Top Trending GovCon Events - April 24, 2026

At a Glance — April 24, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 7 in-person | 3 virtual
• 9 unique organizers
• Locations: Arlington, VA, Maryland, Virtual

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: 7 in-person events for face-to-face networking and 3 virtual options for remote participation.

Event Overview

• Trending Events: 10
• In-Person: 7
• Virtual: 3
• Organizers: 9

Trending GovCon Events

🥇 Cyber Warfare Division Executive Forum

• Organizer: NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association)
• Date: May 28, 2026
• Location: Arlington, VA

NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) is hosting a summit focused on Cyber Warfare, Offensive Cyber, Defense IT. This forum provides a unique opportunity to engage with the leadership of NDIA...

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🥈 Cross Domain Technical Forum (CDTF)

• Organizer: National Cross Domain Strategy & Management Office (NCDSMO)
• Date: August 18, 2026 – August 20, 2026
• Location: Maryland

National Cross Domain Strategy & Management Office (NCDSMO) is hosting a conference focused on Cross Domain Solutions, Cybersecurity, Defense IT, Intelligence Community. This is the cornerstone event ...

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🥉 Office of Centralized Acquisition Service (OCAS) Updates and Pipeline Review

• Organizer: GSA Office of Centralized Acquisition Service (OCAS)
• Date: May 28, 2026
• Format: Virtual

GSA Office of Centralized Acquisition Service (OCAS) is hosting a webinar focused on Federal Contracting, Acquisition, Small Business Programs. This webinar provides direct access to the OCAS acquisit...

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#4 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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#5 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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#6 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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#7 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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#8 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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#9 TechNet Augusta 2026

• Organizer: AFCEA
• Date: August 17, 2026 – August 20, 2026
• Location: Augusta, GA

Registration is not yet available. Check back in the Spring of 2026. AFCEA is hosting a conference focused on Cybersecurity, Defense IT, Cyber Electromagnetic Activities, Unified Land Operations, Comm...

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#10 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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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 National Cross Domain Strategy & Management Office (NCDSMO) 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.