Top Trending GovCon Events - February 16, 2026

At a Glance — February 16, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 10 in-person | 0 virtual
• 9 unique organizers
• Locations: A & B Creative Events Center, 5012 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, San Jose, CA (Multiple venues including SAP Center and San Jose Convention Center), Baltimore, MD

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: 9

Trending GovCon Events

🥇 Minority GovCon Business Summit

• Organizer: Minority GovCon Business (Vinyl 2 Vinyl LLC & Global Business Women Trailblazers)
• Date: February 26, 2026 – February 28, 2026
• Location: A & B Creative Events Center, 5012 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

Minority GovCon Business is hosting a three-day professional summit focused on navigating the challenges and opportunities within the federal marketplace. This event provides minority-owned businesses...

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🥈 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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🥉 2026 AFCEA TechNet Cyber

• Organizer: AFCEA International
• Date: June 2, 2026 – June 4, 2026
• Location: Baltimore, MD

AFCEA International is hosting a three-day conference and exhibition focused on dominating the digital battlespace through cyber security and technical mastery. This event serves as a center of gravit...

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#4 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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#5 2026 Defense Software & Data Summit

• Organizer: Govini
• Date: March 10, 2026
• Location: The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Govini is hosting an invite-only summit focused on the transformative role of software, AI, and data in Defense Acquisition. This event convenes senior leaders from government, industry, and academia ...

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#6 2026 Future Force Capabilities Conference & Exhibition (FFC)

• Organizer: National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
• Date: June 8, 2026 – June 10, 2026
• Location: Las Vegas, NV

NDIA is hosting a premier defense industry conference and exhibition focused on harnessing 21st-century technology to redefine modern warfare. This event provides a collaborative platform for industry...

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#7 2026 Missile Defense Conference

• Organizer: National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
• Date: April 21, 2026 – April 23, 2026
• Location: TBD

NDIA is hosting a specialized defense conference focused on the strategic and technical evolution of missile defense systems. This event provides a high-level forum for industry leaders and government...

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#8 2026 National Energy, Technology, Environmental Small Business Summit

• Organizer: Energy, Technology and Environmental Business Association (ETEBA)
• Date: May 26, 2026 – May 28, 2026
• Location: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Aurora, Colorado

ETEBA is hosting a national small business summit focused on energy, technology, and environmental sectors. This event connects small businesses with leadership from federal agencies and industry part...

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#9 AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition 2026

• Organizer: Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA)
• Date: March 24, 2026 – March 26, 2026
• Location: Huntsville, AL (Von Braun Center)

The Association of the U.S. Army is hosting a premier three-day symposium and exposition focused on advancing the Total Army's modernization through collaboration between military, industry, and acade...

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#10 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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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 Minority GovCon Business (Vinyl 2 Vinyl LLC & Global Business Women Trailblazers) and NVIDIA Corporation 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.