2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement

Start
7 Dec 2026
End
9 Dec 2026
Schedule
3 sessions
#1.
7 Dec 2026, 5:00 PM 6:30 PM (EST)
#2.
8 Dec 2026, 6:30 AM 6:15 PM (EST)
#3.
9 Dec 2026, 6:30 AM 3:00 PM (EST)
Location
Huntington Convention Center | Cleveland, Ohio

Before You Arrive · Mid-September – Early December

When

Activity

Mid-September –
Early December

Virtual Business Opportunity Sessions (BOS) — Available online at your own pace. Federal procurement decision-makers share upcoming contracting opportunities, acquisition forecasts, mission needs, and agency requirements.
Virtual Learning Sessions — Educational workshops covering Federal procurement processes, contractor readiness, and business development. Session format and schedule to be announced.

Day 0 · Monday, December 7

Time	Activity
5:00 – 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception

Day 1 · Tuesday, December 8

Time	Activity
6:30 AM	Check-in, On-site Registration & Scheduling General Information
7:00 – 7:45 AM	Exhibit Hall Final Preparation
8:00 – 8:45 AM	Opening Session (Kick-off)
9:00 AM	Exhibit Hall Opens
Morning Sessions
9:00 – 9:45 AM	General Sessions VA Industry Office Hours Key Leader Roundtables
Transition	Networking
10:00 – 10:45 AM	VA Industry Office Hours Key Leader Roundtables
Transition	Networking
11:00 – 11:45 AM	VA Industry Office Hours Key Leader Roundtables
12:00 – 1:00 PM	Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
Transition	Networking
1:15 – 2:00 PM	VA Networking Roundtables VA Prime Contractor Business Opportunity Sessions Key Leaders Roundtables
Transition	Networking
2:15 – 3:00 PM	VA Networking Roundtables VA Prime Contractor Business Opportunity Sessions OFA (Other Federal Agencies) Industry Office Hours Key Leaders Roundtables
Transition	Networking
3:15 – 4:00 PM	VA Networking Roundtables VA Prime Contractor Business Opportunity Sessions OFA Industry Office Hours Key Leaders Roundtables
Transition	Networking
4:15 – 5:00 PM	VA Networking Roundtables VA Prime Contractor Business Opportunity Sessions OFA Industry Office Hours Key Leaders Roundtables
Transition	Networking
5:15 – 6:15 PM	Reception

Day 2 · Wednesday, December 9

Time	Activity
6:30 AM – 1:15 PM	Check-in, On-site Registration & Scheduling General Information Exhibit Hall Open (8:00 AM – 1:15 PM)
Morning Sessions
8:00 – 8:45 AM	VA One-on-One Meetings VA Prime NRTs OFA NRTs OFA Prime Contractor Business Opportunity Sessions General Sessions
Transition	Networking
9:00 – 9:45 AM	VA One-on-One Meetings VA Prime NRTs OFA NRTs OFA Prime Contractor Business Opportunity Sessions General Sessions
Transition	Networking
10:00 – 10:45 AM	VA One-on-One Meetings VA Prime NRTs OFA NRTs OFA Prime Contractor Business Opportunity Sessions General Sessions
Transition	Networking
11:00 – 11:45 AM	VA One-on-One Meetings OFA One-on-One Meetings OFA One-on-One Meetings OFA Prime Contractor Networking Roundtables
Transition	Networking
12:00 – 1:00 PM	Lunch
Transition	Networking
1:15 – 2:00 PM	VA One-on-One Meetings OFA One-on-One Meetings OFA Prime Contractor Networking Roundtables
Transition	Networking
2:15 – 3:00 PM	VA One-on-One Meetings OFA One-on-One Meetings OFA Prime Contractor Networking Roundtables
3:00 PM	Departure

Schedule subject to change.

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