Top Trending GovCon Events - April 23, 2026

At a Glance — April 23, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 6 in-person | 4 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: Virtual, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia

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: 6 in-person events for face-to-face networking and 4 virtual options for remote participation.

Event Overview

• Trending Events: 10
• In-Person: 6
• Virtual: 4
• Organizers: 10

Trending GovCon Events

🥇 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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🥈 SBA 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, Government Contracting, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing, Finance. This summit provides direct access to SBA gui...

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🥉 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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#4 14th Annual NOVA B2G Matchmaking Conference & Small Business Expo

• Organizer: Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
• Date: May 28, 2026
• Location: Northern Virginia

Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is hosting a conference focused on B2G, Government Contracting, Small Business. This event offers a high-value opportunity for small businesses to engage in direct m...

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#5 Aligning your Services with the Right Federal Contract Vehicle

• Organizer: FedWin Academy
• Date: April 30, 2026
• Format: Virtual

FedWin Academy is hosting a webinar focused on Federal Contracting, Business Development, Capture Management. This webinar provides a practical framework for aligning pipeline strategy with federal co...

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#6 4th Annual HHS DOI Buy Indian Industry Day & Matchmaking

• Organizer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Date: April 27, 2026 – April 28, 2026
• Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a conference focused on Federal Procurement, Buy Indian Act, Small Business. This event offers a rare opportunity for direct matchmaking with bu...

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#7 FedInsider AI in the Public Sector

• Organizer: FedInsider
• Date: June 11, 2026
• Format: Virtual

FedInsider is hosting a webinar focused on AI, Public Sector, Data Management, Automation. This webinar provides critical insights for contractors on how government agencies are transitioning from pil...

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#8 AIA/NDIA Technical Data Rights Forum

• Organizer: NDIA
• Date: September 16, 2026 – September 17, 2026
• Location: Arlington, VA

NDIA is hosting a forum focused on Intellectual Property, Technical Data Rights, Defense Industry. This forum provides a critical platform for government contractors to discuss the newest regulatory a...

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#9 Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Cybersecurity Industry Day

• Organizer: Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
• Date: May 21, 2026
• Location: Washington, DC

Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is hosting a conference focused on Cybersecurity, Privacy, AI Governance. This event offers a rare opportunity to brief EXIM's CIO and CISO directly on c...

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#10 Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit 2026

• Organizer: Gartner
• Date: June 2, 2026 – June 4, 2026
• Location: Las Vegas, NV

Gartner is hosting a summit focused on Enterprise Applications, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud, DevSecOps. This summit offers direct access to Gartner an...

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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 NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) 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.