--- title: "Top Trending GovCon Events - May 16, 2026" description: "Top 10 trending events for May 16, 2026" date: "2026-05-16T06:15:31.392Z" author: "The G2X Research Team" canonical: "https://g2x.com/blog/trending-govcon-events-conferences-may-16-2026" --- # Top Trending GovCon Events - May 16, 2026 Top 10 trending events for May 16, 2026 Original article: https://g2x.com/blog/trending-govcon-events-conferences-may-16-2026 ## At a Glance β€” May 16, 2026 - **10** events generating contractor interest - **7** in-person \| **3** virtual - **10** unique organizers - **Locations**: New Orleans, LA, Virtual (Webinar), Oxon Hill, MD ## 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**: 7 in-person events for face-to-face networking and 3 virtual options for remote participation. ## Event Overview - **Trending Events**: 10 - **In-Person**: 7 - **Virtual**: 3 - **Organizers**: 10 ## Trending GovCon Events ### πŸ₯‡ 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 β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/boots-bulls--business--vets26) ### πŸ₯ˆ 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 β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/the-buy-american-act-and-trade-agreements-act) ### πŸ₯‰ Imagine Nation ELC 2026 - Beyond the Blueprint: Turning Ideas into Impact - **Organizer**: ACT-IAC - **Date**: December 10, 2026 – December 11, 2026 - **Location**: Oxon Hill, MD ACT-IAC is hosting a conference focused on Government IT, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Modernization. This event is critical for contractors looking to align with the government's shift from co... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/imagine-nation-elc-2026---beyond-the-blueprint-turning-ideas-into-impact) ### \#4 Engage Public Sector Summit 2026 - **Organizer**: GovExec - **Date**: May 28, 2026 - **Location**: Washington, DC GovExec is hosting a summit focused on Cybersecurity, Hybrid Mesh Firewalls, AI-driven email security, Public Sector IT. This summit offers government contractors direct access to public sector cybers... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/engage-public-sector-summit-2026) ### \#5 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 β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/2026-federal-tech-leaders-summit) ### \#6 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 β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/federal-contractors-conference) ### \#7 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 β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/hilton-head-government-contracts-week-2026?utm_source=G2Xchange+Health&utm_campaign=9a4527f1e9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_05_14_09_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-9a4527f1e9-296767572) ### \#8 IWRP Virtual Industry Day May 2026 - **Organizer**: General Services Administration - **Date**: May 27, 2026 - **Format**: Virtual Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) and Naval Information Warfare Centers (NIWC) Atlantic and Pacific announce the Information Warfare Research Project (IWRP) Consortium Virtual Industr... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/iwrp-virtual-industry-day-may-2026) ### \#9 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 β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/nasa-osbp-engagement-2026-lift-leveraging-industry-and-supply-chains-for-future-technology?utm_source=G2Xchange+FedCiv&utm_campaign=c4507c1b94-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_05_12_07_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-c4507c1b94-45808489) ### \#10 Supply Chain Symposium – Cybersecurity Issues - **Organizer**: Public Contracting Institute - **Date**: May 20, 2026 - **Format**: Virtual Public Contracting Institute is hosting a webinar focused on Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, Government Contracting, Legal Compliance. This symposium provides essential legal and practical training for b... [View Event Details β†’](https://app.g2xchange.com/events/supply-chain-symposium--cybersecurity-issues) ## 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 The Public Contracting Institute (PCI) consistently draw industry attention. ### How do I find events relevant to my business? Visit [G2Xchange Events](https://app.g2xchange.com/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? 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