Trending GovCon events: September 11, 2026

The G2X community’s research on The GovCon Calendar over the last 24 hours spans health IT, small-business contracting, military technology, and cybersecurity. These ten upcoming events offer a closer look at the topics behind that attention, with attendance requirements and formats that differ across the list.

1. DoW/VA & Government Health IT Summit

Defense Strategies Institute’s DoW/VA & Government Health IT Summit runs October 20–21 in Washington, DC. The program connects health IT modernization with military medicine, electronic health records, and the systems serving defense and veterans’ healthcare.

Federal IT leaders, military health professionals, and industry participants will examine those priorities in person, with networking receptions alongside the discussions. Registration distinguishes industry and other attendee categories, while active-duty U.S. military and government personnel can request complimentary attendance using an eligible email address.

2. In-Person Only: 2026 Small Business Symposium (Fairfax City)

Virginia APEX Accelerator’s Small Business Symposium takes place October 2 at Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax. The in-person program connects government-contracting fundamentals with the practical work of entering Virginia’s state and local markets.

The agenda includes a federal GovCon update, Lisa Wood’s session on writing state and local proposals, a subcontracting panel, and an agency discussion about entering SLED markets. Virginia’s SWaM program and eVA procurement system also feature. Registration is free, and the program includes a Power Hour networking session.

3. 2026 Fort Benning Maneuver Warfighter Conference

The Fort Benning Maneuver Warfighter Conference runs September 15–17 at McGinnis-Wickam Hall in Georgia. Army maneuver priorities frame a program covering readiness, mobility, protection, lethality, sustainment, robotics, and autonomous systems.

Federal Business Council manages the industry-facing exhibition, with indoor and outdoor exhibit options and an icebreaker reception. The format combines operational discussions with opportunities to examine technology demonstrations and displays. Companies planning to exhibit should use the event’s registration details to review package options and installation arrangements.

4. FAR Overhaul Session 5: Negotiation, Discretion, and Modern Acquisition Execution

NCMA’s fifth FAR Overhaul session focuses on negotiation, contracting-officer discretion, and acquisition execution. The September 30 virtual workshop examines FAR Part 15 and how streamlined rules could affect contracting across IT, construction, and professional services.

The program is geared toward contract managers, acquisition professionals, and contractor teams involved in proposals, negotiations, or delivery. Its focus is the practical interpretation of acquisition changes. Registration is available at separate member and nonmember rates.

5. All GWAC DPA Training

GSA’s All GWAC DPA Training on October 6 is a virtual course for warranted federal contracting officers preparing to use governmentwide acquisition contracts. The curriculum covers active IT vehicles including 8(a) STARS III, Alliant 2, Polaris, and VETS 2.

The course addresses delegation of procurement authority and the use of those vehicles for awards and modifications. Attendance is restricted to federal government personnel; contractors cannot attend. For eligible buyers, the event listing provides the registration route and training context.

6. Florida Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit

Government Technology’s Florida Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit meets September 17 at the Florida State Conference Center in Tallahassee. The agenda brings together state and local perspectives on ransomware, AI governance, cloud continuity, identity security, and the cyber workforce.

Sessions include AI-vendor risk and accountability, defending Florida government, and planning for cloud failures beyond an uptime agreement. A capture-the-flag competition adds hands-on technical activity, while networking breaks and an exhibit-area reception accompany the discussions. Registration is listed as free.

7. Fort Bragg Tactical Medicine & Tech Expo

The Fort Bragg Tactical Medicine & Tech Expo on October 2 connects battlefield medicine with mission-focused technology. National Conference Services organizes the event, whose themes include telemedicine, casualty-response equipment, medical evacuation, trauma simulation, AI, and biometric sensors.

The schedule includes a senior-leadership tour from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., followed by general admission through 1 p.m. Live demonstrations and hands-on training are part of the format. The event listing provides registration and installation context for participants planning to attend.

8. Gordian | Securing the Mission at Fiscal Year-End: Leveraging IGSAs for Rapid Installation Resilience

Gordian’s September 22 webinar examines intergovernmental support agreements, or IGSAs, in the context of installation resilience and fiscal-year-end work. The discussion centers on construction, repair, and maintenance needs at federal facilities.

The virtual program explores how agencies use this acquisition route to obtain services, manage delivery schedules, and plan workforce capacity and costs. It is aimed at acquisition professionals, installation leaders, and contractors working in facilities and infrastructure. Registration is free.

9. GovExec TV | Beyond the Pilot: Scaling AI for Mission Advantage

GovExec’s Beyond the Pilot webinar on September 18 examines how defense organizations can move generative AI into operational use. The virtual discussion covers GenAI.mil, secure AI capabilities, and agentic workflows supporting mission execution.

Organizational change and workforce adoption sit alongside the technology topics, keeping the focus on what happens after an initial experiment. The session is underwritten by Google Public Sector and is relevant to government and industry teams working through the practical demands of enterprise AI adoption.

10. GT APEX Accelerator Training Expo 2026 - In-Person

The Georgia Tech APEX Accelerator Training Expo takes place November 10 at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Atlanta. Its matchmaking program connects Georgia small businesses with government agencies, prime contractors, and acquisition professionals.

One-on-one meetings from 2 to 5 p.m. Eastern focus on procurement needs, capabilities, NAICS alignment, subcontracting, and supplier diversity. The Georgia Veterans Business Outreach Center is among the represented organizations. Registration is free, with the event listing providing the route to sign up and plan participation.

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