
2026 SMALL BUSINESS
GOVERNMENT
CONTRACTING SUMMIT
SEPTEMBER 1 - 2, 2026
Reston, VA
You are invited to participate in the 2026 Small Business Government Contracting Summit, a powerful national forum helping to strengthen businesses which are involved in federal contracting or want to be involved.
Register now as a Sponsor, Exhibitor, or Attendee. Email us at events@usdlf.org to receive details on special discounts for 2026 multi-event sponsors.

Why attend the 2026 Small Business Government Contracting Summit?
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:
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How to sell to the Federal Government
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How to become a Subcontractor to a Prime Contractor
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Small Business Contracting Opportunities with the U.S. Department of War, including the Air Force, Army, Navy, and USMC
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New financial support from the U.S. Department of War
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Small Business Contracting Opportunities with Prime Contractors
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How to become registered as a Federal Contractor through SAM.gov
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How to make sure you are CMMC compliant, now required of every federal contractor
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How to use the small business resources of the U.S. Small Business Administration
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How the SBIR/STTR Program can benefit your business
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Mentor-Protégé Program
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Which banks offer the best financing for federal contractors, especially small businesses
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Veteran contracting assistance programs
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What are the best private financing sources
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Grants and certifications which can help small businesses
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Which firms offer the best cybersecurity protection services
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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!
EVENT LOCATION
Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
11493 Sunset Hills Rd
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: (888) 662-2724


2026 Small Business Government Contracting Summit Agenda
DAY 1
September 1, 2026
DAY 1 - September 1, 2026
7:00 AM: Exhibitor Set-Up
8:00 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00 AM: In-Person Matchmaking Sign-up
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Sessions
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking Break with Exhibitors
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Morning General Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Networking lunch Exhibitors
1:15 PM - 3:00 PM: Afternoon General Sessions
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: In-Person Matchmaking Session I
5:00 PM - 6:00 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
DAY 2 - September 2, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: In-Person Matchmaking Sign-up
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Sessions
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: General Sessions
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: In-Person Matchmaking Session II
1:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out
*Schedule subject to change.
Take Advantage of Great Early Registration Rates!
Inquire about discounted multi-event Exhibitor and/or Sponsorship rates when you register by emailing events@usdlf.org




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