Top Trending GovCon Events - April 6, 2026

At a Glance — April 6, 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, Fairview Marriott, Falls Church, VA, United States (Specific venue details to be finalized)

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 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...

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🥈 Spring Training Conference 2026

• Organizer: The Coalition for Government Procurement
• Date: May 13, 2026 – May 14, 2026
• Location: Fairview Marriott, Falls Church, VA

The Coalition for Government Procurement is hosting a conference focused on Federal Procurement, Healthcare Procurement, Governmentwide Procurement. This conference offers direct access to government ...

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🥉 Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference 2026

• Organizer: ACT-IAC
• Date: May 14, 2026 – May 15, 2026
• Location: United States (Specific venue details to be finalized)

ACT-IAC is hosting a conference focused on Emerging Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic AI. This conference offers a deep dive into how agentic AI and emerging tools are transforming governme...

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#4 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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#5 Federal Small Business Conference for the A/E/C Industry 2026 (SBC)

• Organizer: Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
• Date: November 4, 2026 – November 6, 2026
• Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC

The Society of American Military Engineers is hosting a premier market research conference focused on the federal Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) sector. This event serves as a cri...

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#6 PSC Annual Conference

• Organizer: Professional Services Council (PSC)
• Date: May 3, 2026 – May 5, 2026
• Location: The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

Professional Services Council (PSC) is hosting a conference focused on Federal Contracting, Artificial Intelligence, Acquisition Reform. This is the premier event for GovCon executives to engage direc...

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#7 Strategic Small Business Summit: Foundations for Federal Success

• Organizer: ACT-IAC (American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council)
• Date: May 20, 2026
• Location: Appian, 7950 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA 22102

ACT-IAC is hosting a small business summit focused on building, certifying, and sustaining small businesses within the changing federal marketplace. This event provides critical insights into 2026 com...

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#8 Tools for Building an AI-Enabled SOC

• Organizer: Software Engineering Institute (SEI)
• Date: April 8, 2026
• Format: Virtual

Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is hosting a webinar focused on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Defense. This event provides direct insight into how the SEI is advising major federal agen...

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#9 Using AI to Deliver Improved Government Services with Fewer Resources

• Organizer: Synaptic Government Team at Carahsoft
• Date: April 7, 2026
• Format: Virtual

Synaptic Government Team at Carahsoft is hosting a webinar focused on Artificial Intelligence, Modernization, Security. This webinar offers direct insight into how federal agencies like the Advisory C...

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#10 Washington IT Leadership Forum 2026

• Organizer: Government Technology
• Date: April 7, 2026
• Location: Tacoma, WA

Government Technology is hosting a conference focused on Cybersecurity, IT, Technology. This invitation-only forum provides direct access to state and local IT executives and emerging leaders in Washi...

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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 The Coalition for Government Procurement 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.