Top Trending GovCon Events - February 26, 2026

At a Glance — February 26, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 6 in-person | 4 virtual
• 9 unique organizers
• Locations: Warehouse 215, 215 East Grant Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, Online, Washington, DC / Virtual

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: 6 in-person events for face-to-face networking and 4 virtual options for remote participation.

Event Overview

• Trending Events: 10
• In-Person: 6
• Virtual: 4
• Organizers: 9

Trending GovCon Events

🥇 National Small Business Matchmaking Series

• Organizer: U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
• Date: March 11, 2026
• Location: Warehouse 215, 215 East Grant Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004

The U.S. Department of Transportation is hosting an in-person matchmaking event focused on connecting local small businesses to federal contract opportunities. This event provides entrepreneurs with d...

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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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🥉 National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit

• Organizer: U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce (USWCC)
• Date: March 10, 2026 – March 11, 2026
• Location: Washington, DC / Virtual

The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce is hosting a 2-day National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit focused on federal procurement and business development. This event provides small businesses...

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#4 AI Hackathon: AI in Action

• Organizer: ACT-IAC Artificial Intelligence (AI) Working Group
• Date: March 27, 2026
• Format: Virtual

ACT-IAC is hosting a hands-on AI hackathon and solutioning sprint focused on turning emerging AI concepts into practical, mission-focused solutions for the public sector. This event provides a platfor...

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#5 GSA OSDBU Office Hours: Your Business! Your Opportunities! - Regions 1, 2, & 3

• Organizer: U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
• Date: March 3, 2026
• Format: Virtual

The GSA OSDBU is hosting a free webinar focused on primary methods for identifying federal contracting opportunities. This event provides small businesses with actionable knowledge on navigating the S...

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#6 10th Annual PSC Federal Acquisition Conference

• Organizer: Professional Services Council (PSC)
• Date: June 25, 2026
• Location: Westin Arlington Gateway, VA or Virtual

The Professional Services Council is hosting its 10th Annual Federal Acquisition Conference focused on the rapidly changing federal marketplace and evolving acquisition policies. This event provides i...

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#7 Contracting Coffee Hour

• Organizer: Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) / Washington APEX Accelerator
• Date: April 1, 2026
• Format: Virtual

Kitsap Economic Development Alliance is hosting a recurring monthly drop-in session focused on government contracting. This event provides small businesses and contractors with direct access to indust...

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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 National Security Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Conference

• Organizer: National 8(a) Association
• Date: March 11, 2026 – March 12, 2026
• Location: Not specified (Refer to registration link for venue details)

The National 8(a) Association is hosting a two-day conference focused on the intersection of national security, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure. This event provides a platform for industry ...

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#10 PSC Annual Conference

• Organizer: Professional Services Council (PSC)
• Date: May 3, 2026 – May 5, 2026
• Location: The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

Professional Services Council is hosting its premier annual conference focused on the federal contracting industry. This event provides actionable insights into the most pressing government contractin...

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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 U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and C3.AI Government Team at Carahsoft 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.