--- title: "Top Trending GovCon Events - March 19, 2026" description: "Top 10 trending events for March 19, 2026" date: "2026-03-19T06:15:03.250Z" author: "The G2X Research Team" canonical: "https://g2x.com/blog/trending-govcon-events-conferences-march-19-2026" --- # Top Trending GovCon Events - March 19, 2026 Top 10 trending events for March 19, 2026 Original article: https://g2x.com/blog/trending-govcon-events-conferences-march-19-2026 ## At a Glance — March 19, 2026 - **10** events generating contractor interest - **9** in-person \| **1** virtual - **9** unique organizers - **Locations**: N/A, Hilton-McLean 7920 Jones Branch Drive McLean, VA 22102, Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 20190 ## 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**: 9 ## Trending GovCon Events ### 🥇 CUI Marking, Metadata & Lifecycle Management - **Organizer**: Digital Government Institute - **Date**: April 9, 2026 - **Format**: Virtual Digital Government Institute is hosting a workshop focused on Cybersecurity, Data Management, Compliance. This workshop is critical for contractors needing to align with NIST SP 800-171 standards and ... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/cui-marking-metadata--lifecycle-management?utm_source=G2Xchange+Defense&utm_campaign=70dd9fb9fc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_03_18_06_30&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-70dd9fb9fc-296686084) ### 🥈 2026 Digital Transformation Summit - **Organizer**: Potomac Officers Club - **Date**: April 22, 2026 - **Location**: Hilton-McLean 7920 Jones Branch Drive McLean, VA 22102 Potomac Officers Club is hosting a summit focused on Digital Transformation, AI, Cybersecurity. This summit provides direct access to high-ranking digital and information officers from DOT, DOI, and D... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-digital-transformation-summit) ### 🥉 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... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-federal-ai-forum) ### \#4 3rd Annual FutureG For Defense & Warfare Summit 2026 - **Organizer**: Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) - **Date**: March 25, 2026 – March 26, 2026 - **Location**: The American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005 Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) is hosting a summit focused on 5G, 6G, FutureG. This summit provides direct access to DoD and federal leaders defining the roadmap for 6G and the integration of 5G i... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/3rd-annual-futureg-for-defense--warfare-summit-2026) ### \#5 ACT-IAC Cybersecurity Summit 2026 - **Organizer**: Carahsoft - **Date**: October 14, 2026 - **Location**: Reston, VA Carahsoft is hosting a other focused on Government Technology, Information Technology. This event offers a platform for government and industry engagement at the Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration C... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/act-iac-cybersecurity-summit-2026) ### \#6 AITalks 2026 - **Organizer**: Scoop News Group - **Date**: April 14, 2026 - **Location**: Washington, D.C. Scoop News Group is hosting a conference focused on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Cybersecurity. AITalks provides direct access to high-level federal AI decision-makers from agencies like th... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/aitalks-2026?utm_source=G2Xchange+Health&utm_campaign=5d71f422ed-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_02_26_11_00&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-5d71f422ed-296662903) ### \#7 Federal Contractors Conference - **Organizer**: 10times.com - **Date**: June 8, 2026 – June 10, 2026 - **Location**: Washington, DC 10times.com is hosting a conference focused on Federal Contracting. The Federal Contractors Conference provides a platform for industry professionals to network and discuss the latest trends and regul... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/federal-contractors-conference?utm_source=G2Xchange+Health&utm_campaign=47bc3b4200-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_03_02_10_56&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-47bc3b4200-296662903) ### \#8 Industry Day 2026 - **Organizer**: Women In Defense Greater Hampton Roads - **Date**: May 15, 2026 - **Location**: Newport News, VA Women In Defense Greater Hampton Roads is hosting a conference focused on Government Contracting, Defense, Procurement. This event provides direct access to SBA procurement insights and strategies for... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/industry-day-2026) ### \#9 2026 UiPath Public Sector Summit (FUSION Public Sector) - **Organizer**: FedScoop - **Date**: May 5, 2026 - **Location**: Waldorf Astoria, Washington, D.C. FedScoop is hosting a conference focused on Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Public Sector IT. Learn how Agentic Automation orchestrates agents, robots, AI, and people with built-in governance to ... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-uipath-public-sector-summit-fusion-public-sector) ### \#10 Health IT Summit - **Organizer**: GovCIO Media & Research - **Date**: September 2, 2026 - **Location**: Bethesda Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 GovCIO Media & Research is hosting a summit focused on Health IT, Artificial Intelligence, Data. This summit provides direct access to federal health leaders focused on high-priority initiatives like ... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/health-it-summit-1) ## 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 Digital Government Institute and Potomac Officers Club consistently draw industry attention. ### How do I find events relevant to my business? Visit [G2Xchange Events](https://app.g2xchange.com/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. 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