Why Should I Attend?

The Chemical & Biological Technologies Directorate of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) invites you to join us at the 2010 CBD S&T Conference scheduled for 15-19 November 2010, in Orlando, Florida.  This year’s theme is “Accelerating Science for the Warfighter and Beyond”.  

Business Opportunities

As an agency on the cutting edge of defense against the threat of weapons of mass destruction, DTRA frequently leverages the capabilities and expertise found in the private sector. Therefore, DTRA strongly advocates relations with firms and businesses, including those that are small and disadvantaged, and other entities of interest.  Come see examples of research conducted through these relationships, interact with current performers, and learn about current and future opportunities.

Learning Opportunities

There will be more than 800 combined keynote, platform, and poster presentations of the latest and best developments in chemical and biological research.  87% of those surveyed last year said that the knowledge and skills gained at the conference were applicable to their jobs.  Dr. Stanley Cohen of Stanford University stated:
“If I have learned two things by the end of the meeting that are useful and directly applicable to my lab, then going to the meeting has been a success. And at this particular meeting, it has been like a candy shop, and I have well exceeded that quota.”

Networking Opportunities

Come interact with more than 1300 of your peers.  This is a fantastic chance to meet others in your own and related fields.  Opportunities for collaboration and synthesis abound.  Take advantage of the medical and physical disciplines congregating at one time and place.