The G2X Research Team
Top Trending GovCon Events - May 7, 2026
Top 10 trending events for May 7, 2026
At a Glance — May 7, 2026
- 10 events generating contractor interest
- 9 in-person | 1 virtual
- 9 unique organizers
- Locations: Falls Church, VA, Tyson's Corner, Online
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: 9
Trending GovCon Events
🥇 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...
🥈 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...
🥉 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...
#4 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 ...
#5 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...
#6 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...
#7 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 ...
#8 A Hole in One with ACT-IAC
- Organizer: ACT-IAC
- Date: August 24, 2026
- Location: Leesburg, VA
ACT-IAC is hosting a networking focused on Government IT, Federal Contracting, Veteran Support. This event offers a unique, informal environment to build relationships with high-level government and i...
#9 AFCEA DC 2026 Military IT & Cyber Leadership Awards
- Organizer: AFCEA Washington, DC Chapter
- Date: May 12, 2026
- Location: Arlington, VA
AFCEA Washington, DC Chapter is hosting a other focused on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Defense. This event provides high-level networking with approximately 240 military, civilian, and indu...
#10 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...
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 The Coalition for Government Procurement and ACT-IAC 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.