--- title: "Top Trending GovCon Events - April 9, 2026" description: "Top 10 trending events for April 9, 2026" date: "2026-04-09T06:15:42.276Z" author: "The G2X Research Team" canonical: "https://g2x.com/blog/trending-govcon-events-conferences-april-9-2026" --- # Top Trending GovCon Events - April 9, 2026 Top 10 trending events for April 9, 2026 Original article: https://g2x.com/blog/trending-govcon-events-conferences-april-9-2026 ## At a Glance β€” April 9, 2026 - **10** events generating contractor interest - **10** in-person \| **0** virtual - **10** unique organizers - **Locations**: Reston, VA, Reston, Virginia, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland ## 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 ### πŸ₯‡ Carahsoft GovExperience Summit 2026 - **Organizer**: Carahsoft - **Date**: June 2, 2026 - **Location**: Reston, VA Carahsoft is hosting a summit focused on Customer Experience (CX), Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Data Intelligence, Service Delivery. This summit offers government contractors insights into how... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/carahsoft-govexperience-summit-2026) ### πŸ₯ˆ DevSecOps Conference 2026 - **Organizer**: Carahsoft Technology Corp. - **Date**: July 28, 2026 - **Location**: Reston, Virginia Carahsoft Technology Corp. is hosting a conference focused on DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, AI, Software Development, Modernization. This conference provides direct access to government leaders and system... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/devsecops-conference-2026) ### πŸ₯‰ Sea-Air-Space 2026 - **Organizer**: Navy League of the United States - **Date**: April 19, 2026 – April 22, 2026 - **Location**: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland Navy League of the United States is hosting a conference focused on Defense, Maritime, Aerospace. This is the premier maritime exposition in the United States, providing direct access to senior leader... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/sea-air-space-2026) ### \#4 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... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-hubzone-golf-outing?utm_source=G2Xchange+FedCiv&utm_campaign=525fb62eac-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_07_06_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-525fb62eac-296672492) ### \#5 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... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/ai-week-2026?utm_source=G2Xchange+Health&utm_campaign=bd5f90deb7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_03_06_24&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-bd5f90deb7-236816114) ### \#6 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... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/health-it-summit-2026) ### \#7 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... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-digital-transformation-summit) ### \#8 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... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/technet-international-2026-redefining-defence-in-the-digital-age-innovation-as-a-force-multiplier) ### \#9 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... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-federal-ai-forum) ### \#10 DIA 2026 Industry Day Announcement - **Organizer**: Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) - **Date**: April 23, 2026 - **Location**: Reston, VA Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is hosting a networking focused on Defense Intelligence, Acquisition, Intelligence Community. This event provides critical, classified insight into DIA's acquisition ... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/dia-2026-industry-day-announcement) ## 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 Carahsoft and Carahsoft Technology Corp. consistently draw industry attention. ### How do I find events relevant to my business? Visit [G2Xchange Events](https://app.g2xchange.com/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. 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