Top Trending GovCon Events - February 5, 2026

At a Glance — February 5, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 7 in-person | 3 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: To be announced (Contracting office located in Rockville, MD), Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190, Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, Maryland

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

🥇 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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🥈 2026 Health Innovation Summit

• Organizer: Carahsoft
• Date: February 11, 2026
• Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190

Carahsoft is hosting a professional summit focused on healthcare transformation through improved access and outcomes. This event provides an update on the latest trends in the Federal marketplace and ...

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🥉 AFCEA CMD Diamond Gala

• Organizer: AFCEA Central Maryland (CMD)
• Date: February 7, 2026
• Location: Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, Maryland

AFCEA Central Maryland is hosting an annual black-tie gala focused on celebrating the regional defense and intelligence community. This event provides a high-profile environment for industry leaders a...

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#4 Small Business Roundtable featuring PEO Services

• Organizer: United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
• Date: February 17, 2026
• Format: Virtual

USSOCOM is hosting a Virtual Small Business Roundtable focused on providing industry partners with a high-level overview of Program Executive Office (PEO) Services operations. This event facilitates d...

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#5 Department of the Air Force Chief Information Officer (DAF CIO) Virtual Open House

• Organizer: Department of the Air Force (DAF)
• Date: March 26, 2026
• Format: Virtual

The Department of the Air Force is hosting a virtual open house focused on mission structure, departmental priorities, and industry engagement pathways. This event provides industry partners with dire...

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#6 SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference 2026

• Organizer: TechConnect (Powered by ATI)
• Date: March 10, 2026 – March 12, 2026
• Location: Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC

TechConnect is hosting a national innovation conference focused on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. This event provides direct acce...

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#7 AFCEA NOVA February Luncheon 2026

• Organizer: AFCEA Northern Virginia (NOVA)
• Date: February 6, 2026
• Location: Carahsoft Technology, Conference & Collaboration Center Room 5E, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190

AFCEA NOVA is hosting a professional luncheon focused on federal acquisition policy and defense modernization. This event provides industry partners and government officials with high-level insights i...

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#8 Office of Centralized Acquisition Service (OCAS) Vendor Information Session and Pipeline Review

• Organizer: General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
• Date: February 17, 2026
• Format: Virtual

The Office of Centralized Acquisition Service (OCAS) is hosting an industry information session focused on procurement pipeline transparency and organizational updates. This event provides industry pa...

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#9 35th Annual Government Procurement Conference (GPC)

• Organizer: Federal Business Council, Inc. (FBC)
• Date: June 11, 2026
• Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall C, Washington, DC

Federal Business Council, Inc. is hosting a national procurement conference focused on fostering business partnerships between the Federal Government, prime contractors, and small or disadvantaged bus...

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#10 DISA Industry Day Announcement: Artificial Intelligence, Smart Databases & Emerging Technology

• Organizer: Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
• Date: February 13, 2026
• Location: Joint Base Andrews (JBA) – Smart Center

DISA is hosting an Industry Day focused on connecting government agencies with innovative technology vendors. This event provides an opportunity for vendors to present solutions supporting modernizati...

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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. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and 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.