Top Trending GovCon Events - April 12, 2026

At a Glance — April 12, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 8 in-person | 2 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 20190, Virtual, Washington, DC

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.

Format Mix: 8 in-person events for face-to-face networking and 2 virtual options for remote participation.

Event Overview

• Trending Events: 10
• In-Person: 8
• Virtual: 2
• Organizers: 10

Trending GovCon Events

🥇 2026 Federal IT Efficiency Summit

• Organizer: GovCIO Media & Research
• Date: May 20, 2026
• Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 20190

GovCIO Media & Research is hosting a summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Data. This summit provides direct access to discussions on federal IT modernization strategies and GSA's OneGov a...

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🥈 2026 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit

• Organizer: U.S. Small Business Administration
• Date: May 5, 2026 – May 6, 2026
• Format: Virtual

U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a summit focused on Small Business, Artificial Intelligence, Government Contracting, Finance, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Human Resources. This sum...

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🥉 DoW/VA & Government Health IT Summit

• Organizer: Defense Strategies Institute (DSI)
• Date: April 28, 2026 – April 29, 2026
• Location: Washington, DC

Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) is hosting a summit focused on Health IT, Defense IT, Government IT. This summit offers a high-level forum for contractors to engage with DoD and VA health IT decisi...

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#4 [GOVCON ROUNDUP LIVE] Teaming, Joint Ventures, and the Hidden Edge in Federal Contracting

• Organizer: Govology
• Date: April 15, 2026
• Format: Virtual

Govology is hosting a webinar focused on Federal Contracting, Legal Compliance, Small Business Strategy. This session provides actionable intelligence on how to use teaming and joint ventures to pursu...

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#5 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...

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#6 OSINT Tech Expo 2026

• Organizer: OSINT Foundation
• Date: April 30, 2026 – May 1, 2026
• Location: Reston, Virginia

OSINT Foundation is hosting a expo focused on OSINT, Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Defense IT. This event offers the largest gathering of OSINT-related exhibitors showcasing the latest technology and s...

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#7 2026 Annual Government Contracting Conference

• Organizer: Forvis Mazars
• Date: May 12, 2026
• Location: Hyatt Regency Reston, 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA 20190

Forvis Mazars is hosting a conference focused on Government Contracting, Compliance, Accounting. This conference provides critical updates on DCAA and DCMA audit trends, Cost Accounting Standards, and...

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#8 2026 Capitol Hill Pacific Defense Summit

• Organizer: Defense Leadership Forum
• Date: May 6, 2026 – May 7, 2026
• Location: Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20515

Defense Leadership Forum is hosting a summit focused on Defense, Indo-Pacific, Shipbuilding. This summit provides defense contractors with direct access to 2026 contracting priorities for USINDOPACOM ...

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#9 2026 Digital Transformation Summit

• Organizer: Potomac Officers Club
• Date: April 22, 2026
• Location: Hilton-McLean 7920 Jones Branch Drive McLean, VA 22102

Potomac Officers Club is hosting a summit focused on Digital Transformation, AI, Cybersecurity. This summit provides direct access to high-ranking digital and information officers from DOT, DOI, and D...

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#10 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...

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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 GovCIO Media & Research and U.S. Small Business Administration consistently draw industry attention.

How do I find events relevant to my business?

Visit G2Xchange 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?

Industry events provide direct access to government buyers, agency forecasts, and upcoming procurement information. They're also ideal for meeting potential teaming partners, understanding competitor positioning, and building relationships that support your BD pipeline.

How can I maximize my event attendance?

Research attendees and agencies in advance, prepare your capability statement, and schedule meetings with key contacts. Post-event follow-up is critical—connect on LinkedIn and reference specific conversations to build lasting relationships.