Top Trending GovCon Events - April 8, 2026

At a Glance — April 8, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 10 in-person | 0 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: Washington, DC, Reston, VA, San Diego, CA

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.

Event Overview

• Trending Events: 10
• In-Person: 10
• Virtual: 0
• Organizers: 10

Trending GovCon Events

🥇 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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🥈 CyberSmart 2026: The Two Edges of AI's Sword

• Organizer: Carahsoft Technology Corp.
• Date: April 9, 2026
• Location: Reston, VA

Carahsoft Technology Corp. is hosting a conference focused on Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management. This event offers direct access to CISA leadership and industry experts to discus...

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🥉 AIAA AVIATION Forum

• Organizer: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
• Date: June 8, 2026 – June 12, 2026
• Location: San Diego, CA

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is hosting a conference focused on Aviation, Aerospace, Hypersonics, eVTOL, STOL, Advanced Propulsion, Autonomy, Digital Transformation, AI. A...

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#4 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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#5 2026 HUBZone Golf Outing

• Organizer: HUBZone Contractors National Council
• Date: July 20, 2026
• Location: Clifton, VA

HUBZone Contractors National Council is hosting a networking focused on HUBZone, Government Contracting, Small Business. This event serves as the primary networking kickoff for the National HUBZone Co...

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#6 Boots, Bulls, & Business @ VETS26

• Organizer: Vaultes, Ibility, Huntridge Labs, and Bixal
• Date: June 2, 2026
• Location: New Orleans, LA

National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) is hosting a networking focused on Government Contracting, Veteran-Owned Small Business. This event provides a dedicated networking environment for ve...

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#7 Health IT Summit 2026

• Organizer: AFCEA Bethesda
• Date: May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
• Location: Rockville, Maryland

AFCEA Bethesda is hosting a summit focused on Healthcare, IT, Artificial Intelligence. This summit provides direct access to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other federal leaders foc...

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#8 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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#9 TechNet International 2026: Redefining Defence in the Digital Age: Innovation as a Force Multiplier

• Organizer: AFCEA Europe
• Date: June 9, 2026 – June 10, 2026
• Location: Brussels, Belgium

AFCEA Europe is hosting a conference focused on Defence IT, C5ISR, Cybersecurity, Innovation. This event provides a critical platform for collaboration with NATO and EU institutions in Brussels, offer...

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#10 AI Week 2026

• Organizer: Scoop News Group (SNG)
• Date: April 13, 2026 – April 17, 2026
• Location: Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Scoop News Group (SNG) is hosting a conference focused on Artificial Intelligence, Networking, Technology. AI Week 2026 is the nation's only week-long tech festival dedicated to AI, attracting thousan...

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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 Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) and Carahsoft Technology Corp. 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.