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Response Deadline09/08/2026, 06:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the US Embassy Canberra involves the organization and management of the Quantum 2050 Symposium Conference. The selected provider will be responsible for planning and executing a high-level technical event for prime contractors associated with the EdUSA AI and Quantum Technologies Initiative. Key deliverables include the recruitment of speakers, the development of professional biographies, and the coordination of the overall conference schedule and agenda. The project requires a contractor with professional conference planning expertise specifically tailored to scientific subject matter. Performance will take place in Canberra, Australia, under NAICS code 561920. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 8, 2026, to support the Department of State in delivering this specialized technical symposium.

General Info

US Embassy Canberra seeks a provider to manage the Quantum 2050 Symposium Conference.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy CanberraView Agency

NAICS

561920 - Convention and Trade Show OrganizersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Canberra, AU-ACT, 2600, AUS

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 19AS2026Q0032 .

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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EdUSA AI & Quantum Technologies Initiative in Australia

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PostedAug 28

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Response DeadlineSep 8

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AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Canberra

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Organizes and manages a high-level technical symposium for prime contractors on EdUSA AI & Quantum Technologies Initiative projects. Plans and executes the Quantum 2050 Symposium Conference, including speaker recruitment, bio development, and schedule coordination. Requires professional conference planning expertise focused on scientific subject matter. Delivers the executed symposium, speaker list, and conference agenda.

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