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• Google Public Sector Summit 2026

  • When
    20 Oct 2026
  •  
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Washington, D.C.

  

  Where mission meets moonshot: Architecting what's next.

  The Google Public Sector Summit bridges the gap between ambitious innovation and secure, scaled execution. Tailored for leaders, creators, coders, and builders, the event focuses on moving organizations beyond AI pilots and experimentation into fully deployed, mission-ready realities. By leveraging a secure, integrated AI stack—encompassing everything from planet-scale infrastructure to leading models and agentic platforms—attendees will learn how to safely navigate and thrive in the emerging agentic era.

  Rather than just offering inspiration, the Summit provides practical, hands-on experience and personalized programming. Attendees will collaborate with Google Public Sector to walk away with an actionable, customized blueprint and action plan. This ensures your organization is fully equipped with the skills and strategy needed to architect what’s next and confidently turn your highest "moonshot" aspirations into operational successes.

  Washington, D.C. | October 20, 2026

  ***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

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  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 October 22, 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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• Business Opportunities and Technical Conference

  • Start
    27 Oct 2026
  • End
    29 Oct 2026
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Knoxville Convention Center 701 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37902

  

  The 2026 BOTC conference will shine a spotlight on upcoming business opportunities within government agencies and prime contractors across the energy, environmental, and defense sectors. Beyond a robust agenda designed to enhance and grow your business, we will offer abundant networking and social opportunities. For the 27th year, the BOTC aims to deliver a program that resonates with a diverse audience of technical, management, and business development professionals. This conference is an excellent opportunity to fortify existing relationships and forge new connections. Networking and information sharing are the cornerstones of our conference’s success. Join us in Knoxville for this 'can't miss' event!
  

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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
  •  
  • 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.

  

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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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• Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit 2026

  • Start
    7 Dec 2026
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  • End
    9 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    CAESARS FORUM Conference Center | 3911 South Koval Lane Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

  

  Join us at the premier conference for IAM and cybersecurity leaders to tackle priorities like AI adoption, governing AI agents, machine identities, cybersecurity alignment, IVIPs, identity governance and administration (IGA), IAM program management and more in an increasingly complex environment.

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

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

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• 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement

  • Start
    7 Dec 2026
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  • End
    9 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • 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.

  ***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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