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• Federal Reserve System’s 2026 Fall Procurement Series

  • Start
    1 Sep 2026
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  • End
    14 Oct 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Martin Conference Center | Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System | 20th Street & Constitution Ave. NW | Washington, DC 20051

  

  Through three engaging sessions, you'll gain valuable insight into the Federal Reserve System's procurement process, strengthen your competitive advantage, and build meaningful connections that position your business for future contracting opportunities. Session 1: Discover how the Federal Reserve System is organized, what we buy, and how to do business with the Board of Governors, the Federal Reserve Banks, and the National Procurement Office. Hear directly from procurement professionals as they discuss their purchasing portfolios and procurement processes.

  Series 1: Tuesday, September 1 | 8:30am - 12:30pm

  ACCESS | DOING BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM

  Discover how the Federal Reserve System is organized, what we buy, and how to do business with the Board of Governors, the Federal Reserve Banks, and the National Procurement Office. Hear directly from procurement professionals as they discuss their purchasing portfolios and procurement processes.

  Series 2: Friday, September 25 | 8:30am - 12:30pm

  OPPORTUNITY | PROCURE CONNECT

  Navigate the acquisition process, learn how to develop responsive proposals, and sign up to meet with program managers, contracting officers, and procurement professionals.

  SERIES 3: Wednesday, October 14 | 8:30am - 12:30pm

  ENGAGEMENT | MEET THE PROGRAM MANAGERS

  Engage directly with program managers, contracting officers, and procurement professionals to gain a deeper understanding of business needs, procurement priorities, and future contracting opportunities. Build meaningful relationships and discover where your company’s capabilities can add value.
  
  

  ***This is a HUBZone Contractors National Council PARTNER EVENT. 

  For more information please use the links within the email.***

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• Sister Leaders Conference

  • Start
    2 Oct 2026
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    3 Oct 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Rivers Casino, Portsmouth Virginia

  

                                                           REGISTER NOW 

  The Sister Leaders Conference brings together women leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and changemakers for an inspiring experience centered on leadership, connection, personal growth, and community impact.

  The conference provides an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, learn from accomplished leaders, share experiences, and gain practical insights that can support both professional and personal growth. Attendees will connect with a diverse community of women who are committed to lifting one another up, creating opportunities, and making a positive impact in their organizations and communities.

  The HUBZone Contractors National Council is proud to support opportunities that strengthen leadership, expand networks, and create meaningful connections for our members.

  As a HUBZone Council member, you can receive 10% off your conference registration.

  Discount Code: HUBZONE2026

  We encourage members to take advantage of this opportunity to connect, learn, and support an impactful community of leaders.

  ***This is a HUBZone Contractors National Council PARTNER EVENT. 

  For more information please use the links within the email.***

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• 36th Annual Toyota Opportunity Exchange (OE)

  • When
    14 Oct 2026
  • Location
    Vibe Credit Union Showplace | Novi, Michigan

  

  Join Us For This Year’s Event!

  For more than three decades, Toyota’s Opportunity Exchange (OE) has brought the supplier community together to learn, connect, and grow. As we look ahead to the 36th Annual OE, we continue that legacy with a renewed focus on collaboration and innovation. Join us on October 14th in Novi, Michigan, as we come together under the theme Connecting for a Resilient Tomorrow to strengthen partnerships, share insights, and shape the future of supplier engagement.

   

  What: 36th Opportunity Exchange

  When: October 14th, 2026

  Venue: Vibe Credit Union Showplace

  Where: Novi, Michigan

  
  

  October 14, 2026

  8:30 AM ET

  Registration

  9:30 AM ET

  Seminar: Discover the Untapped Value of Human Connection featuring Rob Lawless

  11:15 AM ET

  Luncheon: Hello Future: Grow Through Dirt and Rewrite Your Story featuring Michelle Poler

  1:00 PM ET

  Tradeshow

  ***This is a HUBZone Contractors National Council PARTNER EVENT. 
  For more information please use the links within the email.***
  

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• GovSmart Government Technology Leadership Forum

  • When
    14 Oct 2026
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    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Summit Point Motorsports Park

  

  Join federal acquisition professionals, program executives, technology leaders, systems integrators, and industry partners for a full day of strategic discussions focused on emerging technologies, acquisition best practices, mission modernization, and government-industry collaboration.

  Hosted at Summit Point Motorsports Park, the Forum provides a distinctive setting for substantive discussions on the technologies and partnerships supporting today’s federal missions while fostering professional engagement across agencies and industry. The day’s agenda will feature presentations, technology spotlights, speaker series, and networking opportunities designed to promote the exchange of ideas and advance mission outcomes.

  Following the professional program, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in optional networking activities and controlled vehicle demonstrations at Summit Point Motorsports Park. These activities are intended to complement the day’s professional discussions and provide additional opportunities for informal engagement among participants.

  Federal Ethics Notice
  Attendance by federal employees is subject to applicable federal ethics laws, regulations, and agency policies. Federal attendees are responsible for obtaining any required ethics approvals prior to attending. Acceptance of an invitation, meals, or other event benefits is subject to each participant’s agency ethics determination, including, where applicable, consideration under the Widely Attended Gathering provisions of 5 C.F.R. § 2635.204(g). Nothing in this invitation is intended to supersede or modify any federal ethics requirement.

  ***This is a HUBZone Contractors National Council PARTNER EVENT. 

  For more information please use the links within the email.***

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• Advocacy & Policy News

  • When
    14 Oct 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  

  Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  5:00pm ET | 4:00pm CT | 2:00pm PT

  October Advocacy Briefing

  This month, Congress will once again return to their districts for one final campaign push ahead of the midterm elections. Before they left town, lawmakers continued to grapple with a must pass legislative vehicle to fund the government through FY27. Upon their return, they’ll also be faced with NDAA talks. The Republican Party will be faced with one of two realities, whether they keep or lose their majority in the House or Senate, and what that means for the remainder of President Trump’s term.   
  
  Join us for this conversation with our Government Affairs team at PPS, and as always, we encourage you to come prepared with your questions!   
  
  We want to hear from you! Are there issues, policies, bills, etc. that you’d like to learn more about, or things that we’re missing? Please reach out to us at advocacy@wipp.org, and we’ll do our best to include your feedback in our next update!  
  

   

  The event will be held on Zoom and you will receive your login information via email by the close of registration.

  ***This is a HUBZone Contractors National Council PARTNER EVENT. 
  For more information please use the links within the email.***
  

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• HUBZone Matchmaking360 - Healthcare IT

  • When
    22 Oct 2026
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Registration is closed

  
  

  We are excited to invite you to join us for our upcoming Virtual Matchmaking360 virtual event on October 22, 2026.

  This session will focus on Healthcare IT services. It is designed for primes and agencies looking to connect with HUBZone-certified small businesses in these fields. This event will be taking place on September 24, 2026 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST for Healthcare IT businesses. There are only 8 slots available for HUBZone Council Small Business Members.

  How does Virtual Matchmaking360 work?

  • HUBZone small businesses will have the opportunity to pitch their capabilities to a virtual forum of Large Business Prime contractors and government agencies.
  • Each HUBZone Small Business will have 8 minutes to present, 5 minutes for any questions from the buyers, and 2 minutes between each supplier.
  • The Supplier information will be collected and shared with Buyers after the event. This will allow networking to support future opportunities.

  Please complete the following information to register.

  ***Please note this event is a HUBZone Contractors National Council, Inc MEMBER ONLY EVENT and is on a "first come, first served" basis and member companies with services most aligned with the buyers will be prioritized.***  Not sure if you are a member? Click here and check your membership status!

  Please note this event is on a first come, first serve basis and member companies with services most aligned with the buyers will be prioritized. Those companies not selected for the eight openings will be placed on a 48 hour notice standby list. Should there be a cancellation the companies on the standby list, in order of registration, will be contacted no less than 48 hours before the event and given the option to participate in the matchmaking event. Those companies that do not participate will be placed at the top of the list for participation in the next Health/Science event. The eight companies selected to participate will receive a calendar invite and specific guidance regarding their presentations.

  Should you have any questions, please send an email to matchmaking@hubzonecouncil.org

  Thank you for being a member of the HUBZone Contractors National Council and participating in the Virtual Matchmaking360.

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• SAME Federal Small Business Conference 2026

  • Start
    4 Nov 2026
  • End
    6 Nov 2026
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, North Carolina

  

  Why attend SBC 2026? Because the leaders you want to meet will be there. From November 4-6, SBC 2026 will bring together thousands of government and industry professionals focused on advancing federal missions and building strategic partnerships.   Whether you're a SAME member, industry professional, government employee, small business leader, or first-time attendee, SBC is where the federal A/E/C community comes together to connect, learn, and do business.   This year, you'll also have the opportunity to connect with SAME's Faces of Federal Business, including leaders from: Black & Veatch Nyfeler Survey Ameritech Contracting DLR Group Poole Fire Protection NOMADICS Concurrent Technologies Recognized as key voices in the federal marketplace, these executives represent the relationships, expertise, and insight that help organizations succeed in the federal sector. Their stories will be featured through SAME's Faces of Federal Business campaign and showcased onsite at SBC.    Don't just read about them. Register today and meet them in Charlotte. Want a preview? Check out the 2025 Faces of Federal Business and see the leaders who helped shape the conversation last year.   Interested in showcasing your organization's leadership and visibility within the federal A/E/C community? Contact Dave Weidner at PAI at advertising@same.org to learn more about this unique opportunity.

  SBC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  40+ Acquisition-focused Education and Training Sessions PreConference Workshop:  Winning in a New Federal Landscape: Capture, Proposals, and Source Selection  Business Opportunity Sessions presented by Federal Agencies  Industry-Government Engagement (IGE) discussions One-on-one Matched Networking Appointments between Small Businesses, Government Agencies, and Large Businesses Cap Statement Reviews General Session featuring Senior Government Leaders An Exhibit Hall with 500+ Leading A/E/C Companies And Much More! Whether you're looking to build new relationships, strengthen existing partnerships, gain insight into federal priorities, or identify your next business opportunity, SBC is the place to do it.   Register today at the early rate and start planning your SBC 2026 experience. Don't forget to check out the schedule and exhibitor floorplan!   We look forward to seeing you in Charlotte this November. ***This is a HUBZone Contractors National Council PARTNER EVENT.  For more information please use the links within the email.***

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• GovPreneurs

  • Start
    9 Nov 2026
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  • End
    10 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center | 500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

  

  The Opportunity Is There. Knowing How to Win It Is the Hard Part

  Government contracting isn't just about finding an RFP.

  You have to know which opportunities fit your business, how to stay compliant, how to compete, who to partner with, and how to submit a proposal buyers will take seriously.

  Trying to figure all of that out alone can cost months.

  GovPreneurs Summit brings the strategy, technology, expertise, and relationships together in one room.

  Come to Raleigh. Leave Ready to Bid.

  • Know what your business needs to compete in 2027

  • Find opportunities that actually fit your capabilities

  • Learn how stronger government proposals are built

  • Meet primes, procurement professionals, mentors and potential partners

  • Discover teaming, subcontracting and joint-venture opportunities

  • Leave with a practical 90-day GovCon action plan

  You Don't Need Another GovCon Conference Full of Theory

  You Need to Know What to Do Next.

  Whether you're trying to win your first contract or scale an existing GovCon business, the Summit focuses on four things that move businesses forward:

  01

  Get Ready

  Compliance & Registration

  Know what needs to be in place before you compete.

  02

  Find the Right Work

  Opportunities + AI

  Learn how to identify federal, state, and local opportunities that fit your business.

  03

  Compete to Win

  Proposal Strategy

  Understand how experienced contractors evaluate opportunities and build stronger submissions.

  04

  Build the Right Relationships

  Primes + Procurement + Partners

  Meet people who can become teaming partners, subcontracting partners, mentors, and business relationships.

  One room. Two days. Your next move in GovCon.

  

  Who's Going to Be in the Room?

  Two action-packed days. One room. Every connection that can move your government contracting business forward. Meet the people who can mentor you, award you, partner with you, or become your next client.

  

  Government & Procurement Leaders

  Learn how agencies think about requirements, acquisition, and contractor readiness.

  

  Prime Contractors

  Build relationships with companies looking for capable subcontractors and teaming partners.

  

  GovCon Experts

  Get answers on compliance, certifications, proposals and contracting strategy.

  

  Teaming & JV Specialists

  Learn how strategic partnerships can open opportunities your company may not pursue alone.

  

  AI & Technology Experts

  See how AI is changing opportunity discovery, proposal workflows, and GovCon execution.

  

  Successful Government Contractors

  Hear what's actually working from entrepreneurs who have gone from learning the system to winning

  
  

  ***This is a HUBZone Contractors National Council PARTNER EVENT. 

  For more information please use the links within the email.***

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• PHI Supplier Diversity Summit

  • Start
    10 Nov 2026
  • End
    12 Nov 2026
  • Schedule
    3 sessions

  

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• Coalition Partner 4th Quarter Meeting

  • When
    19 Nov 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM

  

  We invite Coalition Partners to join us for an opportunity to align on legislative priorities, deepen our collaborative efforts, and ensure that together, we continue advancing the voice and economic power of women-owned businesses. In addition to sharing timely insights on the policy landscape, we will also:

  •  Discuss key advocacy issues
  •  Share upcoming collaboration opportunities
  •  Strengthen our collective strategy for amplifying our collective message on Capitol Hill

  Your perspective and partnership are essential to this conversation, and we hope you’ll make it a priority to attend. Whether you’re a long-standing partner or a new partner, this meeting offers a valuable chance to connect with other influential advocates who are helping to shape the future of women’s entrepreneurship.
  
  Note: This meeting is invitation only for WIPP Coalition Partners

   

  Immediately following registration, you should receive a link with your unique event login from Zoom.

  
  

  ***This is a HUBZone Contractors National Council PARTNER EVENT. 

  For more information please use the links within the email.***

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• Food Is Medicine National Conference

  • Start
    30 Nov 2026
  • End
    1 Dec 2026
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    NIH Natcher Conference Center | Bethesda, MD. 20892

  

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• Defense Industry Update on Capitol Hill

  • When
    3 Dec 2026
  • Location
    Capitol Hill Club Washington, D.C.

  

  For 10% Off your Registration Enter Discount Code: HZC10

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  Join us for the Defense Industry Update conference that the American Defense Alliance will be hosting on Thursday, December 3, 2026. This will be an information-rich event covering developing requirements and priority contracting opportunities across the Pentagon, Military Services, and key acquisition commands and purchasing agencies. It will provide unique networking opportunities for Prime Defense Contractors and innovative Small Businesses to meet each other and explore teaming, subcontracting and Mentor-Protégé partnerships. As the U.S. Department of War reforms and streamlines procurement policies and procedures in response to National Security threats, speakers and panelists will inform the audience how they can support our Warfighters while growing their businesses. Don’t miss this chance to gain invaluable intel on current Defense needs and upcoming acquisition initiatives and purchasing programs, from IT, software and AI to weapons system integration, maintenance and sustainment to prototypes and training, to Military base construction!

  Topical Coverage:

  • NDAA/Defense Budget - Where the Money is Going
  • Maritime Industry Revival/Shipbuilding & Fleet Readiness
  • Air Force & Space Force Challenges, Requirements & Priorities
  • Indo-Pacific SITREP - Airfield & Logistics Hub Reconstruction/Expansion
  • Advanced Battlespace Technologies – C6ISR, AI, Quantum, 3D Printing, UAS & C-UAS
  • Investment Opportunities in Defense Manufacturing - the New Arsenal of Democracy
  • Military Base-Community Partnerships Promoting Local Build Contracts
  • Installation Energy Supply/Microgrid, Nuclear & Geothermal Solutions
  • Accelerated Contracting - DARPA, DIU, DEFENSEWERX
  • GovCon Toolkit - OTA’s, SBIR’s/STTR’s, GWAC’s, IDIQ’s & MACC’s
  • Mentor-Protégé Programs as Super Business Accelerators for Smalls & Primes
  • Administration Acquisition Reform - FAR/DFAR & 8(a) Changes
  • Cybersecurity/CMMC Update

  ***This is a HUBZone Contractors National Council PARTNER EVENT. 

  For more information please use the links within the email.***

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• 2027 National Small Business Conference

  • Start
    1 Feb 2027
  • End
    3 Feb 2027
  • Location
    Hyatt Regency New Orleans

  

  The National Small Business Conference is the premier government contracting event for small businesses. The conference offers educational sessions, matchmaking, networking and resources for all small businesses including aspiring, current and graduate 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB, VOSB, SDB, WOSB, DBE, and teaming partnerships. The event attracts hundreds of federal agencies, large business primes, and corporate companies to provide multiple opportunities in one location to grow your business in the federal contracting arena.

  
  

  ***This is a HUBZone Contractors National Council PARTNER EVENT. 

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• 2027 Navy & Marine Corps Procurement Conference

  • Start
    23 Jun 2027
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  • End
    24 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Norfolk, VA.

  

  Join us for the 2027 Navy & Marine Corps Procurement Conference on June 23-24, 2027 in Norfolk, Virginia, home to Naval Station Norfolk and Norfolk Naval Shipyard. This is a premier opportunity to engage directly with decision-makers from the Pentagon, Navy and Marine Corps Commands, and leading Prime Defense Contractors. Don't miss your chance to network with Defense Industry Leaders and Government Program Managers and Contracting Officers, and gain critical information on current Defense spending plans and procurement priorities.

  Topical Coverage:

  • Briefings on the Primary Challenges Facing Navy & Marine Corps Commands – and How Those are Shaping Their Contracting/Purchasing Priorities
  • Fleet Readiness Update – the Navy’s Critical Sustainment, Maintenance & Repair Requirements
  • SIOP – How the ‘Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program’ is Driving $ Billions in Construction & Facility Support Contracts
  • Escalating Purchasing Focused on Drydock Upgrades, Equipment & Machinery Modernization/Replacement, and Skilled Workforce Recruitment
  • Multiple Naval Shipyard Rehab Programs – Norfolk, Portsmouth, Pearl Harbor & Puget Sound
  • Billions of Dollars to Reinvigorate the American Shipbuilding/Maritime Industry and How That Money is Now Beginning to be Spent
  • Reviving Pacific Island U.S. Military Bases – Opportunities with NAVFAC and the Army Corps of Engineers for Airfield & Supply Hub Reconstruction
  • Marine Corps Dispersed Forces and Expeditionary Warfighting Requirements
  • Additive/3D Manufacturing of Needed Parts on the Warfighter Edge
  • New Technology Initiatives & Funded Programs – Software, AI & Quantum Powering Missile & Drone Defense Solutions
  • Major Projects from California & Alaska to Guam & Saipan – NAVFAC, USACE and MARCORSYSCOM
  • Acquisition Forecasts – NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NAVSUP, NAVWAR, Military Sealift Command
  • CYBER/CMMC Update and Critical Infrastructure/Ports & Harbors Protection
  • Military Base-Adjacent Community Partnerships Promoting Local Build Contracts
  • Briefing on the Administration’s Changes in Federal & Defense Contracting Rules (FAR/DFAR Update)
  • Prime Defense Contractors – Upcoming Subcontracting & Teaming Opportunities for Small & Medium-size Suppliers
  • OTA’s & Other Special Contracting Vehicles Promoting Accelerated/Non-Compete Contracts for Innovative Tech (DARPA, DIU, DEFENSEWERX)
  • How to Access GWAC's (Multi-year Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts) – and Major Navy GWAC’s Coming Down the Pipeline
  • Defense Dept. and SBA Mentor-Protégé Programs – Super Business Accelerators for Both Smalls & Primes

  What to Expect

  The 2027 Navy & Marine Corps Procurement Conference will allow you to meet Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Small Business Program Directors from key Navy and Marine Corps Bases & Commands. You’ll also engage with leading Prime Defense Contractors actively seeking new Partners and Subcontractors. Whether you're looking to forge strategic alliances, expand your network, or secure new business opportunities, this event is your gateway to success in the Defense industry. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this high-impact networking experience!

  
  

  ***This is a HUBZone Contractors National Council PARTNER EVENT. 

  For more information please use the links within the email.***

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