DARPA Open Mic is your monthly quick-hit session bringing you the latest from DARPA’s technical offices, funding opportunities, and engagement pathways.

What’s Happening?

• 15-Minute Update: Get a fast-paced rundown of DARPA’s key announcements, upcoming opportunities, and events across technical offices.
• Interactive Q&A: Bring your questions for the live, moderated Q&A following the monthly update and featured presentation.

Why Attend?

• Stay Informed: Get a timely look at DARPA priorities, program activity, and upcoming opportunities.
• Learn from a DARPA PM: Hear directly from a DARPA PM on the technical ideas, scientific challenges, and mission needs shaping their work at DARPA.
• Find Your Pathway: Better understand how emerging research connects to DARPA’s mission and where your work may align with future opportunities.

Join Us

Date: September 2, 2026   
Time: 2 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Location: DARPAConnect Corner Live Webinar

Registration Information

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Please note you must be logged in to your DARPAConnect account to register for this event. 

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