GovCon Cash Flow Strategies

Organized by Jennifer Schaus

Most federal contractors discover their financing options at the worst possible time — when cash is already tight and the window to choose wisely has closed. In this final session of the series, we'll break down the four financing tools available in federal contracting, show you how to match each one to the right type of pressure, and walk through what financially prepared contractors do differently. You'll leave with a complete cash flow framework built around how federal contracts actually execute.

Women of Government IT 2026

Organized by Carahsoft

Join leaders from across the public sector for a day of insightful panels, engaging conversations and meaningful networking. With a strong lineup of speakers and thoughtfully curated discussions, this is an event you will not want to miss.

Government Forum 2026

The SANS 2026 Government Forum, presented in partnership with Carahsoft, brings together federal, state, and local government cybersecurity professionals to explore the evolving threat landscape and the solutions shaping secure, mission-ready environments.

DevSecOps Conference 2026

Organized by GovCIO Media

This year, we’re curating a dynamic program focused on the future of DevSecOps, bringing together government leaders, systems integrators and industry innovators. Here's what you can expect at the conference: Government Panels: Hear directly from federal leaders as they unpack the evolving DevSecOps landscape, share real-world mission challenges and compare approaches across agencies. Fireside Chats: Explore topics such as AI-enabled DevSecOps, cloud security and compliance modernization through conversational, panel-style fireside sessions featuring multiple government and industry voices. Networking Sessions: Connect with peers, government attendees and industry experts in relaxed, open networking blocks designed to spark conversation, share lessons learned and build mission-aligned partnerships.

Best Financial Practices for Emerging Federal Contractors

Organized by Jennifer Schaus

Growth is supposed to be the reward for winning federal work — but for many federal contractors, it's also when things start to break. In this session, we'll cover the best practices for planning cash flow before payroll, vendors, or materials force the issue, tracking delivery and payment as one picture instead of three, and standardizing what happens after every award so growth doesn't mean chaos. You'll leave with a practical framework for scaling federal contracts without straining operations or cash flow.

National Homeland Security Conference

The National Homeland Security Conference unites a diverse array of professionals across the fields of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Fire and Emergency Management. This gathering draws officials from Federal and nonprofit agencies, alongside business owners, university representatives and key decision-makers. Attendees convene to gain insights into emerging security trends and to explore the latest equipment and technologies available to support their missions. The conference provides a comprehensive platform for learning about OSINT applications in homeland security operations.

The Invoice You Shouldn’t Have Submitted Yet

Organized by Jennifer Schaus

A correct invoice and a payable invoice aren't always the same thing — and the gap between them is one of the most common pitfalls federal contractors run into, even when the work itself was done right. In this session, we'll cover the invoicing mistakes that actually slow government payment: missing fields that make an invoice improper, billing subcontractor costs before required consent arrives, and unreconciled costs that follow you for the life of the contract. You'll leave with a practical review process for catching these issues before they cost you a payment cycle.

WT Power Breakfast: Beyond the Platform: Inside the Army and Navy's Expanding Unmanned Systems Market

Organized by GovExec

Unmanned systems are reshaping operations across every domain—air, ground, surface, and subsurface—and the Army and Navy are accelerating investment in both offensive and defensive missions. But the opportunity goes well beyond the platforms themselves. Command-and-control, data processing, sensors, cybersecurity, and supply chain are all part of the equation, and all represent growing areas of demand. At this Washington Technology Power Breakfast, we'll unpack what your Army and Navy customers are looking for and how the expanding unmanned systems market will drive opportunities for years to come.

TechNet Augusta

Organized by AFCEA

TechNet Augusta 2026 is a regional defense and cybersecurity conference and expo hosted by AFCEA International in Augusta, Georgia. It brings together military, Government and industry professionals, especially those involved with Army cyber operations and unified land operations, to share insights, collaborate on cyber electromagnetic activities and discuss emerging challenges in the cyber domain. The event features educational sessions, networking opportunities and exhibits aimed at fostering communication, problem solving and innovation between the military and the commercial sector.

The Future of GovCon Growth: Beyond Generative AI

Organized by Jennifer Schaus

GovCon teams are leaning on tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity to speed up business development and proposals. These tools are genuinely useful for research, data analysis, and content generation—but none of them was built to help you win federal work. In this session, we'll put the leading AI tools to the test with a live demonstration on real GovCon growth tasks—triaging opportunities, analyzing solicitations, and drafting proposal content. You'll see where they shine, where they fall short, and what changes when the same underlying AI models are put to work inside a purpose-built platform for finding opportunities, managing relationships, and writing proposals. Learning Objectives: · See how ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity actually perform on common capture and proposal tasks—side by side. · Understand where generic AI breaks down across capture, pipeline, and proposal workflows. · Learn why connecting your opportunity data, past performance, relationships, and pipeline is what lets teams qualify faster, make sharper pursuit decisions, and accelerate proposals.

The Future of GovCon Forum

Organized by Carahsoft

Government contractors are navigating a period of unprecedented change. As agencies accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence, modernize procurement strategies, and face increasing pressure to deliver mission outcomes more efficiently, contractors must rethink how they compete, innovate, and grow. Join Carahsoft and leading technology partners for a half-day executive forum designed specifically for the government contracting community. Attendees will gain actionable insights through: Keynote presentations from government and industry leaders Expert panel discussions on emerging federal market trends Government perspectives on technology adoption and mission priorities Interactive innovation spotlight sessions featuring leading technology providers Practical strategies to improve operations, strengthen compliance, and enhance proposal development Real-world examples of how AI and emerging technologies are driving contractor growth and efficiency This event will bring together industry leaders, technology innovators, and federal stakeholders to explore emerging opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, automation, and workforce transformation. Attendees will also hear directly from Carahsoft ecosystem partners as they showcase real-world solutions and success stories that are helping government contractors operate more efficiently, deliver greater value to agency customers, and position themselves for future growth.

Looking Ahead at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for 2027

Organized by Shelley's Events

We’re kicking off the new fiscal year with a proactive mindset—engaging content, meaningful connections, and a celebratory toast to DHS! Join us for an engaging, solution-focused gathering designed to spark ideas, drive results, and strengthen the DHS mission through collaboration between government and industry. From emerging technologies and acquisition challenges to budget priorities and key contract opportunities on the horizon, this event will bring together government, top technology executives, subject matter experts, and business leaders from across the DHS community to have candid, open discussions that will identify real solutions and opportunities to drive results and better support the important set of missions driven by DHS and the contractor community.

ACT-IAC Digital Transformation Forum

Organized by ACT-IAC

The 2026 Digital Transformation Forum convenes Government and industry leaders for a day of insights, discussions and networking focused on the future of digital services and innovation in the Public Sector. This forum provides a strategic platform for exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping Government operations and service delivery. Attendees connect with peers who are navigating similar digital transformation challenges while discovering practical approaches to modernization that balance innovation with security, compliance and accessibility requirements.

OSMOSIS: DC Expo

OSMOSIS:DC brings the specialized excellence of the Global OSMOSIS Conference to the nation’s capital, offering a focused, one-day intensive for OSINT practitioners and cyber intelligence researchers. This regional event is tailored to the unique needs of the D.C.-based intelligence community, providing high-impact training on social media intelligence (SOCMINT) and OSINT. The summit is dedicated to refining the skills required to unmask digital identities, navigate emerging platforms and streamline complex investigations. By fostering a local environment for collaboration, OSMOSIS:DC enables professionals to share tactics and stay ahead of the rapidly evolving digital threat landscape.

Dreamforce 2026

Organized by Dreamforce

Dreamforce is three days of groundbreaking innovation, bold ideas and visionary inspiration, bringing together the world’s brightest minds to explore digital transformation and customer success. The event showcases the latest Salesforce tools and solutions to build engaging, seamless experiences that exceed constituent expectations. Through breakout sessions, hands-on workshops and networking with industry leaders and peers, participants gain practical insights and strategies to drive innovation and accelerate digital transformation. Government attendees will discover how enterprise CX platforms can be adapted to meet unique Public Sector requirements while delivering world-class citizen services.

TechNet Indo-Pacific

Organized by AFCEA

TechNet Indo-Pacific 2026 is a major strategic defense conference and exposition in Honolulu, Hawaii, co-sponsored by AFCEA International and AFCEA Hawaii. It is the largest event of its kind in the Indo-Pacific Rim, bringing together military, Government, industry and academic leaders to address evolving regional security challenges, defense policy and operational readiness specific to the Indo-Pacific theater. The symposium features keynote speakers, panel discussions, professional sessions and an expansive exhibit hall where organizations showcase technologies and solutions to support secure, resilient communications and multi-domain capabilities.

2026 Defense Conference

Organized by Professional Services Council (PSC)

The PSC Defense Conference is where you will hear from senior executives across the Department of Defense and industry discuss current initiatives aimed at accelerating innovation and delivering capabilities to the Future Force.

ACT-IAC/DCI CX Summit

Organized by ACT-IAC

Explore the future of digital services and CX across Government at the ACT-IAC/DCI CX Summit. This event brings together Federal and industry leaders for a day of conversations and insights focused on innovation, service delivery and modernizing Government operations. The summit provides a dedicated forum for CX professionals to discuss the strategic imperatives and practical implementations that enable agencies to achieve excellence in an increasingly digital Government landscape. Attendees gain access to expert perspectives on overcoming common CX challenges while discovering emerging solutions that can accelerate their agency’s service delivery transformation.

ISS World North America

ISS World North America stands as the world’s largest gathering of regional law enforcement, intelligence and homeland security analysts. The convention is specifically designed to support professionals tasked with lawful interception, hi-tech electronic investigations and network intelligence gathering. This year’s summit focuses on the methodologies required to combat drug trafficking, money laundering and other criminal activities through advanced technical surveillance and data analytics. Attendees will gain deep-dive insights into the latest monitoring centers and investigative techniques essential for modern public safety and national security.

Alamo Cybersecurity Exposition (ACE)

Organized by AFCEA

ACE 2026 is the annual conference and exposition hosted by the Alamo Chapter of AFCEA at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. It draws military, Government and defense industry professionals together to discuss cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT) and multi-domain operations, featuring expert panels, keynote speakers, acquisition updates and an expanded cybersecurity expo. The event also includes professional development opportunities, networking and events supporting charitable causes like golf tournaments benefiting military families.