2026 Small Business Government Contracting Summit
About this Event
You are invited to participate in the 2026 Small Business Government Contracting Summit, a powerful national forum empowering small businesses which are involved in federal contracting or want to be involved.
Register now as a Sponsor, Exhibitor, or Attendee. Email us at [email protected] to receive details on special discounts for 2026 multi-event sponsors.
The Summit is designed to empower the success of your business by bringing together government agencies, firms, and other resources to present to you and meet with you during the two days of the Summit. You’ll make key contacts and get the latest details on:
· How to sell to the Federal Government
· How to become a Subcontractor to a Prime Contractor
· Small Business Contracting Opportunities with the U.S. Department of War, including the Air Force, Army, Navy, and USMC
· New financial support from the U.S. Department of War
· Small Business Contracting Opportunities with Prime Contractors
· How to become registered as a Federal Contractor through SAM.gov
· How to make sure you are CMMC compliant, now required of every federal contractor
· How to use the small business resources of the U.S. Small Business Administration
· How the SBIR/STTR Program can benefit your business
· Mentor-Protégé Program
· Which banks offer the best financing for federal contractors, especially small businesses
· Veteran contracting assistance programs
· What are the best private financing sources
· Grants and certifications which can help small businesses
· Which firms offer the best cybersecurity protection services
· Which firms offer the best accounting services
The Summit features General Sessions, Discussions with Federal Small Business Offices, Connections with Prime Contractors, Matchmaking Sessions, Multiple Networking Opportunities, and much more!
2026 Small Business Government Contracting Summit
August 31, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-In
Day 1 - September 1, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Exhibit Set Up
Starting at 7:45 AM: Event Check-In
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors & Sponsors
Starting at 8:00 AM: Matchmaking Session Sign Up
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Opening Remarks & Morning General Sessions
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking Break with Exhibitors & Sponsors
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: General Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch with Exhibitors & Sponsors
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Afternoon General Sessions
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking with Exhibitors & Sponsors
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Matchmaking Sessions
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: VIP Networking Reception
The VIP Networking Reception is open to Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, VIP Business Attendees, and Invited Guests.
Day 2 - September 2, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors & Sponsors
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Matchmaking Session Sign Up
8:45 AM 10:30 AM: Morning General Sessions
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking Break with Exhibitors & Sponsors
11:00 AM 12:30 PM: Afternoon General Sessions
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Matchmaking Sessions
*Schedule subject to change.
Where is it happening?
USD 0.00 to USD 12793.79
