Top Trending GovCon Events - May 8, 2026

At a Glance — May 8, 2026

• 10 events generating contractor interest
• 9 in-person | 1 virtual
• 10 unique organizers
• Locations: TBD, Virtual, Falls Church, VA

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

🥇 Air Force Looking Glass-Next Industry Day

• Organizer: Air Force
• Date: June 3, 2026
• Location: TBD

SPECIAL NOTICE Industry Day Announcement Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice Published Date: 30 April 2026 Response Date: NLT 20 May 2026 Classification: UNCLASSIFIED INTRODUCTION The Air Force ...

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🥈 GSA AI Symposium

• Organizer: General Services Administration (GSA)
• Date: June 3, 2026
• Format: Virtual

General Services Administration (GSA) is hosting a summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Federal IT, Government Contracting. This symposium provides government contractors with dir...

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🥉 2026 Spring Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market Continued

• Organizer: The Coalition for Government Procurement
• Date: May 13, 2026 – May 14, 2026
• Location: Falls Church, VA

The Coalition for Government Procurement is hosting a conference focused on Governmentwide Procurement, Healthcare Procurement, Supply Chain, Federal Acquisition. This conference provides direct acces...

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#4 2026 GOVCON Accelerator Summit

• Organizer: Defense Leadership Forum
• Date: September 1, 2026 – September 2, 2026
• Location: Reston, VA

Defense Leadership Forum is hosting a summit focused on Federal Contracting, Defense IT, Cybersecurity, Small Business Resources. This summit offers direct access to federal agencies and prime contrac...

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#5 2026 Healthcare Summit

• Organizer: Potomac Officers Club
• Date: December 3, 2026

Potomac Officers Club is hosting a summit focused on Healthcare, Federal Health, AI, Data Privacy, Digital Tools, Modernization. This summit provides direct access to senior leaders from HHS, DHA, and...

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#6 GovCon Advancement Mentoring Engagement (GAME) Breakfast

• Organizer: AFCEA Northern Virginia Chapter
• Date: June 25, 2026
• Location: Reston, VA

AFCEA Northern Virginia Chapter is hosting a networking focused on GovCon, Mentoring, Professional Development. This event offers government contractors a dedicated platform for mentoring and professi...

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#7 PNNL TechFest

• Organizer: Federal Business Council (FBC)
• Date: June 16, 2026 – June 17, 2026
• Location: Richland, WA

Federal Business Council (FBC) is hosting a expo focused on Energy, National Security, Data Science. This event provides direct access to over 800 PNNL employees, including leading researchers and tec...

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#8 2026 LEAPS Summit - Operational Readiness 2026: Tech Strategies for Large-Scale Security Challenges

• Organizer: AFCEA Bethesda
• Date: May 14, 2026
• Location: Washington, DC

AFCEA Bethesda is hosting a summit focused on Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Counter-UAS, Secure Communications. This summit is critical for contractors focusi...

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#9 35th Annual Government Procurement Conference (GPC)

• Organizer: Federal Business Council, Inc.
• Date: June 11, 2026
• Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall C, Washington, DC

Federal Business Council, Inc. is hosting a conference focused on Government Procurement, Small Business, Federal Contracting. This is a premier national event for small businesses to market directly ...

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#10 ACT-IAC IT Management and Modernization COI June 2026

• Organizer: ACT-IAC
• Date: June 9, 2026
• Location: Tyson's Corner

ACT-IAC is hosting a networking focused on IT Modernization, Digital Transformation, Government Efficiency, Governance, Investment Strategies, Data and Process Improvement, Portfolio and Investment Ma...

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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 Air Force and General Services Administration (GSA) 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.