Top Trending GovCon Events - May 15, 2026

At a Glance — May 15, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 9 in-person | 1 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: Virtual (Webinar), Rockville, Maryland, Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill | 525 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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

🥇 The Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act

• Organizer: The Public Contracting Institute (PCI)
• Date: May 28, 2026
• Format: Virtual

The Public Contracting Institute (PCI) is hosting a webinar focused on Government Contracts, Supply Chain, Compliance. This webinar provides critical updates on domestic preference laws (BAA and TAA) ...

View Event Details →

🥈 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...

View Event Details →

🥉 2026 Federal Tech Leaders Summit

• Organizer: GovCIO Media & Research
• Date: June 12, 2026
• Location: Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill | 525 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

GovCIO Media & Research is hosting a summit focused on Cybersecurity, Data, Workforce. This summit offers direct insights into the evolving priorities of Federal CIOs regarding AI, cybersecurity, and ...

View Event Details →

#4 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...

View Event Details →

#5 NASA OSBP Engagement 2026 L.I.F.T. (Leveraging Industry and Supply Chains for Future Technology)

• Organizer: NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)
• Date: September 15, 2026
• Location: Houston, TX

NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) is hosting a summit focused on Small Business, Supply Chain, Space Acquisitions, Future Technology. This summit connects small businesses with NASA prime ...

View Event Details →

#6 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...

View Event Details →

#7 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...

View Event Details →

#8 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...

View Event Details →

#9 Hilton Head Government Contracts Week 2026

• Organizer: Federal Publications Seminars
• Date: July 27, 2026 – July 31, 2026
• Location: Hilton Head Island, SC

Federal Publications Seminars is hosting a conference focused on Government Contracting, AI, Cybersecurity. Deepen expertise in federal contracting through 34 expert-led courses covering critical topi...

View Event Details →

#10 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...

View Event Details →

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 The Public Contracting Institute (PCI) and AFCEA Bethesda 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.