Top Trending GovCon Events - April 19, 2026

At a Glance — April 19, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 8 in-person | 2 virtual
• 9 unique organizers
• Locations: Washington, D.C., Moline, IL, Reston, VA

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: 9

Trending GovCon Events

🥇 Think Gov 2026: Deliver Mission Success With AI, Automation, Data, and Hybrid Cloud

• Organizer: IBM
• Date: June 9, 2026
• Location: Washington, D.C.

IBM is hosting a conference focused on AI, Automation, Data, Hybrid Cloud, Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity. This event provides direct access to high-level Federal IT decision-makers from agencies li...

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🥈 17th Annual Government Contracting Symposium

• Organizer: NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association)
• Date: June 2, 2026 – June 3, 2026
• Location: Moline, IL

NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) is hosting a conference focused on Defense, Government Contracting, Supply Chain, Mission Command. This symposium provides firsthand intelligence on fede...

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🥉 ATARC Expo - Mission AI: Operationalizing AI for Impact Summit

• Organizer: ATARC
• Date: June 25, 2026
• Location: Reston, VA

ATARC is hosting a summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, IT Modernization, Law Enforcement Technology, Data Strategy. This summit is a prime opportunity for contractors to engage w...

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#4 Federal News Network’s AI & Data Exchange 2026

• Organizer: Federal News Network (FNN)
• Date: April 29, 2026 – April 30, 2026
• Format: Virtual

Federal News Network (FNN) is hosting a webinar focused on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Modernization. This event provides critical intelligence on how federal agencies like the DoD are moving b...

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#5 GovCon Advancement Mentoring Engagement (GAME) Breakfast

• Organizer: AFCEA Northern Virginia Chapter
• Date: May 5, 2026
• Location: Reston, VA

AFCEA Northern Virginia Chapter is hosting a networking focused on GovCon, Mentoring, Professional Development. This event offers government contractors a dedicated forum for mentoring and professiona...

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#6 Proposers Day: AMPED

• Organizer: DARPA
• Date: May 13, 2026
• Location: Arlington, Va.

DARPA is hosting a workshop focused on Semiconductors, Photonics, Lasers, Defense Technology, Microsystems. This event provides critical early access to the technical and contracting requirements for ...

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#7 AI Is Changing BD & Capture — How Teams Find, Evaluate, Partner, and Win Faster

• Organizer: NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association)
• Date: April 30, 2026
• Format: Virtual

NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) is hosting a webinar focused on Artificial Intelligence, GovCon, Business Development, Capture Management, Emerging Technologies. This webinar provides c...

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#8 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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#9 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...

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#10 Army Intelligence Industry Day 2026

• Organizer: AFCEA
• Date: June 3, 2026
• Location: Springfield, VA, USA

AFCEA is hosting a conference focused on Army Intelligence, Defense, Intelligence Community. This event offers a rare opportunity for contractors with high-level clearances to engage directly with Arm...

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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 IBM and NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) 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.