2025 & 2026 Conferences & Industry Events
Attending targeted conferences & industry events that align with your target market and buyer Personas is an excellent way to amplify your brand, connect with influencers, decision-makers & partners who can purchase your products & services. Engaging in best & proven conference practices before, during and after the conference results in a profitable ROI.
Past Events
Approaching Events
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held its 37th annual Regulatory Information Conference (RIC), a hybrid event in North Bethesda and online that concluded on March 13, 2025. The conference discussed nuclear safety issues and regulation, drawing thousands of global participants. Information regarding the upcoming 38th RIC, scheduled for March 10-12, 2026, is available.
The Small Business Boot Camp 5, held March 11–13, 2025, in Tampa and hosted by SOFWERX in coordination with USSOCOM's Office of Small Business Programs, offered small businesses a forum to learn about working with USSOCOM on national security technology. The event included presentations on engaging with USSOCOM, government contracting, and cybersecurity, as well as a "Speed Dating" component allowing businesses to connect with government stakeholders, investors, and prime contractors. Read more at SOFWERX.
The NDIA Michigan Chapter hosts the 17th Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS) and Modernization Update, bringing together the Ground Systems community to exchange research, innovations, and modernization strategies. As global threats evolve, GVSETS emphasizes developing solutions that equip Warfighters for future challenges. Scientists and engineers from government, industry, and academia are invited to submit papers, supported by the Engineering Society of Detroit and SAE Government Technologies.
Welcome to the 37th Annual Department of the Navy Gold Coast Small Business Procurement Expo, hosted by NDIA San Diego Chapter and co-sponsored by the Navy’s Office of Small Business Programs. This year’s theme, “Small Businesses Deliver the Need for Speed,” emphasizes innovation, networking, and collaboration with DoD partners. Gold Coast 2025 offers valuable insights, relationship-building, and showcases of capabilities, supported by dedicated volunteers and generous sponsors.
Join us for Forging the Future: A New Era of Modular Warfare at the MOSA Industry and Government Summit & Expo. Featuring DoD and Tri-Service leaders, expert panels, and over 100 exhibitors, this event highlights innovations in Open Architecture, Open Standards, and MOSA. Engage with military and industry decision-makers, explore live demonstrations, and gain insights into how the DoD integrates MOSA within Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
The expo hall at the 2025 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo showcased groundbreaking innovations including next-generation reactors, advanced fuel technologies, and cutting-edge safety systems. Attendees explored state-of-the-art digital monitoring solutions, robotics, and AI applications enhancing nuclear plant operations. Exhibitors also presented sustainable waste management techniques and modular reactor designs, emphasizing safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible nuclear energy advancements driving the industry’s future progress.
IFMA World Workplace 2025, held September 17–19 in Minneapolis, MN, is the premier conference for facility management professionals. The event offers educational sessions, technical instruction, and networking opportunities focused on workplace strategy, innovation, and operational efficiency. Attendees explore cutting-edge technologies like AI, digital twins, and sustainability solutions, gaining practical tools to enhance facility management. The expo hall features the latest workplace technologies and integrated platforms shaping the future of facilities.
The 2025 ANS Annual Conference in Chicago emphasized sustainability and advanced reactor technology as key drivers for the future of nuclear energy. Discussions highlighted next-generation reactors designed for enhanced safety, reduced waste, and flexible integration with renewable energy. Advanced reactors offer scalable, low-carbon power solutions critical for decarbonizing economies while supporting climate goals. These innovations promote efficient fuel use, minimize environmental impacts, and bolster resilient, clean energy systems worldwide.
The 2025 Air, Space & Cyber Conference, held September 22–24 in National Harbor, MD, focused on "Achieving Decisive Advantage in an Age of Growing Threats". The event brought together military leaders, industry innovators, and government officials to discuss emerging technologies and challenges in air, space, and cyberspace. It featured keynote addresses from Air and Space Force leaders, over 40 sessions, an exhibit hall with nearly 300 companies, and a focus on critical needs for national defense.
The Global Security Exchange (GSX) is an annual event where security leaders and professionals meet to address emerging threats and unseen risks. Presented by ASIS International, the conference offers immersive education, cross-industry networking, and keynote speakers to help attendees broaden their perspective and prepare for future security challenges as the "first line of defense".
The Spotlight AR Summit, held in Kansas City from September 29 to October 1, 2025, is a conference for analyst relations professionals. The event focuses on the industry's evolution, sharing best practices, and networking among AR leaders. Sessions covered topics such as leveraging AI, measuring program success, and enhancing analyst engagement.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has canceled the 2025 National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE). The VA plans to reallocate resources to initiatives designed to provide greater value and improve engagement for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) in federal procurement.
The 2025 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition is scheduled for October 13-15 in Washington, D.C., serving as a significant forum for land power discussions. With the theme "Agile, Adaptive, Lethal: Winning at the Pace of Change," the event will feature exhibits, keynotes from Army leadership, and professional development sessions focused on national security.
The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), hosted by the NTSA in Orlando, is highlighted as the world's largest event for modeling, simulation, and training, featuring exhibits and workshops. The 2025 conference will focus on "Optimizing Training: Ensuring Operational Dominance".
Attending targeted conferences and industry events that match your market and buyer personas effectively amplifies your brand. It enables connections with influencers, decision-makers, and partners interested in your products and services. By applying proven best practices before, during, and after these events, you maximize engagement and ensure a profitable return on investment, turning networking opportunities into meaningful business growth and lasting partnerships.Attending targeted conferences and industry events aligned with your market and buyer personas amplifies your brand and connects you with influencers, decision-makers, and partners ready to purchase your products and services. Engaging in proven best practices before, during, and after events ensures meaningful interactions and drives a profitable return on investment, maximizing the value of your participation and fostering lasting business relationships.
Join the HUBZone Contractors National Council for a series of impactful events spanning from October 2025 through July 2026. From virtual affinity sessions like “From Roots to Resonance”, to HUD’s OCPO Industry Day in Washington, DC, Tri-Regional JETS, in-person training & certification, and the 2026 National HUBZone Conference in July — these gatherings offer powerful networking, learning, and growth opportunities for HUBZone professionals.
The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), hosted by the NTSA in Orlando, is highlighted as the world's largest event for modeling, simulation, and training, featuring exhibits and workshops. The 2025 conference will focus on "Optimizing Training: Ensuring Operational Dominance".
The National 8(a) Association’s National Small Business Conference is the leading government contracting event for small businesses. It features educational sessions, matchmaking, networking, and resources for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB, VOSB, SDB, WOSB, DBE, and teaming partnerships. Bringing together federal agencies, large primes, and corporations, this event offers diverse opportunities in one place to help small businesses grow and succeed in the federal contracting market.The National 8(a) Association’s National Small Business Conference is the top government contracting event for small businesses. It provides educational sessions, matchmaking, networking, and resources for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB, VOSB, SDB, WOSB, DBE, and teaming partnerships. Attracting federal agencies, prime contractors, and corporate firms, the conference offers multiple opportunities in one place to help small businesses grow and thrive in federal contracting.
Today’s Sea Service leaders face swiftly evolving threats within a complex environment. Connect with Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, industry, and academic experts to discuss critical issues, share insights, and help shape solutions for future operational success. Network with colleagues, explore emerging technologies, and discover innovative platforms vital to improving maritime capabilities. This unique event offers opportunities to gain knowledge, foster collaboration, and advance strategies for overcoming new and emerging challenges.
The National 8(a) Association's 2025 National Small Business Conference, held February 11-13 in New Orleans, served as a supplier diversity event connecting small businesses with federal agencies and large primes. The conference included educational sessions on topics such as AI, compliance, and subcontracting, alongside networking opportunities for growing federal contracting businesses.
SOFWERX is the U.S. Special Operations Command’s innovation engine — a nonprofit platform uniting Government, Industry, Academia, and National Labs to co-solve warfighter challenges. Through programs like Tech Tuesday and its Foundry, SOFWERX accelerates prototyping, ideation, and collaboration on transformative technologies.
The International Security Conference & Exposition, or ISC West, is a major security trade event held annually at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The 2026 conference is scheduled for March 23-27. It brings together security professionals to network, attend educational sessions, and explore the latest technologies in areas such as access control, cybersecurity, video surveillance, and smart home solutions. The event showcases innovations and provides a forum for discussing the future of the security industry.
The AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition is scheduled for March 24–26, 2026, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, serving as a venue for the military, industry, and academia to discuss U.S. Army modernization. The event includes presentations and an exposition focusing on defense technologies, capabilities, and industry collaborations.
The Sea-Air-Space exposition is the premier global maritime event in the U.S., organized by the Navy League of the United States. It brings together defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers to showcase and discuss the latest advancements in naval, marine, and defense technologies. The event will take place from April 19-22, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
JETC-26 runs May 19 – 21, 2026 at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR. JETC offers a unique mix of education, training, leader development, networking, innovation, collaboration, and more, drawing over 2,700 professionals from across the military engineering community, private industry, federal agencies, and academia. This premier annual event provides a venue for professionals in engineering and related fields to learn and collaborate in a joint environment that only SAME offers.
RAPID ’26 Technical Conference & Vendor Exhibit will unite industry leaders, engineers, and innovators to explore next-generation defense and aerospace technologies. Featuring in-depth technical sessions, product showcases, and collaborative networking, the event highlights advancements in mission-critical systems, precision engineering, and digital transformation. This premier annual gathering fosters innovation, partnership, and knowledge sharing—driving progress across defense, energy, and industrial sectors.
VETS26 is the flagship conference by the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC), designed for veteran-owned small businesses engaging in federal contracting. It gathers procurement-ready firms with buyers and procurement decision makers over four days, offering high-impact training, networking, and contracting opportunities. Rated 4.7/5, the event draws nearly 2,000 attendees and over 25 federal agencies.
The 35th Annual Government Procurement Conference (GPC) is a national event that connects federal agencies, prime contractors, and small businesses through exhibits, training sessions, and matchmaking to expand contracting opportunities. It emphasizes engagement for small, minority, women-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled, and HUBZone firms, offering one-day access to buyers, program offices, and resources that demystify federal acquisition. Attendees gain insights on compliance, market entry, proposal strategies, and upcoming procurements across agencies.
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) Conference 2026 brings together nuclear professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to advance the future of nuclear science and technology. Attendees will explore innovations in clean energy, reactor design, safety, and policy through technical sessions, exhibits, and collaboration forums. This signature ANS event fosters learning, networking, and strategic dialogue shaping tomorrow’s nuclear solutions.
The 2025 USA Nuclear Generator & Supplier Executive Summit united industry leaders in Nashville to collaborate under the theme “Harness – Pulling Together for Our Nuclear Future.” The event showcased innovation, leadership, and partnership across the nuclear sector, featuring top utilities, suppliers, and sponsors. Highlights included dynamic sessions, record participation, and $72,000 raised for Children of Fallen Patriots—reflecting USA’s shared commitment to nuclear excellence and a stronger, more connected energy future.
The Reuters Events: Downstream USA 2026 returns July 15–16, 2026, in Houston, TX, uniting over 3,000 leaders from petrochemical, refining, and chemical industries. Experience North America’s premier downstream exhibition and conference—featuring 180+ world-class exhibitors, expert-led sessions, and cutting-edge technology showcases. Gain actionable insights, build strategic partnerships, and discover solutions to optimize operations, enhance sustainability, and drive growth in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Join us for #USWIN2026, the U.S. Women in Nuclear National Conference! Accelerate your career, build powerful networks, and co-create the future of nuclear innovation. From regulatory reform to workforce development, learn from industry leaders and trailblazers. Don’t miss out—save the date and stay tuned for registration details!
The NDIA Michigan Chapter proudly hosts the Annual Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS) & Modernization Update, a premier gathering uniting defense leaders, engineers, and innovators. GVSETS fosters collaboration across government, industry, and academia to advance ground systems technologies, close capability gaps, and accelerate modernization. As global threats grow increasingly complex, this symposium drives mission-critical innovation to equip Warfighters with cutting-edge tools for today’s and tomorrow’s battles.
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Join senior leaders and innovators at the fourth annual MOSA Summit & Expo, where CEOs and decision-makers converge with top Department of Defense and tri-service leadership. Experience 100+ exhibits, live demos, and strategic discussions on Open Architecture and Open Standards. Engage directly with those shaping defense modernization and discover how MOSA drives the future of acquisition and innovation.