Top Trending GovCon Events - February 10, 2026

At a Glance — February 10, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 8 in-person | 2 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: Capital One, 1680 Capital One Drive, Bldg C2, Room 100A, McLean, VA 22102, Online Meeting (Live), 7600 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130

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

🥇 In-Person March Chapter Meeting

• Organizer: ISC2 Northern Virginia Chapter in partnership with ACT-IAC
• Date: March 19, 2026
• Location: Capital One, 1680 Capital One Drive, Bldg C2, Room 100A, McLean, VA 22102

ISC2 Northern Virginia Chapter is hosting a joint chapter meeting focused on national cybersecurity priorities and executive leadership insights. This event provides a high-level platform for professi...

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🥈 Understanding the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program

• Organizer: Kansas APEX Accelerator
• Date: February 17, 2026
• Format: Virtual

Kansas APEX Accelerator is hosting a live webinar focused on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program. This event provides federal contractors with the legal and operational...

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🥉 3rd Annual Government Contracting Summit

• Organizer: The Illinois APEX Accelerator
• Date: March 17, 2026
• Location: 7600 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130

Federal, state, and local government contracting opportunities for small businesses. Includes training, matchmaking sessions with prime contractors, and information on financing and innovation hubs

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#4 Cloud Security Summit

• Organizer: ATARC (Advanced Technology Academic Research Center) in partnership with GovExec
• Date: April 16, 2026
• Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190

ATARC is hosting a professional summit focused on federal cloud modernization and cybersecurity. This event provides a platform for government and industry leaders to collaborate on securing multi-clo...

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#5 CMS Industry Forum 2026

• Organizer: FBC Inc.
• Date: February 19, 2026
• Location: CMS HQ Conference Center 7500 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21244

FBC Inc. is hosting a virtual industry forum focused on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This event provides contractors and prospective contractors with insights into CMS acquisiti...

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#6 From Idea to Impact: SBIR/STTR 101

• Organizer: Norcal APEX Accelerator and the US Dept. of War Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)
• Date: February 12, 2026
• Format: Virtual

Norcal APEX Accelerator is hosting a webinar focused on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. This event provides small businesses with ...

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#7 The OpenGov Conference 2026

• Organizer: OpenGov
• Date: April 29, 2026 – May 1, 2026
• Location: Rosemont, IL

OpenGov is hosting a professional conference focused on modernizing public sector operations and government technology. This event provides a platform for public sector leaders to explore innovative s...

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#8 USSOCOM Rapid Capability Assessment (RCA17) Event

• Organizer: SOFWERX and ICWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM Directorate of Science and Technology (S&T) and the CIA Directorate of Science & Technology (DS&T).
• Date: April 20, 2026 – April 24, 2026
• Location: Chantilly, VA

SOFWERX is hosting a Collaboration Event (CE) focused on "Field-Forward Operations – Future Challenges for SOF and the IC in Data Dense Environments." This event provides a platform for technical expe...

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#9 Humanizing Government Contracting Summit 2026

• Organizer: FORUM: HealthIT|FedCiv|Department of War (presented by nDemand Consulting Services Inc.)
• Date: March 26, 2026
• Location: MODEx Studio, 3005 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305

FORUM is hosting a transformative one-day summit focused on reconnecting the human element in government procurement. This event facilitates high-level collaboration between government leaders and ind...

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#10 2026 Annual Government Contracting Conference

• Organizer: Forvis Mazars US
• Date: May 12, 2026
• Location: Hyatt Regency Reston, 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA 20190

Forvis Mazars is hosting an annual professional conference focused on government contracting compliance, regulations, and oversight. This event provides executives with in-depth commentary and insight...

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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 ISC2 Northern Virginia Chapter in partnership with ACT-IAC and Kansas APEX Accelerator 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.