Top Trending GovCon Events - February 9, 2026

At a Glance — February 9, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 9 in-person | 1 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042, The Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

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: 9 in-person events for face-to-face networking and 1 virtual options for remote participation.

Event Overview

• Trending Events: 10
• In-Person: 9
• Virtual: 1
• Organizers: 10

Trending GovCon Events

🥇 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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🥈 2026 Cyber Summit

• Organizer: Potomac Officers Club (POC)
• Date: May 21, 2026
• Location: Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042

Potomac Officers Club is hosting a full-day summit focused on the primary purpose of exploring critical trends and opportunities within the cybersecurity industry. This event provides a high-level pla...

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🥉 2026 Navy & Marine Corps Procurement Conference

• Organizer: American Defense Alliance
• Date: May 28, 2026 – May 29, 2026

Navy and Marine Corps procurement opportunities

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#4 2026 NCMA Huntsville Government Contracting Collaborative Forum

• Organizer: NCMA Huntsville
• Date: March 11, 2026
• Location: The Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

Government contracting collaboration, policy trends, and networking between senior government contracting leaders and industry professionals

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#5 2026 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference

• Organizer: National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
• Date: February 23, 2026 – February 25, 2026
• Location: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Tactical wheeled vehicle requirements, acquisition strategies, and technology updates for the Department of Defense and military services

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#6 3rd Annual Government Contracting Summit

• Organizer: The Illinois APEX Accelerator
• Date: March 17, 2026
• Location: 7600 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130

Federal, state, and local government contracting opportunities for small businesses. Includes training, matchmaking sessions with prime contractors, and information on financing and innovation hubs

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#7 AI Forum 2026

• Organizer: ACT-IAC (American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council)
• Date: June 26, 2026
• Location: Carahsoft Conference Center, United States

ACT-IAC is hosting a professional forum focused on the advancements and applications of Artificial Intelligence within the public sector. This event provides a platform for government and industry lea...

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#8 Annual Review™ 2026: Hot Issues In Federal Contracting

• Organizer: Centre Law & Consulting
• Date: February 25, 2026
• Location: Conference Center & Social Lounge, 1750 Tysons Blvd, Second Floor, Tysons, VA 22102

Developments in federal contracting, including acquisition policy, defense pricing, NASA SEWP, GSA/VA schedules, and international trade policy

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#9 Bridging the Gap in GovCon Networking Event 2026

• Organizer: Virginia APEX Accelerator
• Date: March 13, 2026
• Location: Fairfax City, VA

Government contracting networking

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#10 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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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 Govini and Potomac Officers Club (POC) 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.