Top Trending GovCon Events - May 14, 2026

At a Glance — May 14, 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, Washington, D.C., Washington, DC

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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🥈 AWS Summit Washington, D.C.

• Organizer: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Date: June 30, 2026 – July 1, 2026
• Location: Washington, D.C.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is hosting a conference focused on Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Public Sector, Cybersecurity, Modernization. This event provides direct access to public sector leaders and...

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🥉 Federal Contractors Conference

• Organizer: 10times.com
• Date: June 8, 2026 – June 10, 2026
• Location: Washington, DC

10times.com is hosting a conference focused on Federal Contracting. The Federal Contractors Conference provides a platform for industry professionals to network and discuss the latest trends and regul...

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#4 AFCEA Bethesda Health IT Summit 2026

• Organizer: AFCEA Bethesda
• Date: May 26, 2026 – May 27, 2026
• Location: Rockville, Maryland

AFCEA Bethesda is hosting a summit focused on Healthcare, IT, Artificial Intelligence. This summit provides direct access to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other federal leaders foc...

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#5 18th Annual BES Vendor Industry Day (VID)

• Organizer: Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Directorate
• Date: May 20, 2026
• Location: Montgomery, Alabama

Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Directorate is hosting a conference focused on IT, Defense, Acquisition, Enterprise Systems. This event provides critical insight into the BES Directorate's missi...

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#6 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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#7 Dynatrace Public Sector Summit

• Organizer: Dynatrace
• Date: June 3, 2026
• Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, Reston

Join the innovators shaping the future of observability for a half-day of in‑depth learning, collaboration, and inspiration. At the Dynatrace Public Sector Summit, we’ll explore what’s now, what’s nex...

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#8 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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#9 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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#10 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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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 Amazon Web Services (AWS) 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.