SVIP Demo Week 2024 | Homeland Security

The Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T’s) Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) was pleased to host the annual Demo Week conference on May 21-22, 2024, in Alexandria, VA. This two-day event featured keynotes from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership, expert panel discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) and the EU Digital Markets Act impact on U.S. startups, and presentations and technology demonstrations from across SVIP’s startup partners. 

Both days kicked-off with a keynote speaker and featured startup technology demonstrations focused on computer vision, cybersecurity, data analytics, health tech, identity, language translation, and sensors. The event also included expert panel discussions on artificial intelligence and partnership pathways for DHS R&D and commercialization, a fireside chat with DHS agencies on working with startups, and breakout sessions led by S&T and SVIP leadership. This year also explored the EU Digital Markets Act impact on U.S. Startups.

You can view the technology demonstration presentations, watch the live panel discussion recordings, and learn more about Demo Week 2024 startup companies and speakers by visiting the SVIP Demo Week 2024 Event Page.

May 21 Agenda:

Startup Tech Expo and Networking

Welcome to Demo Week!

Keynote Address

 Silicon Valley Innovation Program

 Sensors & HealthTech Technology Presentations 

Partnership Pathways for DHS R&D and Commercialization Panel

 AI Expert Panel Discussion

Computer Vision Technology Presentations

Data Analytics & Language Translation Technology Presentations

 SVIP Startup Tech Expo & Networking

May 22 Agenda:

Startup Tech Expo and Networking

 Welcome & Keynote Address

Cybersecurity Technology Presentations

Fireside Chat with DHS Agencies on Working with Startups

EU Digital Markets Act Impacts on US Startups Panel Discussion

Identity – Digital Credentials Technology Presentations

Identity – Digital Wallets Technology Presentations

SVIP Startup Tech Expo & Networking

About SVIP  

On behalf of DHS S&T, SVIP partners with operational components to invest in startup companies from across the nation and around the world, with viable technologies suitable for rapid prototyping projects to adapt, develop and harness cutting-edge capabilities that are commercially sustainable, while simultaneously meeting the needs of DHS operational components and programs. For more information on current and future SVIP solicitations, visit Silicon Valley Innovation Program or email dhs-silicon-valley@hq.dhs.gov.