Top Trending GovCon Events - February 28, 2026

At a Glance — February 28, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 7 in-person | 3 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: Washington, D.C., Virtual, Bethesda, MD or 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: 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

🥇 AITalks 2026

• Organizer: AISCOOP (Scoop News Group)
• Date: April 14, 2026
• Location: Washington, D.C.

AISCOOP is hosting AITalks 2026 focused on the operational deployment and governance of artificial intelligence within the federal government. This event provides a platform for top government leaders...

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

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

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate is hosting a other focused on IT Management Support Services, Service Delivery Support, Information Assurance Compliance ...

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🥉 CrowdStrike Fal.Con Gov 2026

• Organizer: CrowdStrike
• Date: March 17, 2026 – March 18, 2026
• Location: Washington, D.C.

CrowdStrike is hosting a premier public sector cybersecurity summit focused on securing national infrastructure in the era of Artificial Intelligence. This event provides government leaders and securi...

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#4 2026 FedHealth Conference

• Organizer: Professional Services Council (PSC)
• Date: May 21, 2026
• Location: Bethesda, MD or Virtual

The Professional Services Council (PSC) is hosting the ninth annual FedHealth Conference focused on critical industry policy and acquisition priorities within civilian and military health sectors. Thi...

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#5 Naval Applications of Machine Learning (NAML) 2026

• Organizer: AFCEA San Diego and Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific)
• Date: March 2, 2026 – March 5, 2026
• Location: Hyatt Regency La Jolla (March 2–3) and NIWC Pacific (March 4–5)

AFCEA San Diego and Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) is hosting a workshop focused on Machine Learning, Naval Applications, Defense IT. This event provides direct access to Navy...

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#6 Winning Government Contracts with a Zero Trust Mindset: Prioritizing Cybersecurity Readiness Webinar

• Organizer: GovConWire
• Date: March 31, 2026
• Format: Virtual

GovConWire is hosting a virtual webinar focused on the integration of Zero Trust principles and cybersecurity compliance into the federal procurement process. This event provides government contractor...

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#7 Introduction to AI: Foundations, Tools, and Opportunities

• Organizer: SCORE
• Date: March 3, 2026
• Format: Virtual

SCORE is hosting a other focused on Small Business, Entrepreneurship. This event offers small business owners the opportunity to gain business insights and communications from SCORE and its partners, ...

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#8 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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#9 2026 CyberScape Summit

• Organizer: GovCIO Media & Research
• Date: April 16, 2026
• Location: Renaissance Arlington Capital View, 2800 Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA 22202

GovCIO Media & Research is hosting a full-day summit focused on federal cybersecurity priorities and emerging defense tactics. This event provides a platform for federal and industry leaders to explor...

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#10 2026 Space Systems Command (SSC) Cyber Series - Patrick Space Force Base

• Organizer: Federal Training Partnership (FTP)
• Date: March 4, 2026
• Location: Patrick Space Force Base, Florida

Federal Training Partnership is hosting a mission-driven technical expo focused on advancing cybersecurity innovation and operational readiness for the Space Force enterprise. This event provides a pl...

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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 AISCOOP (Scoop News Group) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate 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.