Top Trending GovCon Events - May 13, 2026

At a Glance — May 13, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 9 in-person | 1 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center 11493 Sunset Hills Rd Suite 100, Reston, 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.

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

🥇 ACT-IAC CX Summit

• Organizer: ACT-IAC/DCI
• Date: November 13, 2026
• Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center 11493 Sunset Hills Rd Suite 100, Reston

In this summit, we'll dive deep into the concept of Total Experience, covering Digital Experience (DX), Customer Experience (CX), and Employee Experience (EX). We’ll explore how to anticipate the futu...

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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 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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#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 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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#7 Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Cybersecurity Industry Day

• Organizer: Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
• Date: May 21, 2026
• Location: Washington, DC

Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is hosting a conference focused on Cybersecurity, Privacy, AI Governance. This event offers a rare opportunity to brief EXIM's CIO and CISO directly on c...

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#8 How to Do Business with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Organizer: SBA - Los Angeles District Office
• Date: June 9, 2026
• Format: Virtual

SBA - Los Angeles District Office is hosting a webinar focused on Federal Contracting, Environmental Services, Small Business. This event provides direct insight into the EPA's procurement strategy an...

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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 17th Annual Government Contracting Symposium

• Organizer: NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association)
• Date: June 2, 2026 – June 3, 2026
• Location: Moline, IL

NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) is hosting a conference focused on Defense, Government Contracting, Supply Chain, Mission Command. This symposium provides firsthand intelligence on fede...

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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 ACT-IAC/DCI 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.