Top Trending GovCon Events - May 18, 2026

At a Glance — May 18, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 9 in-person | 1 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: Washington, D.C., San Francisco, CA, National Harbor, 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: 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

🥇 Think Gov 2026: Deliver Mission Success With AI, Automation, Data, and Hybrid Cloud

• Organizer: IBM
• Date: June 9, 2026
• Location: Washington, D.C.

IBM is hosting a conference focused on AI, Automation, Data, Hybrid Cloud, Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity. This event provides direct access to high-level Federal IT decision-makers from agencies li...

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🥈 Data + AI Summit 2026

• Organizer: Databricks
• Date: June 15, 2026 – June 18, 2026
• Location: San Francisco, CA

Databricks is hosting a conference focused on Data, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cloud. This event provides direct access to the latest advancements in data intelligence and AI a...

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🥉 Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026

• Organizer: Gartner
• Date: June 1, 2026 – June 3, 2026
• Location: National Harbor, MD

Gartner is hosting a conference focused on Cybersecurity, Risk Management, AI. This summit provides direct access to over 60 Gartner experts and 250+ solution providers, offering data-driven insights ...

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#4 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...

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#5 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...

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#6 17th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit

• Organizer: Billington CyberSecurity
• Date: September 8, 2026 – September 10, 2026
• Location: Washington, DC

Billington CyberSecurity is hosting a summit focused on Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Zero Trust, Workforce Development, Supply Chain Security. This summit is a premier gathering for over 3,...

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#7 2026 Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition

• Organizer: NDIA
• Date: September 9, 2026 – September 10, 2026
• Location: Washington, DC

NDIA is hosting a conference focused on Emerging Technologies, Defense. This conference provides a platform for government contractors to showcase emerging technological solutions to the Department of...

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#8 AFCEA 2026 Army Intelligence Industry Day

• Organizer: AFCEA International
• Date: June 30, 2026
• Location: VA

AFCEA International is hosting a conference focused on Small Business, Active/Veteran Military Outreach, Defense, Intelligence. This event provides industry partners with direct insights into the tech...

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#9 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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#10 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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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 IBM and Databricks 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.