Top Trending GovCon Events - May 10, 2026

At a Glance — May 10, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 9 in-person | 1 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: New Orleans, LA, Reston, VA, Washington, D.C.

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: 10

Trending GovCon Events

🥇 Boots, Bulls, & Business @ VETS26

• Organizer: Vaultes, Ibility, Huntridge Labs, and Bixal
• Date: June 2, 2026
• Location: New Orleans, LA

National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) is hosting a networking focused on Government Contracting, Veteran-Owned Small Business. This event provides a dedicated networking environment for ve...

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🥈 Digital Transformation Summit 2026

• Organizer: ACT-IAC
• Date: September 22, 2026
• Location: Reston, VA

ACT-IAC is hosting a summit focused on Digital Transformation, Government IT. This summit provides a dedicated forum for government and industry leaders to discuss the evolution of digital transformat...

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🥉 FedTalks 2026

• Organizer: FedScoop
• Date: November 17, 2026
• Location: Washington, D.C.

FedScoop is hosting a summit focused on AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Quantum Computing, Digital Services, Zero Trust. FedTalks is the largest annual gathering of C-level executives and innovators in the ...

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#4 NDIA Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX)

• Organizer: NDIA
• Date: May 12, 2026 – May 14, 2026
• Location: Huntington Place

This is a premier DOD buyer/supplier event. Detroit may bring a few extra challenges, but MDEX 2026 brings the spotlight.  Ten times the visibility.  Ten times the opportunity.  We’re showing the worl...

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#5 Army Intelligence Industry Day 2026

• Organizer: AFCEA
• Date: June 3, 2026
• Location: Springfield, VA, USA

AFCEA is hosting a conference focused on Army Intelligence, Defense, Intelligence Community. This event offers a rare opportunity for contractors with high-level clearances to engage directly with Arm...

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#6 Federal Small Business Conference for the A/E/C Industry 2026 (SBC)

• Organizer: Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
• Date: November 4, 2026 – November 6, 2026
• Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC

The Society of American Military Engineers is hosting a premier market research conference focused on the federal Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) sector. This event serves as a cri...

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#7 GSA AI Symposium

• Organizer: General Services Administration (GSA)
• Date: June 3, 2026
• Format: Virtual

General Services Administration (GSA) is hosting a summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Federal IT, Government Contracting. This symposium provides government contractors with dir...

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#8 10th Annual PSC Federal Acquisition Conference

• Organizer: Professional Services Council (PSC)
• Date: June 25, 2026
• Location: Westin Arlington Gateway, VA or Virtual

Professional Services Council (PSC) is hosting a conference focused on Federal Acquisition, Government Contracting, Supply Chain. This conference provides critical business intelligence on the changin...

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#9 14th Annual NOVA B2G Matchmaking Conference & Small Business Expo

• Organizer: Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
• Date: May 28, 2026
• Location: Northern Virginia

Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is hosting a conference focused on B2G, Government Contracting, Small Business. This event offers a high-value opportunity for small businesses to engage in direct m...

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#10 2026 Annual Government Contracting Conference

• Organizer: Forvis Mazars
• Date: May 12, 2026
• Location: Hyatt Regency Reston, 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA 20190

Forvis Mazars is hosting a conference focused on Government Contracting, Compliance, Accounting. This conference provides critical updates on DCAA and DCMA audit trends, Cost Accounting Standards, and...

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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 Vaultes, Ibility, Huntridge Labs, and Bixal and ACT-IAC 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.