Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Connect is designed to broaden DARPA’s reach and stimulate growth and collaboration between DARPA and small businesses and education institutions new to the agency or to the national security space. With the goal of breaking down barriers of entry, this event is designed to educate, motivate, and inspire potential performers to engage with DARPA to grow the national security innovation  ecosystem.

This full-day November 3rd event will cover topical conversations that include:
· Who is DARPA and What is DARPAConnect?
· Understanding DARPA Announcements and Contract Vehicles
· Engaging DARPA Program Managers
· Interpreting and Shredding DARPA Solicitations
· What is the Heilmeier Catechism?
· Strategies for a Winning DARPA Proposal