Top Trending GovCon Events - May 12, 2026

At a Glance — May 12, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 10 in-person | 0 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, Louisiana, New Orleans, LA, Bethesda, MD or 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.

Event Overview

• Trending Events: 10
• In-Person: 10
• Virtual: 0
• Organizers: 10

Trending GovCon Events

🥇 VETS26 Conference

• Organizer: National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC)
• Date: June 1, 2026 – June 4, 2026
• Location: Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, Louisiana

National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) is hosting a conference focused on Federal Small Business, GovCon, Veteran-Owned Business. VETS26 is the premier event for veteran-owned small busines...

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🥈 VETS26 Welcome Social

• Organizer: Andrew Morgan
• Date: June 1, 2026
• Location: New Orleans, LA

Andrew Morgan is hosting a networking focused on Government Contracting, Veteran-Owned Business. This event offers a prime networking opportunity for government contractors to connect with industry le...

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🥉 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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#4 AI for Government Summit 2026

• Organizer: Carahsoft Technology Corp.
• Date: May 19, 2026
• Location: Reston, Virginia

Carahsoft Technology Corp. is hosting a summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, IT, Cybersecurity, Data Strategy. This summit provides direct access to government decision-makers and industry exper...

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#5 AI Forum 2026

• Organizer: ACT-IAC
• Date: June 26, 2026
• Location: Carahsoft Conference Center, United States

ACT-IAC is hosting a summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, Government IT, AI Safety. This forum offers critical insights into the federal government's approach to AI adoption, safety, and workfor...

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#6 AIAA AVIATION Forum

• Organizer: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
• Date: June 8, 2026 – June 12, 2026
• Location: San Diego, CA

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is hosting a conference focused on Aviation, Aerospace, Hypersonics, eVTOL, STOL, Advanced Propulsion, Autonomy, Digital Transformation, AI. A...

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#7 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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#8 CHIME26 Fall Forum

• Organizer: CHIME
• Date: November 11, 2026 – November 14, 2026
• Location: Denver, CO

CHIME is hosting a conference focused on Digital Health, Healthcare IT, Cybersecurity, Informatics, Behavioral Health, Applications & Analytics. This event provides direct access to over 1,000 influen...

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#9 Cross Domain Technical Forum (CDTF)

• Organizer: National Cross Domain Strategy & Management Office (NCDSMO)
• Date: August 18, 2026 – August 20, 2026
• Location: Maryland

National Cross Domain Strategy & Management Office (NCDSMO) is hosting a conference focused on Cross Domain Solutions, Cybersecurity, Defense IT, Intelligence Community. This is the cornerstone event ...

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#10 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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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 National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) and Andrew Morgan 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.