The G2X Research Team
Top Trending GovCon Events - May 5, 2026
Top 10 trending events for May 5, 2026
At a Glance — May 5, 2026
- 10 events generating contractor interest
- 8 in-person | 2 virtual
- 10 unique organizers
- Locations: Northern Virginia, Virtual, Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, Louisiana
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
🥇 14th Annual NOVA B2G Matchmaking Conference & Small Business Expo
- Organizer: Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
- Date: May 28, 2026
- Location: Northern Virginia
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is hosting a conference focused on B2G, Government Contracting, Small Business. This event offers a high-value opportunity for small businesses to engage in direct m...
🥈 Office of Centralized Acquisition Service (OCAS) Updates and Pipeline Review
- Organizer: GSA Office of Centralized Acquisition Service (OCAS)
- Date: May 28, 2026
- Format: Virtual
GSA Office of Centralized Acquisition Service (OCAS) is hosting a webinar focused on Federal Contracting, Acquisition, Small Business Programs. This webinar provides direct access to the OCAS acquisit...
🥉 VETS26 Conference
- Organizer: National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC)
- Date: June 1, 2026 – June 4, 2026
- Location: Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, Louisiana
National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) is hosting a conference focused on Federal Small Business, GovCon, Veteran-Owned Business. VETS26 is the premier event for veteran-owned small busines...
#4 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,...
#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 2026 Federal IT Efficiency Summit
- Organizer: GovCIO Media & Research
- Date: May 20, 2026
- Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 20190
GovCIO Media & Research is hosting a summit focused on Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Data. This summit provides direct access to discussions on federal IT modernization strategies and GSA's OneGov a...
#7 2026 FedHealth Conference
- Organizer: Professional Services Council (PSC)
- Date: May 21, 2026
- Location: Bethesda, MD or Virtual
Professional Services Council (PSC) is hosting a conference focused on Federal Health, Civilian Health, Military Health. This conference provides direct access to senior leaders from HHS, VA, and DoD ...
#8 2026 Navy & Marine Corps Procurement Conference
- Organizer: American Defense Alliance
- Date: May 28, 2026 – May 29, 2026
Navy and Marine Corps procurement opportunities
#9 Acquisition Transformation and The New Normal: Turning Policy Change into Mission Results (ITVMO Annual Summit)
- Organizer: IT Vendor Management Office (ITVMO)
- Date: May 6, 2026
- Location: Arlington, VA
IT Vendor Management Office (ITVMO) is hosting a summit focused on Federal IT, Acquisition, Category Management. This summit provides direct access to federal acquisition leaders and insights into the...
#10 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...
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 Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and GSA Office of Centralized Acquisition Service (OCAS) 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.