Join thought leaders and experts from around the globe who are committed
to making the world safer by confronting chem-bio defense challenges.
2024 CBD S&T
Conference
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The CBD S&T Conference brings together the most innovative and influential chemical and biological defense community members from around the globe to share insights and collaborate on the emerging chem-bio threats of tomorrow.
Join the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Chemical and Biological Technologies Department in its role as the Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO) for Chemical and Biological Defense, an integral component of the Chemical and Biological Defense Program, as we Focus Forward to uncover novel concepts and examine groundbreaking discoveries within the chem-bio defense landscape.
The 2024 CBD S&T Conference will be held at the Broward County Convention Center, December 2–5, 2024.
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Why Attend?
Dynamic Learning Experiences
Hear from thought leaders and experts on the latest ideas and innovations in chem-bio defense research. Participants can look forward to thought-provoking keynote speakers, parallel sessions, special sessions, and poster presentations.
Captivating Collaboration
Connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and discuss chem-bio defense issues we all face together. We encourage this critical dialogue and camaraderie between our chem-bio defense stakeholders — including scientists and researchers, government agencies, national and government laboratories, industry, academia, and students.
Business Opportunities
Learn about DTRA JSTO’s current and upcoming research opportunities for small and large businesses, academia, and national and government laboratories directly from science and technology managers, small business contracting representatives, contracting officers, and program managers.
Get Inspired
Have an idea? Share it with us! This event provides direct access to the best and brightest individuals in the chem-bio defense community. Sometimes the most disruptive ideas come directly from attendees sitting in these very seats!
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Key Focus Areas
Join us in our mission to protect the joint force and the nation through transformational solutions in chem-bio defense science and technology.
Approaches to
Characterizing the Threat
from Chemical and Biological Agents
Approaches to Characterizing the Threat from Chemical and Biological Agents using WMD Simulants
Developing Medical Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats
Envisioning the Future of CB Detection and Diagnostics
Innovations to Make Hard Decisions Easier – Generating Actionable Information in the Digital Battlespace
Medical Countermeasures
Mitigating CB Hazards for Joint Forces and Mission
Protecting the Joint Forces from CB Threats
Important
Dates
March 19, 2024
Call for papers open
May 10, 2024
June 17, 2024
Registration Opens
June 17, 2024
Exhibitor registration opens
August 20, 2024
Notice of abstract acceptance/rejection
August 26, 2024
Presentation upload opens
September 17, 2024
Full Conference agenda posted on conference website
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October 11, 2022
Extended presentation upload deadline
October 4, 2024
Exhibitor registration deadline
November 8, 2024
Registration deadline
December 2-5, 2024
2024 Chemical and Biological Defense Science & Technology (CBD S&T) Conference
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