--- title: "Top 10 GovCon Events: October 7, 2026" description: "Explore the top 10 GovCon events the G2X community researched most over the last 24 hours on The GovCon Calendar." date: "2026-10-07T07:30:00-04:00" author: "The G2X Research Team" canonical: "https://g2x.com/blog/top-10-govcon-events-october-7-2026" --- # Top 10 GovCon Events: October 7, 2026 Explore the top 10 GovCon events the G2X community researched most over the last 24 hours on The GovCon Calendar. Original article: https://g2x.com/blog/top-10-govcon-events-october-7-2026 Yesterday’s G2X community research on The GovCon Calendar puts acquisition, AI, cybersecurity and health research in the top 10 GovCon events roundup. The list ranges from virtual procurement discussions to technology conferences and research briefings. Each overview explains the program, organizer and participation context. ## [1\. The FORUM Exchange: AI in federal procurement](https://g2x.com/app/events/forum-exchange-ai-in-action) FORUM’s October 15 virtual Exchange examines how AI can be used across federal procurement, from developing requirements and conducting market research through source selection and contract execution. The session, “AI in Action: Transforming Federal Procurement from the Inside Out,” features acquisition and AI-leadership perspectives from Jaime Gracia and Mary Joyce Schwarz. The discussion includes workforce training, compliance and trust alongside practical adoption. It gives acquisition professionals and contractor teams a focused look at changes to procurement practice, with registration available through the event listing. ## [2\. The FORUM Exchange: Government forms in ServiceNow](https://g2x.com/app/events/forum-exchange-introducing-axist) The October 19 FORUM Exchange is a separate virtual session focused on AXIST, a government form-automation tool built inside ServiceNow. The program follows a form from AI-guided intake and validation through routing, approval and the records needed to audit the process. The emphasis is workflow implementation: replacing manual PDF and email steps while maintaining security and traceability. Federal ServiceNow delivery teams and government staff responsible for forms modernization can use the session to examine that approach. Registration is linked from the event page. ## [3\. Red Hat Government Symposium 2026](https://g2x.com/app/events/red-hat-government-symposium) Red Hat’s October 28 symposium takes place at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. The program connects governed AI, cyber resilience, automation and hybrid infrastructure with the practical work of modernizing government systems across cloud, data centers and the edge. The listed agency representation includes the FBI, CISA, Defense Health Agency and VA Office of Inspector General. Sessions offer technology and mission context, rather than solicitation-specific proposal instruction. The event listing provides registration and program details for government and industry participants. ## [4\. CON 1200V: Contract Pre-Award](https://g2x.com/app/events/con-1200v---contract-pre-award) The Federal Acquisition Institute and General Services Administration offer this virtual contract pre-award course beginning October 13. The listing identifies federal contracting and acquisition professionals as its principal audience. Its focus is the acquisition work before contract award, making it a process-learning event rather than a buyer-matchmaking session. Capture and proposal professionals considering it should review the registration requirements and intended audience through the event page. The listing does not provide a detailed syllabus, so it should not be read as a promise of instruction on a particular solicitation. ## [5\. Appian Government 2026](https://g2x.com/app/events/appian-government-1-2) Appian Government meets October 29 at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia, with a program on AI, process automation and public-sector modernization. Agency voices include the Army, HHS, Commerce and federal investigative organizations, alongside platform demonstrations and peer discussions. The conference combines mission perspectives with practical access to Appian product experts through personalized meetings. Topics include AI agents, generative AI, process intelligence and the relationship between data and operational workflows. Registration is free. The program also includes networking and a closing reception for public-sector leaders and industry partners. ## [6\. CyberSat 2026](https://g2x.com/app/events/cybersat-2026) Access Intelligence’s CyberSat runs November 2–5 in Reston and Chantilly, Virginia, with sessions on cybersecurity for satellites, spacecraft and ground systems. The program covers AI-enabled threats, cyber-resilient architectures, post-quantum security and testing before launch, with government and commercial space-security perspectives. Unclassified sessions take place at the Hyatt Regency Reston; a separate classified program is hosted at The Aerospace Corporation’s SCIF. Access to that portion requires U.S. citizenship and the appropriate active clearance. Registration options include separate tabletop-exercise add-ons, so attendees should distinguish the main pass from optional exercises when planning participation. ## [7\. AFCEA Las Vegas Tech & Cyber Expos](https://g2x.com/app/events/afcea-las-vegas-tech--cyber-expos) AFCEA Las Vegas Chapter’s November 4–5 program pairs two base events: the Tech, Cyber & Tactical Expo at Creech Air Force Base on the first day and the Tech & Cyber Expo at Nellis Air Force Base on the second. Exhibits and technical talks focus on communications, IT, cybersecurity and tactical technologies. The format brings solution demonstrations to military technical audiences at the two locations. The event page links registration; exhibitors and visitors should review the applicable participation and base-access arrangements for each day. ## [8\. San Marcos Small Business Expo](https://g2x.com/app/events/small-business-expo--san-marcos-in-celebration-of-national-apex-day) The October 8 expo in San Marcos, California, brings together the San Diego & Imperial Valley SBDC, the Women’s Business Center and the APEX Accelerator for National APEX Day. Its focus is government procurement, financing and practical business support. The program includes a procurement-opportunities session and access to agency and corporate buyers, lenders and business-resource organizations. Topics span mentor-protégé programs, socioeconomic certifications, defense-industrial-base readiness and foreign ownership considerations. Registration is $10. The mix is aimed at small-business owners seeking procurement contacts and operating support, not a technical delivery conference. ## [9\. 2026 FedCiv Summit](https://g2x.com/app/events/2026-fedciv-summit) Potomac Officers Club’s October 29 FedCiv Summit focuses on civilian-agency modernization, including AI adoption, resilient infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, cloud and workforce enablement. The in-person program combines keynotes and parallel panels with a networking reception, breaks and lunch. The agenda is designed for senior government and industry leaders examining mission priorities and partnership decisions across the civilian market. The venue is still to be announced in the listing. Registration is available through the event page, where participants can follow the location and program details before making travel plans. ## [10\. ARPA-H Emerging Health Innovators Proposers’ Day](https://g2x.com/app/events/arpa-h-emerging-health-innovators-ehi-initiative-proposers-day) ARPA-H’s October 13 virtual Proposers’ Day explains its Emerging Health Innovators initiative and 16 health and biotechnology topics. Areas include clinical generative AI, programmable DNA synthesis, tissue preservation and new approaches to diagnosing and treating disease. The session is intended for prospective research applicants, including teams considering collaboration with early-career investigators. Its value is understanding technical fit and the application opportunity, rather than meeting a conventional services buyer. Health-technology firms, research teams and proposal-support staff can reach registration through the event listing. ## Put the right GovCon events on your calendar Add individual events to your personal calendar as you find them. 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