--- title: "Top Trending GovCon Events - March 30, 2026" description: "Top 10 trending events for March 30, 2026" date: "2026-03-30T06:15:42.432Z" author: "The G2X Research Team" canonical: "https://g2x.com/blog/trending-govcon-events-conferences-march-30-2026" --- # Top Trending GovCon Events - March 30, 2026 Top 10 trending events for March 30, 2026 Original article: https://g2x.com/blog/trending-govcon-events-conferences-march-30-2026 ## At a Glance — March 30, 2026 - **10** events generating contractor interest - **9** in-person \| **1** virtual - **9** unique organizers - **Locations**: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 20190, Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, 7901 Tysons One Pl, Tysons, VA 22102, Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road ## 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 ### 🥇 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) ### 🥈 2026 AI Summit - **Organizer**: GovCIO Media & Research - **Date**: November 6, 2026 - **Location**: Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, 7901 Tysons One Pl, Tysons, VA 22102 GovCIO Media & Research is hosting a professional summit focused on the responsible scaling of artificial intelligence across federal missions. This event provides a platform for government and indust... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-ai-summit) ### 🥉 2026 DLA 4D Symposium - **Organizer**: DLA - **Date**: April 1, 2026 – April 2, 2026 - **Location**: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road Overview The event focuses on Digital Interoperability; Data, Analytics & AI; Decision Advantage; Driving Transformation, and much more. Your ticket is good for BOTH days. Join us at the 2026 DLA 4D S... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-dla-4d-symposium) ### \#4 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_-89e2f6f548-236313214) ### \#5 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?utm_source=G2Xchange+Health&utm_campaign=7808e1b570-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_03_27_06_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-7808e1b570-296690862) ### \#6 The 14th Annual Border Security & Intelligence Summit - **Organizer**: Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) - **Date**: April 1, 2026 – April 2, 2026 - **Location**: Washington, DC Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) is hosting a summit focused on Border Security, Intelligence, Law Enforcement. This summit provides direct access to high-ranking CBP and DHS decision-makers, includ... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/the-14th-annual-border-security--intelligence-summit) ### \#7 The OpenGov Conference 2026 - **Organizer**: OpenGov Inc - **Date**: April 29, 2026 – May 1, 2026 - **Location**: Rosemont, IL OpenGov Inc is hosting a conference focused on Public Sector, Modern Governance, Digital Transformation. This conference provides direct access to over 1,000 local government decision-makers, includin... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/the-opengov-conference-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 Federal Contracting Opportunities in Maryland (Bowie) - **Organizer**: Maryland APEX Accelerator - **Date**: April 16, 2026 - **Location**: Bowie, MD Maryland APEX Accelerator is hosting a workshop focused on Government Contracting, Defense Industry, Small Business. This workshop provides critical intelligence on Maryland's federal procurement land... [View Event Details →](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/federal-contracting-opportunities-in-maryland-bowie) ### \#10 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) ## 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 DLA 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. 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