Top Trending GovCon Events - March 16, 2026

At a Glance — March 16, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 8 in-person | 2 virtual
• 9 unique organizers
• Locations: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 20190, Microsoft Teams Live, Orlando, FL

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: 8 in-person events for face-to-face networking and 2 virtual options for remote participation.

Event Overview

• Trending Events: 10
• In-Person: 8
• Virtual: 2
• Organizers: 9

Trending GovCon Events

🥇 2026 Federal AI Forum

• Organizer: GovCIO Media & Research
• Date: August 13, 2026
• Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 20190

GovCIO Media & Research is hosting a summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, Data, Cybersecurity. This forum provides critical insights into the next frontier of 'agentic AI' and its practical impl...

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

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

Department of the Air Force Chief Information Officer (DAF CIO) is hosting a networking focused on Enterprise IT, Cyber, Networks. This event provides direct access to leadership from the DAF CIO and ...

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🥉 Orlando Government Contracts Week 2026

• Organizer: Federal Publications Seminars
• Date: March 23, 2026 – March 27, 2026
• Location: Orlando, FL

Federal Publications Seminars is hosting a conference focused on Government Contracting, Compliance, Cybersecurity. This event provides intensive, expert-led training on critical compliance and regula...

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#4 3rd Annual Government Contracting Summit

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

Illinois APEX Accelerators is hosting a summit focused on Government Contracting, Defense, Small Business. This summit provides direct access to procurement professionals from major federal agencies a...

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#5 AFCEA Cyber Workforce Summit

• Organizer: AFCEA
• Date: March 24, 2026 – March 26, 2026
• Location: Washington, DC

AFCEA is hosting a conference focused on Cybersecurity, Cyber Workforce, Defense IT. This summit offers a unique opportunity to engage with leadership from the National Defense University and the Depa...

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#6 ChatGPT for Government 101

• Organizer: OpenAI Government Team at Carahsoft
• Date: April 8, 2026
• Format: Virtual

OpenAI Government Team at Carahsoft is hosting a webinar focused on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Government IT. This session provides critical insight into how OpenAI is positioning its ent...

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#7 DoW/VA & Government Health IT Summit

• Organizer: Defense Strategies Institute (DSI)
• Date: April 28, 2026 – April 29, 2026
• Location: Washington, DC

Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) is hosting a summit focused on Health IT, Defense IT, Government IT. This summit offers a high-level forum for contractors to engage with DoD and VA health IT decisi...

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#8 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit

• Organizer: Potomac Officers Club
• Date: March 18, 2026
• Location: Hyatt Regency Reston, 1800 Presidents St, Reston, VA 20190

Potomac Officers Club is hosting a summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Automation. This summit offers direct access to the Chief Digital and AI Officer of the Department of Wa...

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#9 2026 Federal Contracting Forum: Win Perform Comply

• Organizer: Federal Publications Seminars (FPS)
• Date: March 18, 2026
• Location: Arlington, VA (In-Person) / Live Virtual Course

Federal Publications Seminars (FPS) is hosting a webinar focused on Government Contracting, Federal Compliance, Business Development. This forum helps contractors bridge the gap between business devel...

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#10 2026 Federal IT Efficiency Summit

• Organizer: GovCIO Media & Research
• Date: May 20, 2026
• Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 20190

GovCIO Media & Research is hosting a summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Data. This summit provides direct access to discussions on federal IT modernization strategies and GSA's OneGov a...

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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 GovCIO Media & Research and Department of the Air Force Chief Information Officer (DAF CIO) 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.