FYI: Join Us at DHS/SVIP Demo Week Event on May 21-22, 2024!

Hello W3C CCG Community,

If you are in the Washington, DC metro area on May 21 & 22, I hope you will join us for our annual SVIP Demo Week Event.

This is an in-person only event that is free to attend and open to anyone, but you do have to register (Online registration is now closed, but on-site registration is open) .

The complete event agenda can be found @ https://custom.cvent.com/D71B7D8189BD45EA9E6B4842B3ECD6AE/files/fab46feb65774931957cd032d8024dda.pdf

Of particular relevance to this community, I would point your attention to Day 2 (May 22nd) program, which includes:

  *   Presentations/Demos from our Software Supply Chain Security companies
  *   Fireside chat with CBP & USCIS leaders who are directly involved in their W3C VCDM/DID Implementations
  *   Panel Session on EU Digital Markets Act Impact on U.S. Startups
  *   Presentations/Demos from our Digital Credentialing companies who are implementing W3C VCDM/DID standards
  *   Presentations/Demos from our Digital Wallet & Verifier companies who are implementing W3C VCDM/DID standards

There will also be a technology expo where all of our portfolio companies will be available to answer questions about their implementations.

The event will be held at:
USPTO Madison Building
600 Dulany Street, Alexandria VA 22314
Directions & Parking information @ https://web.cvent.com/event/8c284a1d-cb71-42cf-a8ce-1d987ffbc440/websitePage:04669b77-184c-4234-a8ca-2e2462c90d9c?locale=en-US&tm=gzF3-cymKQYRCfoPPoKP_dTICm0jkRGzPzQFjhnyy3M

Hope to see you there!

Best Regards,

Anil

Anil John
Technical Director, Silicon Valley Innovation Program
Science and Technology Directorate
US Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC, USA

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[SVIP Demo Week 2024]


Innovative Startups Drive DHS Mission Solutions!


May 21-22, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET

USPTO Madison Building
1600 Dulany St.
Alexandria, VA 22314

Join Us!

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May 21-22 Program
Tech Expo & Networking
Special Keynotes
DHS Agencies Fireside Chat
Panel Discussions

  *   Doing Business
with S&T
  *   AI Experts Discussion
  *   EU Digital Markets Impact

Startup Technology Demos

  *   Computer Vision
  *   Cybersecurity
  *   Data Analytics
  *   HealthTech
  *   Language Translation
  *   Identity, Digital Credentials
  *   Identity, Digital Wallets
  *   Sensors

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Join us in Alexandria, VA, on May 21-22 for demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies and to hear insights from startups on their collaboration journey with SVIP. Plus, learn about additional funding and partnership opportunities with DHS at Tuesday's "Partnership Pathways for DHS R&D and Commercialization" panel and at Wednesday's fireside chat with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Customs and Border Protection, two DHS agencies working with startups.

Are you interested in developing, buying, or integrating novel technologies? Don't miss this opportunity to engage with startups developing innovative technologies, meet with industry leaders, and gain insights from DHS operational agency representatives on the importance of developing capabilities that support the needs of DHS. Register today to receive Demo Week announcements and reminders!
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The Demo Week agenda features special keynotes, a variety of technology demonstrations, panel discussions on AI and the EU Digital Markets Act impact on U.S. Startups. Join us before and after the presentations to network with startups, investors, and DHS operational agencies at the Startup Tech Expo. Learn more about Demo Week speakers and panelists, SVIP's Portfolio Companies, and view the full agenda on the SVIP Demo Week event page<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYml0Lmx5L1NWSVAtRGVtb1dlZWsyNCIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAzMjEuOTIxMzQyMTEifQ.4u7GcBB0bYja7dxcSectUp8np2D6XYSMPvheR11rKFE/s/695187204/br/239217485415-l>.

SVIP offers U.S. and international startups non-dilutive funding to carry out prototype projects and possibly transition successful projects to production. SVIP is helping to reshape how government, entrepreneurs, and industry work together to develop cutting-edge solutions. SVIP is accepting applications for the Synthetic Data Generator Topic Call through April 10. Learn more about the DHS use cases, technical requirements, and how to apply: https://bit.ly/SVIP-SDG-IndustryDay<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYml0Lmx5L1NWSVAtU0RHLUluZHVzdHJ5RGF5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDMyMS45MjEzNDIxMSJ9.cgesAF0tjOvF-08U8iWH86hIu6rXgSqXUzJo1D_x220/s/695187204/br/239217485415-l>.

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