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A discussion with Dr. John Launchbury, Director of the Information Innovation Office (I20) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), on the agency's role in developing innovative information science and technology that aims to ensure an information advantage for the United States and its allies.

Since 1958, DARPA has been at the forefront of innovation for the U.S. Department of Defense. The agency is responsible for some of the world's most significant scientific and technological breakthroughs, from advances in precision weapons and stealth technology to the modern Internet, automated voice recognition, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, and more. 

Dr. Launchbury recently said in an interview that, "We are on the verge of major breakthroughs in effective defense techniques that will have profound impact on national security as well as how we live our daily digital lives." 

What is DARPA doing to keep the United States safe from cyber threats? What new technological developments can we expect to see in 2017 and beyond?

Featuring:

Dr. John Launchbury, Director, Information Innovation Office (I20), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Dr. John Launchbury develops office strategy, staffs the office, and works with I2O program managers to develop new programs and transition program products. Dr. Launchbury has been instrumental in formulating and implementing I2O research thrusts in programming languages, security, privacy and cryptography. Read more.

Moderator:

Dr. Elizabeth Bodine-Baron, Director, RAND Center for Applied Network Analysis and System Science

Dr. Elizabeth Bodine-Baron is an engineer at the RAND Corporation specializing in complex networks and systems. Read more.