--- title: "Top Trending GovCon Events - April 10, 2026" description: "Top 10 trending events for April 10, 2026" date: "2026-04-10T06:15:42.443Z" author: "The G2X Research Team" canonical: "https://g2x.com/blog/trending-govcon-events-conferences-april-10-2026" --- # Top Trending GovCon Events - April 10, 2026 Top 10 trending events for April 10, 2026 Original article: https://g2x.com/blog/trending-govcon-events-conferences-april-10-2026 ## At a Glance β€” April 10, 2026 - **10** events generating contractor interest - **10** in-person \| **0** virtual - **9** unique organizers - **Locations**: Reston, VA, Reston, Virginia, North Bethesda, MD ## Events Drawing Contractor Attention These **10 GovCon events and conferences** are receiving the most interest from government contractors today. High engagement indicates events with strong networking potential, relevant content, or significant agency participation. ## Event Overview - **Trending Events**: 10 - **In-Person**: 10 - **Virtual**: 0 - **Organizers**: 9 ## Trending GovCon Events ### πŸ₯‡ Carahsoft GovExperience Summit 2026 - **Organizer**: Carahsoft - **Date**: June 2, 2026 - **Location**: Reston, VA Carahsoft is hosting a summit focused on Customer Experience (CX), Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Data Intelligence, Service Delivery. This summit offers government contractors insights into how... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/carahsoft-govexperience-summit-2026) ### πŸ₯ˆ DevSecOps Conference 2026 - **Organizer**: Carahsoft Technology Corp. - **Date**: July 28, 2026 - **Location**: Reston, Virginia Carahsoft Technology Corp. is hosting a conference focused on DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, AI, Software Development, Modernization. This conference provides direct access to government leaders and system... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/devsecops-conference-2026) ### πŸ₯‰ 2026 Health IT VIP Reception - **Organizer**: AFCEA Bethesda - **Date**: June 4, 2026 - **Location**: North Bethesda, MD AFCEA Bethesda is hosting a networking focused on Health IT. This exclusive, invite-only reception provides a high-value environment for contractors to network directly with government speakers and He... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-health-it-vip-reception) ### \#4 Sea-Air-Space 2026 - **Organizer**: Navy League of the United States - **Date**: April 19, 2026 – April 22, 2026 - **Location**: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland Navy League of the United States is hosting a conference focused on Defense, Maritime, Aerospace. This is the premier maritime exposition in the United States, providing direct access to senior leader... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/sea-air-space-2026) ### \#5 2026 LEAPS Summit - Operational Readiness 2026: Tech Strategies for Large-Scale Security Challenges - **Organizer**: AFCEA Bethesda - **Date**: May 14, 2026 - **Location**: Washington, DC AFCEA Bethesda is hosting a summit focused on Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Counter-UAS, Secure Communications. This summit is critical for contractors focusi... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-leaps-summit---operational-readiness-2026-tech-strategies-for-large-scale-security-challenges?utm_source=G2Xchange+FedCiv&utm_campaign=28fb79c46d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_09_06_37&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-28fb79c46d-245447821) ### \#6 2026 Spring Intelligence Symposium - **Organizer**: AFCEA - **Date**: April 28, 2026 – April 29, 2026 - **Location**: Springfield, VA AFCEA is hosting a conference focused on Defense, Emerging Leader, Technology, Small Business, Homeland Security, Intelligence, AI, Autonomy, Economic Security. Attendees will gain actionable insights... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-spring-intelligence-symposium) ### \#7 AI Week 2026 - **Organizer**: Scoop News Group (SNG) - **Date**: April 13, 2026 – April 17, 2026 - **Location**: Washington, District Of Columbia, US Scoop News Group (SNG) is hosting a conference focused on Artificial Intelligence, Networking, Technology. AI Week 2026 is the nation's only week-long tech festival dedicated to AI, attracting thousan... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/ai-week-2026?utm_source=G2Xchange+Health&utm_campaign=bd5f90deb7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_03_06_24&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-bd5f90deb7-236816114) ### \#8 VETS26 Welcome Social - **Organizer**: Andrew Morgan - **Date**: June 1, 2026 - **Location**: New Orleans, LA Andrew Morgan is hosting a networking focused on Government Contracting, Veteran-Owned Business. This event offers a prime networking opportunity for government contractors to connect with industry le... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/vets26-welcome-social) ### \#9 2026 Federal AI Forum - **Organizer**: GovCIO Media & Research - **Date**: August 13, 2026 - **Location**: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 20190 GovCIO Media & Research is hosting a summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, Data, Cybersecurity. This forum provides critical insights into the next frontier of 'agentic AI' and its practical impl... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-federal-ai-forum) ### \#10 2026 Law Enforcement-Homeland Security Forum & Technology Exposition - **Organizer**: NCSI - **Date**: May 6, 2026 NCSI is hosting a conference focused on Counterterrorism, Transnational Organized Crime, Counterdrug, Border Security, Maritime Security, Emerging & Innovative Technologies. This classified forum prov... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-law-enforcement-homeland-security-forum--technology-exposition?utm_source=G2Xchange+FedCiv&utm_campaign=89e2f6f548-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_03_27_06_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-89e2f6f548-236799704) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Why are these events generating interest? These 10 events are receiving high engagement from government contractors on G2Xchange, indicating strong networking potential, relevant content, or significant government buyer attendance. Events from organizers like Carahsoft and Carahsoft Technology Corp. consistently draw industry attention. ### How do I find events relevant to my business? Visit [G2Xchange Events](https://app.g2xchange.com/events) to search by date, location, topic, or organizer. Filter for virtual events if travel is a constraint, or find in-person events in your region for face-to-face networking. ### What's the value of attending GovCon events? 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