Top Trending GovCon Events - March 26, 2026

At a Glance — March 26, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 7 in-person | 3 virtual
• 9 unique organizers
• Locations: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 20190, Orlando, FL, 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: 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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🥈 NCMA World Congress 2026

• Organizer: FedSubK
• Date: July 26, 2026 – July 29, 2026
• Location: Orlando, FL

National Contract Management Association is hosting a conference focused on Contract Management, Federal Procurement, Cybersecurity, AI, Supply Chain. This event provides direct access to the Chief Ac...

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🥉 Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner

• Organizer: Small Business Center Network
• Date: April 2, 2026
• Format: Virtual

Small Business Center Network is hosting a workshop focused on Government Contracting, Innovation, R&D. This workshop is critical for small business owners in North Carolina looking to navigate the co...

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#4 Future of GSA Schedules - GSA Updates and VA TAC Insights

• Organizer: AFCEA
• Date: April 7, 2026
• Location: The Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank

Join us for a deep dive into the latest updates on GSA Schedules and valuable insights from VA TAC at our upcoming event! Welcome to the Future of GSA Schedules - GSA Updates and VA TAC Insights event...

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#5 PNNL TechFest

• Organizer: Federal Business Council (FBC)
• Date: June 16, 2026 – June 17, 2026
• Location: Richland, WA

Federal Business Council (FBC) is hosting a expo focused on Energy, National Security, Data Science. This event provides direct access to over 800 PNNL employees, including leading researchers and tec...

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#6 AI Hackathon: AI in Action

• Organizer: ACT-IAC
• Date: March 27, 2026
• Format: Virtual

ACT-IAC is hosting a conference focused on Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Data Science. This hackathon provides a direct opportunity for contractors to build and showcase mission-aligned AI prototype...

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#7 Human Factors in GovCon – Government Contracting Foundations

• Organizer: Small Business Center Network
• Date: April 8, 2026
• Format: Virtual

Small Business Center Network is hosting a webinar focused on Government Contracting, Federal Procurement, Small Business. This session provides critical business development intelligence for small bu...

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#8 2026 Law Enforcement Innovation Summit

• Organizer: Carahsoft
• Date: April 2, 2026
• Location: Reston, VA

Carahsoft is hosting a summit focused on Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Digital Forensics. This summit provides direct access to high-level law enforcement decision-makers from the DHS, FBI, and majo...

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#9 DoW Mission Partner Environment (MPE) Summit

• Organizer: Department of War Chief Information Officer (DoW CIO)
• Date: April 14, 2026 – April 16, 2026
• Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Department of War Chief Information Officer (DoW CIO) is hosting a summit focused on Defense IT, Mission Partner Environment, Cybersecurity, Information Sharing, Modernization. The DoW MPE Summit is a...

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#10 2026 FedHealth Conference

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

Professional Services Council (PSC) is hosting a conference focused on Federal Health, Civilian Health, Military Health. This conference provides direct access to senior leaders from HHS, VA, and DoD ...

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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 FedSubK 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.