--- title: "Top Trending GovCon Events - March 29, 2026" description: "Top 10 trending events for March 29, 2026" date: "2026-03-29T06:15:42.198Z" author: "The G2X Research Team" canonical: "https://g2x.com/blog/trending-govcon-events-conferences-march-29-2026" --- # Top Trending GovCon Events - March 29, 2026 Top 10 trending events for March 29, 2026 Original article: https://g2x.com/blog/trending-govcon-events-conferences-march-29-2026 ## At a Glance — March 29, 2026 - **10** events generating contractor interest - **6** in-person \| **4** virtual - **10** unique organizers - **Locations**: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 20190, Virtual, Newport News, VA ## 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**: 6 in-person events for face-to-face networking and 4 virtual options for remote participation. ## Event Overview - **Trending Events**: 10 - **In-Person**: 6 - **Virtual**: 4 - **Organizers**: 10 ## Trending GovCon Events ### 🥇 2026 Law Enforcement-Homeland Security Forum & Technology Exposition - **Organizer**: NCSI - **Date**: May 6, 2026 NCSI is hosting a conference focused on Counterterrorism, Transnational Organized Crime, Counterdrug, Border Security, Maritime Security, Emerging & Innovative Technologies. This classified forum prov... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-law-enforcement-homeland-security-forum--technology-exposition?utm_source=G2Xchange+FedCiv&utm_campaign=89e2f6f548-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_03_27_06_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-89e2f6f548-245688798) ### 🥈 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) ### 🥉 AI Is Changing BD & Capture — How Teams Find, Evaluate, Partner, and Win Faster - **Organizer**: NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) - **Date**: April 30, 2026 - **Format**: Virtual NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) is hosting a webinar focused on Artificial Intelligence, GovCon, Business Development, Capture Management, Emerging Technologies. This webinar provides c... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/ai-is-changing-bd--capture--how-teams-find-evaluate-partner-and-win-faster?utm_source=G2Xchange+Defense&utm_campaign=4137481814-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_03_26_06_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-4137481814-245707455) ### \#4 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) ### \#5 Grants QSMO Industry Day - **Organizer**: Grants QSMO - **Date**: April 21, 2026 - **Format**: Virtual Grants QSMO is hosting a other focused on Grants Management, Federal IT, GSA Schedules. This event provides critical intelligence on the new Grants Management Special Item Number (SIN) approach. Contr... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/grants-qsmo-industry-day) ### \#6 Spring 2026 Reverse Industry Day “Understanding Industry’s Use of AI in Approaching Government Solicitations” - **Organizer**: Department of the Army, Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) - **Date**: April 21, 2026 - **Location**: Fort Eustis, VA Department of the Army, Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) is hosting a workshop focused on Artificial Intelligence, Proposal Generation, Government Contracting. This event provides a uni... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/spring-2026-reverse-industry-day-understanding-industrys-use-of-ai-in-approaching-government-solicitations) ### \#7 .Next 2026 - **Organizer**: Nutanix - **Date**: April 7, 2026 – April 9, 2026 - **Location**: Chicago, IL Nutanix is hosting a conference focused on Agentic AI, Distributed Data, Modern IT. This conference provides government contractors and IT leaders with strategic guidance on agentic AI and cloud-nativ... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/next-2026) ### \#8 Association of the United States Army's Annual Meeting 2026 - **Organizer**: Association of the United States Army (AUSA) - **Date**: October 12, 2026 – October 14, 2026 - **Location**: Washington, DC Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is hosting a conference focused on Defense, Land Power, National Security. This is the largest land power exposition in North America, featuring over 700 e... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/association-of-the-united-states-armys-annual-meeting-2026) ### \#9 Government Marketing – Beyond the Playbook - **Organizer**: Digital Government Institute - **Date**: June 2, 2026 - **Format**: Virtual Digital Government Institute is hosting a webinar focused on Government Marketing, Public Sector Marketing, Federal IT Events. This webinar offers government contractors practical insights and real-wo... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/government-marketing--beyond-the-playbook) ### \#10 Introduction to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) - **Organizer**: North Carolina Military Business Center - **Date**: April 1, 2026 - **Format**: Virtual North Carolina Military Business Center is hosting a webinar focused on Government Contracting, Defense Logistics, Supply Chain. This webinar is critical for contractors seeking to do business with th... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/introduction-to-defense-logistics-agency-dla-internet-bid-board-system-dibbs) ## 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 NCSI and GovCIO Media & Research 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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