Top Trending GovCon Events - February 13, 2026

At a Glance — February 13, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 7 in-person | 3 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: San Jose, CA (Multiple venues including SAP Center and San Jose Convention Center), Virtual (ZoomGov), Waldorf Astoria, Washington, D.C.

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: 10

Trending GovCon Events

🥇 NVIDIA GTC 2026

• Organizer: NVIDIA Corporation
• Date: March 15, 2026 – March 19, 2026
• Location: San Jose, CA (Multiple venues including SAP Center and San Jose Convention Center)

NVIDIA is hosting a premier global AI conference focused on the next wave of innovation in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence. This event provides a platform for developers, researchers...

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🥈 OneGov IT Webinar (Industry)

• Organizer: General Services Administration (GSA)
• Date: February 26, 2026
• Format: Virtual

The General Services Administration is hosting an industry-focused training webinar focused on the OneGov Strategy. This event provides insights into a streamlined procurement model that has already g...

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🥉 2026 Elastic Public Sector Summit

• Organizer: Elastic (Produced by FedScoop)
• Date: March 19, 2026
• Location: Waldorf Astoria, Washington, D.C.

Elastic is hosting a half-day summit focused on operationalizing data through AI, search, and analytics within government agencies. This event provides public sector leaders with strategies to leverag...

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#4 Beyond 2026: Building Resilience in a New Era of Government Contracting

• Organizer: Red Team Consulting
• Date: March 5, 2026
• Location: Towers Crescent Conference Center, 1850 Towers Crescent Plaza, Tysons, VA 22182

Red Team Consulting is hosting a professional development and networking event focused on the future of government contracting. This event provides government contractors with strategic insights into ...

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#5 ACT-IAC IT Management and Modernization COI

• Organizer: American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC)
• Date: February 17, 2026
• Location: 3040 Williams Drive, Suite 500, Fairfax, VA 22031

ACT-IAC is hosting a Community of Interest (COI) meeting focused on IT Management and Modernization. This event provides a collaborative forum for industry and government stakeholders to discuss strat...

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#6 Qlik Public Sector Summit

• Organizer: Qlik
• Date: May 19, 2026
• Location: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20004

Qlik is hosting its premier annual summit focused on empowering the public sector through advancements in data analytics, data quality, AI, and decision intelligence. This event provides a platform fo...

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#7 Reading the Tea Leaves: What Trump Administration Contracting Trends Are Telling Small Businesses About 2026

• Organizer: National 8(a) Association and Deltek
• Date: March 25, 2026
• Format: Virtual

National 8(a) Association is hosting a webinar focused on federal contracting market shifts under the current administration. This event provides a data-driven review of federal spending trends and ea...

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#8 How to Build a Strong Government Sales Strategy – 8 Core Activities (2026 Update)

• Organizer: Alaska APEX Accelerator (University of Alaska Anchorage)
• Date: February 24, 2026
• Format: Virtual

Alaska APEX Accelerator is hosting a high-energy webinar focused on developing effective government contracting sales strategies. This event provides attendees with award-winning tactics to identify b...

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#9 Industry Day for FDA Contact Center Optimization

• Organizer: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Date: February 23, 2026
• Location: To be announced (Contracting office located in Rockville, MD)

The Food and Drug Administration is hosting an Industry Day focused on the optimization of its contact center operations. This event provides industry partners with insight into the agency's requireme...

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#10 2026 Cyber Summit

• Organizer: Potomac Officers Club (POC)
• Date: May 21, 2026
• Location: Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042

Potomac Officers Club is hosting a full-day summit focused on the primary purpose of exploring critical trends and opportunities within the cybersecurity industry. This event provides a high-level pla...

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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 NVIDIA Corporation and General Services Administration (GSA) 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.