The Biological Technologies Office (BTO) of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will host an Industry Day for potential competitors in the DARPA Surgical Competition (DSC). The Industry Day will be held on Wednesday September 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM in-person with a web-link for additional virtual attendance. Advance registration is required. Note: all times listed in this announcement and on the registration website are Eastern Time.

The Industry Day goals include:

1. Introduce the DARPA Surgical Competition vision and goals to the research community;
2. Encourage and promote teaming arrangements among organizations that have the relevant expertise, research facilities, and capabilities for executing research and development responsive to the program goals.

The Industry Day will include brief overview presentations by government personnel as well as an information session to respond to questions from participants. Potential competitors can highlight their technical capabilities through “lightning” talks such that teaming relationships can be developed.