The G2X Research Team
Top Trending GovCon Events - May 2, 2026
Top 10 trending events for May 2, 2026
At a Glance — May 2, 2026
- 10 events generating contractor interest
- 8 in-person | 2 virtual
- 10 unique organizers
- Locations: To be determined (Oakland, MD Council Headquarters contact point), Online, Reston, Virginia
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: 8 in-person events for face-to-face networking and 2 virtual options for remote participation.
Event Overview
- Trending Events: 10
- In-Person: 8
- Virtual: 2
- Organizers: 10
Trending GovCon Events
🥇 2026 National HUBZone Conference
- Organizer: HUBZone Contractors National Council
- Date: July 20, 2026 – July 23, 2026
- Location: To be determined (Oakland, MD Council Headquarters contact point)
HUBZone Contractors National Council is hosting a conference focused on HUBZone, Government Contracting, Small Business. The National HUBZone Conference is the premier event for HUBZone-certified firm...
🥈 AI-Driven Automation & Modernization of Agency Operations
- Organizer: FedInsider
- Date: August 20, 2026
- Format: Virtual
FedInsider is hosting a webinar focused on Artificial Intelligence, IT Modernization, Automation. This event provides critical intelligence on how agencies are using AI to reduce legacy debt and autom...
🥉 AI for Government Summit 2026
- Organizer: Carahsoft Technology Corp.
- Date: May 19, 2026
- Location: Reston, Virginia
Carahsoft Technology Corp. is hosting a summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, IT, Cybersecurity, Data Strategy. This summit provides direct access to government decision-makers and industry exper...
#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...
#5 2026 Capitol Hill Pacific Defense Summit
- Organizer: Defense Leadership Forum
- Date: May 6, 2026 – May 7, 2026
- Location: Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20515
Defense Leadership Forum is hosting a summit focused on Defense, Indo-Pacific, Shipbuilding. This summit provides defense contractors with direct access to 2026 contracting priorities for USINDOPACOM ...
#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,...
#7 2026 Annual Government Contracting Conference
- Organizer: Forvis Mazars
- Date: May 12, 2026
- Location: Hyatt Regency Reston, 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA 20190
Forvis Mazars is hosting a conference focused on Government Contracting, Compliance, Accounting. This conference provides critical updates on DCAA and DCMA audit trends, Cost Accounting Standards, and...
#8 2026 Cyber Summit
- Organizer: Potomac Officers Club
- Date: May 21, 2026
- Location: Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042
Potomac Officers Club is hosting a summit focused on Cybersecurity. This summit offers government contractors the opportunity to engage with cybersecurity leaders and peers to discuss the evolving thr...
#9 Black Hat USA 2026
- Organizer: Informa
- Date: August 1, 2026 – August 6, 2026
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
Informa is hosting a conference focused on Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, AI, Malware Analysis, Ethical Hacking. Black Hat USA 2026 provides direct access to over 20,000 cybersecurity professionals, i...
#10 Contracting Coffee Hour
- Organizer: Washington APEX Accelerator
- Date: May 6, 2026
- Format: Virtual
Washington APEX Accelerator is hosting a other focused on Government Contracting, Defense, Cybersecurity. This series of events provides direct access to government agencies like the US Army Corps of ...
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 HUBZone Contractors National Council and FedInsider 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.