SAME Federal Small Business Conference 2026

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.