EventsUpdated Oct 30, 2026

Where to meet federal buyers

Industry days, briefings and networking events where agencies, prime contractors and construction firms show up. Dates, venues and links are checked every week.

Featured in Monday’s issue

Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 3–7 PM ET

AGC of Virginia National Capital District Leadership Forum: The Post-Election Outlook for Construction, Infrastructure & Growth

The Square, 1850 K St NW, Washington, DC

Hosted by the Associated General Contractors of Virginia (AGCVA)

Two weeks after Election Day: a panel on what's next for infrastructure money, workforce policy and contracting in DC and Northern Virginia, then a reception with GCs, subs and owners.

$69 AGCVA members, $99 non-members

Registration open until Nov 16, 11:59 PM ET. Non-members create a free AGCVA account to register.

Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 9 AM–3 PM ET

SAME Baltimore Post: FY27 Federal Briefings

Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport, Linthicum Heights, MD

Hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)

Federal agency leaders brief FY27 priorities, programs and contracting opportunities for the architecture, engineering and construction industry.

Eventbrite tickets $15–$311.29

In person · Cleveland, OHNVSBE 2026Dec 8–9, 2026 (registration and reception Dec 7)

Dec 8–9, 2026 (registration and reception Dec 7)

National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE)

Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland, OH

Hosted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA's flagship event for veteran-owned and other small businesses, with 1:1 meetings with procurement decision makers.

Cost not listed yet. Check the event page.

Thu, Dec 10, 2026, 1–7 PM ET

SAME NoVA Post 11th Annual Business-to-Business (B2B) Engagement

National Museum of the U.S. Army, Fort Belvoir, VA

Hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)

Government speakers brief upcoming opportunities, and A/E/C firms pitch for teaming partners in 3-minute slots.

Eventbrite tickets free–$802.15 (top tiers are sponsor/exhibitor packages)

In person · Virginia Beach, VASAME Mid-Atlantic Small Business OutreachFeb 22–24, 2027

Feb 22–24, 2027

SAME Mid-Atlantic Small Business Outreach + Industry Day

Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA

Hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)

Agency business-opportunity sessions and 1:1 meetings between small firms, agencies and large primes (USACE Norfolk and NAVFAC Atlantic took part in 2026).

Cost not listed yet. Check the event page.

In person · Washington, DCWCOE National Leadership SummitMar 14–16, 2027

Mar 14–16, 2027

2027 WCOE National Leadership Summit (Women Construction Owners & Executives)

The Willard Hotel, Washington, DC

Hosted by Women Construction Owners & Executives (WCOE)

National gathering of women construction owners and executives, hosted in DC.

Cost not listed yet. Check the event page.

Registration not open yet; WCOE National will announce details (womenbuildamerica.com).

Registration details

Know an event we should list? Email jduke@govconearlysignals.com. Event details come from each organizer’s page; confirm on the registration page before you go. GovCon Early Signals isn’t affiliated with these organizers.

One event worth showing up to, every Monday

Each Monday issue features one in-person event alongside the week’s top bids.