Top Trending GovCon Events - February 18, 2026

At a Glance — February 18, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 5 in-person | 5 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: Capital One, 1600 Capital One Drive, Bldg C1, Room: Maplewood, McLean, VA 22102, Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035, Online

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: 5 in-person events for face-to-face networking and 5 virtual options for remote participation.

Event Overview

• Trending Events: 10
• In-Person: 5
• Virtual: 5
• Organizers: 10

Trending GovCon Events

🥇 ISC2 Northern Virginia Chapter February Meeting: Securing the Hybrid Cloud

• Organizer: ISC2 Northern Virginia Chapter
• Date: February 26, 2026
• Location: Capital One, 1600 Capital One Drive, Bldg C1, Room: Maplewood, McLean, VA 22102

ISC2 Northern Virginia Chapter is hosting an in-person chapter meeting focused on architecting resilience, visibility, and control across distributed hybrid cloud environments. This event provides cyb...

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🥈 9th Annual NDIA New England Cyber Event

• Organizer: National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) New England Chapter
• Date: April 29, 2026
• Location: Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035

NDIA New England is hosting its 9th annual cyber-focused conference centered on the intersection of cybersecurity and national defense. This event provides a critical platform for industry leaders and...

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🥉 High-Value AI Use Cases in Government: Modernizing Public Health

• Organizer: C3.AI Government Team at Carahsoft
• Date: March 19, 2026
• Format: Virtual

Carahsoft and C3 AI are hosting a webcast focused on the implementation of Enterprise AI within federal health agencies. This event provides actionable insights into consolidating siloed data lakes to...

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#4 Buying or Selling: Navigating the New Landscape of 8(a) M&A Transactions

• Organizer: National 8(a) Association
• Date: February 25, 2026
• Format: Virtual

National 8(a) Association is hosting a monthly webinar series focused on the complexities of mergers and acquisitions within the 8(a) Business Development Program. This event provides critical insight...

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#5 Proposal Management: 10 Key Considerations for Small & Midsize GovCon Firms

• Organizer: NeoSystems
• Date: March 5, 2026
• Format: Virtual

NeoSystems is hosting a professional webinar focused on the strategic decision-making process behind proposal management for government contractors. This event provides small and midsize firms with a ...

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#6 Unlocking America’s Seed Fund: A Guide to SBIR, STTR, and TABA for Small Business Innovation

• Organizer: NCMA DC Chapter (National Contract Management Association)
• Date: February 26, 2026
• Format: Virtual

NCMA DC is hosting a professional webinar focused on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR), and Technical and Business Assurance (TABA) programs. Thi...

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#7 DHS S&T Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Joint IT Support Services Industry Day

• Organizer: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) and the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate
• Date: March 2, 2026
• Format: Virtual

The Department of Homeland Security is hosting a virtual Industry Day focused on upcoming IT support services requirements. This event provides industry partners with direct insight into three specifi...

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#8 ServiceNow Government Forum 2026

• Organizer: ServiceNow
• Date: March 5, 2026
• Location: Gaylord National Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

ServiceNow is hosting a one-day forum focused on how AI and human intelligence can address pressing challenges within government agencies. This event provides attendees with tools and connections to t...

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#9 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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#10 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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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 and National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) New England Chapter 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.