dinner, and meals. Meals include 2 continental breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 reception/dinner.
Q.What is the cancellation policy?
A.Registration fees will be fully refunded for any attendee who cancels prior to 5:00 PM ET on August 22, 2018. After that time, no refunds will be made. If you would like to transfer your registration to someone else within your organization, please email DARPA60@darpa.mil.
Q.May I register for individual sessions or dinner and only pay for those elements of the event?
A.No. The registration fee is inseverable.
Q.Is there a limit to the number of people who can attend per organization?
A.Attendance may be limited per organization once capacity is reached.
Q.Who can attend the alumni reception on Wednesday, September 5, 2018?
A.The alumni reception is restricted to current and former DARPA Employees and support contractors.
Q.How much does the alumni reception cost?
A.The alumni reception is $40 per person to cover light hors d’oeuvres. There will be a cash bar.
Q.May I change my selections for Breakout Sessions?
A.Attendees have the option to attend any session during the event. Preferences are used to determine space allocations.
Q.Will the sessions be recorded?
A.Yes, DARPA will video record all Plenary and Breakout Sessions. Plenary Sessions will be posted to DARPA’s YouTube channel after the event and Breakout Sessions will be archived internally.
Q.Is photography and videography allowed during the event?
A.Yes, photography and videography are allowed during the event.
Q.Are media allowed at the event?
A.Yes, media can register for the event by selecting "Media" as their registration type.
Q.What is the recommended attire for the event?
A.Recommended dress is business casual and uniform of the day for military attendees. Business attire is appropriate for the reception and dinner on Thursday, September 6.
Questions ?
Please email the D60 Planning Team at DARPA60@darpa.mil.
NOTICE: Be aware of emails imitating correspondence from DARPA, some of them contain malware. The only legitimate email address for the symposium is DARPA60@darpa.mil.