Every federal conference, agency industry day, training webinar, and set-aside matchmaking event for 2026, curated, filterable, and updated as new events are announced. Maintained by SamSearch for U.S. government contractors, small businesses, and SLED vendors.
Small business contracting with DoD and Coast Guard, OTAs, and SBA/MBDA resources with matchmaking to agency small-business directors.
USDLF summit bridging Capitol Hill and Indo-Pacific defense priorities — policy, posture, and contracting implications for industry supporting the Pacific theater.
USDLF summit focused on accelerating growth and positioning in the federal market — strategy, pipelines, and engagement with defense procurement leadership (confirm venue on registration page).
Scheduled Nov 16-17, 2026 in Reston per USDLF. Navy-focused outlook on fleet priorities, programs, and industry alignment — confirm details on the registration page.
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May 3–9, 2026
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
SBA’s annual recognition and education week: workshops and networking on loans, certifications, and federal market access.
May 6–7, 2026
Defense Leadership Forum (USDLF)
USDLF summit bridging Capitol Hill and Indo-Pacific defense priorities — policy, posture, and contracting implications for industry supporting the Pacific theater.
May 12–14, 2026
U.S. Small Business Administration
Free virtual week from the SBA connecting innovators to SBIR/STTR program managers across 11 federal agencies, with proposal panels and policy updates.
May 12–13, 2026
CWMD / Mission Capabilities Development Consortium (MCDC)
MCDC membership meeting with govmates 1-on-1 matchmaking for the counter-WMD OTA consortium. Membership typically required; confirm venue.
May 12, 2026
Carahsoft & Salesforce
State & local government innovation day with live Salesforce demos, peer panels, and digital transformation case studies.
May 13, 2026
Carahsoft & Salesforce
Texas state & local Salesforce innovation day focused on citizen-centered service delivery and AI-powered CRM modernization.
May 14–15, 2026
ACT-IAC
Flagship ACT-IAC conference: trusted tech at mission speed — AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and CX across civilian and defense agencies.
May 14, 2026
GovExec
Practitioner forum on cyber risk, CMMC, zero trust, and operationalizing risk for federal missions (confirm venue on GovExec).
May 15, 2026
Potomac Officers Club
IT modernization, legacy replacement, cloud migration, DevSecOps, and agency transformation roadmaps. Exact May 2026 day TBD on POC calendar.
May 18–21, 2026
govmates
1-on-1 matchmaking alongside SOF Week for SOCOM ecosystem teaming. SOF Week registration typically required.
May 18–21, 2026
USSOCOM & Global SOF Foundation
Premier global Special Operations Forces conference. 19,000+ attendees, live capability demonstrations, and direct engagement with USSOCOM acquisition leaders.
May 19, 2026
Deltek / GovWin IQ
FAQ-format webinar from Deltek's Kathleen Sievers covering common federal contracting questions and key 2026 industry developments.
May 20–21, 2026
Security Industry Association (SIA)
Government physical security: surveillance, access control, identity, and cyber-physical convergence with DHS and component agency attendance.
May 21, 2026
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
Agency industry day for cybersecurity vendors: procurement priorities, contracts, and small/large business engagement with EXIM.
May 21, 2026
Potomac Officers Club
Senior government cyber leaders and industry executives discuss federal cybersecurity priorities, Zero Trust, and AI-enabled defense.
May 21, 2026
Professional Services Council (PSC)
Half-day hybrid briefings with federal health executives on CMS, VA, MEDCOM priorities, health IT modernization, and industry partnership.
May 27–28, 2026
Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)
Canada's largest defence and security trade show. 300+ exhibitors and 12,000+ attendees focused on Five Eyes industrial cooperation.
May 28–29, 2026
NVSBC / Navy community
Navy and Marine Corps procurement and matchmaking; confirm dates and city via NVSBC / official notice.
June 1–3, 2026
NIST / NICE
NIST's annual cybersecurity workforce conference: 'From Foundations to the Future — Transforming the Cybersecurity Workforce.'
June 1–4, 2026
National Veteran Small Business Coalition
The largest federal small business conference for VOSBs and SDVOSBs. 60+ training sessions, NAICS-matched matchmaking, and 25+ federal agencies.
June 2–4, 2026
AFCEA International
AFCEA's flagship cyber event with U.S. Cyber Command, DISA, DoD CIO, and industry. Keynotes, training, and continuing-education credits.
June 2, 2026
Carahsoft Technology
Carahsoft summit connecting government IT buyers with cloud, cyber, data, and AI vendors — strong channel and GSA/SEWP path visibility.
June 2–3, 2026
NDIA
Annual DLA-focused symposium connecting suppliers with Defense Logistics Agency procurement leaders and prime contractors.
June 2, 2026
Deltek / GovWin IQ
Webinar with Carey Webster on scaling federal contracting operations: org structure, processes, and infrastructure for larger contracts.
June 8–10, 2026
NDIA
Defense capabilities exhibition with senior military leaders and industry covering land, air, sea, space, and cyber programs of record.
June 9–10, 2026
AFCEA International
AFCEA's NATO-focused conference for allied defense and security leadership in Brussels.
June 11, 2026
Federal Business Council
Largest and longest-running conference for small businesses pursuing federal, state, and local contracts. Matchmaking with prime contractors and federal buyers.
June 15–18, 2026
Women's Business Enterprise National Council
4,000+ attendees, 300+ exhibitors. WBE-certified women-owned businesses connect with corporate, government, and prime contractor procurement teams.
June 16, 2026
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science
DOE SBIR/STTR priorities, Phase pathways, and commercialization for awardees and applicants. Confirm June 2026 dates and location on DOE SBIR.
June 18, 2026
Potomac Officers Club
Army modernization, future force priorities, and acquisition strategy with senior Army leadership.
June 22–24, 2026
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS public-sector flagship: cloud migration, FedRAMP, GovCloud, and AI/ML for government workloads.
June 23, 2026
ACT-IAC
Focused ~90-minute session bringing procurement data and market intelligence to decision-makers and pipeline planning.
June 24–25, 2026
AFCEA Scott–St. Louis Chapter
Regional AFCEA conference: cyber and mission IT for TRANSCOM, Scott AFB ecosystem, and Midwest DoD logistics commands.
June 25, 2026
Professional Services Council
10th annual conference on the FAR Overhaul, Other Transaction agreements, Commercial Solutions Openings, and contractor-government partnerships.
June 28 – July 1, 2026
Government Finance Officers Association
80+ CPE-accredited education sessions for state and local public finance officers. Procurement, ERP, treasury, and budget modernization.
July 1–2, 2026
U.S. Defense Leadership Forum (USDLF)
Small business contracting with DoD and Coast Guard, OTAs, and SBA/MBDA resources with matchmaking to agency small-business directors.
July 16, 2026
GovLoop
Innovation and workforce development for public servants and GovCon — leadership, technology adoption, and transformation. Confirm July dates on GovLoop.
July 16, 2026
National Association of Counties
Pre-conference forum for county leaders, CIOs, and technology innovators on emerging tech and digital transformation in local government.
July 17–20, 2026
National Association of Counties
Premier gathering of elected and appointed officials from the nation's 3,069 counties. Workshops, policy sessions, and an exposition for vendors targeting county procurement.
July 21–22, 2026
HUBZone Contractors National Council
Premier conference for HUBZone-certified businesses. Education, networking, and matchmaking with federal agencies and prime contractors.
July 26–29, 2026
National Contract Management Association
The nation's leading conference for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals. Keynotes, breakouts, and CPE sessions.
July 30, 2026
Potomac Officers Club
Air Force and Space Force modernization, programs of record, and acquisition strategy with senior service leadership.
August 1–6, 2026
Black Hat
20,000+ attendees. Four days of hands-on cybersecurity trainings followed by two days of briefings and the Business Hall.
August 6–9, 2026
DEF CON
Hacker and security research conference held immediately after Black Hat. Villages, contests, and Capture the Flag.
August 9–12, 2026
Defense Intelligence Agency
DIA-hosted conference for the Defense Intelligence Information Enterprise. Senior DoD, IC, and FVEY allies; theme: 'Intelligence Technologies for Battlespace Lethality.'
August 13, 2026
GovCIO Media & Research
Half-day forum on agentic AI, autonomous agents, copilots, and responsible AI adoption across federal agencies. Free for .gov / .mil employees.
August 17–18, 2026
CMMC-PNW
Pacific Northwest CMMC compliance event for defense contractors. FCI vs. CUI handling, Level 1 vs. 2 certification, and self-assessment prep.
August 17–20, 2026
NDIA San Diego — Gold Coast
Major West Coast Navy procurement expo and matchmaking with SYSCOM representatives, primes, and small business programs.
August 19–21, 2026
AFCEA International & Army Cyber Center of Excellence
Army cyber flagship: C2, cyberspace ops, and unified land operations; strong Fort Eisenhower / ARCYBER industry attendance.
August 19, 2026
Potomac Officers Club
Federal and industry practitioners on AI strategy, ML use cases, automation, and responsible AI (often closed to media). Representative August date — confirm on POC.
August 24–28, 2026
Deep Tech Week
Week-long Austin gathering of founders, investors, and operators building physical-tech and dual-use companies — strong overlap with DIU, AFWERX, and SBIR ecosystems.
August 27, 2026
Potomac Officers Club
Navy modernization, fleet readiness, and shipbuilding priorities with senior Navy leadership and industry.
September 1–2, 2026
Defense Leadership Forum (USDLF)
USDLF summit focused on accelerating growth and positioning in the federal market — strategy, pipelines, and engagement with defense procurement leadership (confirm venue on registration page).
September 8–10, 2026
Billington CyberSecurity
Large-scale government-industry cyber summit on threats, collaboration, and best practices across federal, state, and industry stakeholders.
September 8–10, 2026
NDIA
DoD R&E-aligned conference on the 14 critical technology areas: AI/autonomy, biotech, hypersonics, microelectronics, quantum, space, and more.
September 14–16, 2026
Air & Space Forces Association
AFA's flagship aerospace conference. ~300 booths, 40+ sessions, and the year's most concentrated Air Force / Space Force decision-maker access.
September 16, 2026
Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
DIU’s annual gathering for non-traditional vendors, startups, and VCs on solicitations, OTAs, and commercial solutions for national security. Confirm fall dates on DIU.
September 17, 2026
SBA Office of Investment and Innovation
National SBIR/STTR conference connecting small businesses with PMs across agencies. Confirm fall 2026 city and dates on SBIR.gov.
September 22–24, 2026
TechConnect
The nation's premier defense innovation event, co-located with the SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference, MOSA Industry & Government Summit, and Resilience Week.
September 24, 2026
Potomac Officers Club
Intelligence community priorities, modernization, and acquisition strategy with senior IC leadership.
October 12–14, 2026
Association of the United States Army
The largest land power exposition in North America. 700+ exhibitors, state-of-the-Army presentations, and the year's deepest Army contractor access.
October 14, 2026
FedHealthIT
Curated federal health IT summit: VA, DHA, CMS, HHS priorities with strong buyer-seller networking. Confirm October dates on FedHealthIT.
October 15, 2026
National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
NCMA forum connecting small businesses, primes, and federal buyers. Annual date and venue vary—confirm on NCMA events calendar.
October 16, 2026
Potomac Officers Club
FMS, multinational programs, and allied interoperability for companies pursuing cross-border defense business. Representative October date — confirm on POC.
October 27–29, 2026
AFCEA International & AFCEA Hawaii
Largest AFCEA Indo-Pacific forum: C4ISR, cyber, and regional security across INDOPACOM priorities.
October 29, 2026
Potomac Officers Club
Federal civilian agency priorities, IT modernization, and procurement strategy with senior civilian leadership.
November 4–6, 2026
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
Premier market research event for the federal A/E/C industry. 5,000+ attendees, business-opportunity sessions with USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, VA, GSA, NASA, and more.
November 12, 2026
AFCEA International
European flagship on NATO C4ISR, cyber, and transatlantic defense cooperation. Confirm November dates on AFCEA.
November 12, 2026
Potomac Officers Club
DHS, CBP, ICE, TSA, and FEMA modernization priorities with senior homeland security leadership.
November 13, 2026
CMMC Liftoff
Hands-on CMMC compliance day for DIB contractors and MSPs: SSP scoping, provider roles, control gaps, and compliance budgeting.
November 16–17, 2026
Defense Leadership Forum (USDLF)
Scheduled Nov 16-17, 2026 in Reston per USDLF. Navy-focused outlook on fleet priorities, programs, and industry alignment — confirm details on the registration page.
November 16–19, 2026
Texas Public Purchasing Association
Up to 17 CEUs for state and local procurement professionals across Texas — useful for vendors targeting SLED in TX.
November 17, 2026
FedScoop
16th annual FedScoop gathering of 1,000+ federal C-level executives, agency leaders, and tech innovators. Quantum, zero-trust, federal AI adoption, and commercial software acquisition.
November 30 – December 4, 2026
National Training and Simulation Association (NDIA)
World's largest modeling, simulation, and training conference. ~20,000 attendees, peer-reviewed papers, tutorials, and a serious-games competition.
December 3, 2026
Potomac Officers Club
Federal healthcare modernization, VA / HHS / DHA priorities, and AI in clinical and administrative workflows.
December 8–9, 2026
Professional Services Council
PSC's annual market forecast: 20+ in-depth reports analyzing defense, civilian, and federal IT markets, compiled from 400+ government, think-tank, and Hill conversations.
December 9, 2026
GovTechConnects
Health IT digital transformation showcase featuring the ACCELERATE 125 Awards in AI, cybersecurity, quantum, and UX/UI.
December 10–11, 2026
ACT-IAC
ACT-IAC flagship year-end conference: AI adoption, digital transformation, CX, and acquisition innovation across civilian and defense.
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Small business outreach events with matchmaking, set-aside-aware programming (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB), and direct access to agency small-business specialists.
Marquee defense industry conferences across Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and the broader defense industrial base.
Federal CIO, CISO, and acquisition leadership events covering Zero Trust, FedRAMP, AI, quantum, and CMMC.
State, county, and city procurement events for vendors targeting state agencies, school districts, and county purchasing offices.
Free, curated, and updated by humans. The SamSearch GovCon Events Calendar tracks every government contracting event worth knowing about in 2026 — built for federal contractors, small businesses, and SLED vendors.
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