join us November 20th, 2024
DHS SBIR P.Ø.W.E.R. Symposium
DHS SBIR P.Ø.W.E.R. Symposium
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is pleased to announce the SBIR Phase Ø AWareness Education and Resources (PØWER) Symposium hybrid event on November 20, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. ET. held virtually and in Washington D.C.
Join us for the official launch of the Phase Ø initiative that seeks to expand awareness of the DHS SBIR program and provide educational assistance and support on the requirements for potential applicants. Participants will also learn more about the annual SBIR solicitation. DHS SBIR representatives will provide specific program details, including new resources created through the Phase Ø program that provide insight on the submission process and topic details.
Join in-person in Washington, D.C., or virtually. This event is free to attend and open to the public, but registration is required. In-person space is limited, but if capacity is reached prior to the cut-off date of November 13, 2024, interested attendees will only be able to register for online attendance; so register today to reserve your seat.
Registration
Event registration is required to attend the DHS PØWER Symposium both in person and virtually. Using the toggle button below, please select whether you will be attending the event in Washington D.C. or virtually and fill out the corresponding registration form.
Agenda
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Registration
9:00 am - 9:25 am
Welcome and Overview of DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the DHS SBIR Phase 0 Program
Dusty Lang, Director, DHS SBIR
9:25 am - 9:35 am
Rules of Engagement
Aleyson Bickley, Contracting Officer, DHS Office of Procurement Operations
9:35 am - 9:55 am
Topic Talk 1 – DHS251-001
9:55 am - 10:10 am
BREAK
10:10 am - 10:30 am
Topic Talk 2 – DHS251-002
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Panel Discussion on “How DHS SBIR Proposals are Reviewed”
MODERATOR
Jenny C. Servo, Ph.D., President, Dawnbreaker, Inc.
PANELISTS
Sridhar Kowdley, Technology Manager, DHS Science & Technology (S&T), Office for Interoperability and Compatibility Technology Center
Angela Ervin, Portfolio Manager, DHS S&T Office of Science and Technology
Karl Harris, Program Manager, DHS S&T Office of Mission & Capability Support
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
LUNCH
12:30 pm – 12:50 pm
Topic Talk 3 – DHS251-003
12:50 pm – 1:20 pm
Getting to Know DHS’s Component Partners and End
Matias Kennedy, Director (Acting), DHS S&T Operations and Requirements Analysis Division
1:20 pm – 1:40 pm
Topic Talk 4 – DHS251-004
1:40 pm – 2:00 pm
Topic Talk 5 – DHS251-005
1:40 pm – 2:00 pm
BREAK
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Introduction to the DHS SBIR Phase 0 Program
Jenny C. Servo, Ph.D., President, Dawnbreaker, Inc.
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Service Provider Panel Discussion: What kind of Assistance Can We Provide?
MODERATOR
Jenny C. Servo, Ph.D., President, Dawnbreaker, Inc.
PANELISTS
TBD
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm
Q&A Session
Dusty Lang, Director, DHS SBIR
Matias Kennedy, Director (Acting), DHS S&T Operations and Requirements Analysis Division
Jenny Servo, Ph.D., President, Dawnbreaker, Inc.
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Wrap up and Closing Comments
Dusty Lang, Director, DHS SBIR