You are invited to attend the
2026 AIR FORCE CONTRACTING SUMMIT
One of the Top Defense Events of 2026!
March 16-17, 2026
Reston, VA
In its 13th year, the 2026 Air Force Contracting Summit will be held in Reston, VA. The Summit brings together: Air Force Command & Base Officials, Contracting Officers, Contracting Experts, Financing Sources, and Business Leaders nationwide. Hundreds of Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, Military Officials, Contracting Officials, Financing Experts, and Defense Agencies from throughout the country participate in-person for the Air Force Contracting Summit each year.

12th Annual 2025 Air Force Contracting Summit Highlights
The 2026 Air Force Contracting Summit is one of the Top National Defense Contracting Events of 2026! The Summit features Members of Congress, Pentagon Officials, Multiple Air Force Commands, Multiple Air Force Bases, Military Contracting Officers, Financing Sources, Prime Contractors and Small Business Leaders nationwide. Attending the 2026 Air Force Contracting Summit will provide Defense Contractors, Subcontractors, and Small Businesses with the latest information on:
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Air Force FY2026 Budget - Major Procurement Developments
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Air Force Mission & Contracting Priorities for Drones & Anti-Drone Technology, AI, Special Operations, Aircraft, Air Warfare, Armaments, Avionics, Logistics, Facilities, Energy, Construction, Engineering, Technology, Cyber, Space, and more
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Air Force 'Base of the Future' and Energy Resilience Opportunities
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Air Force Command Mission & Contracting Priorities
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Air Force and Department of Defense Contracting Priorities
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Multi-Year Contract Vehicles - Prime Contractor & Small Business Tracks
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New Contracting Opportunities with Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
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OTA's and Other Innovation Acquisition Strategies and Programs
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New Contracting Opportunities for Prime Defense Contractors & Subcontractors
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New Pentagon and Air Force Cyber Protection/CMMC Strategies
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U.S. Space Force Developments & Contracting Priorities
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Teaming, Subcontracting & Mentor Protégé Opportunities
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Public and Private Financing Sources
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Small Business Resources
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Matchmaking Sessions, featuring Government Agencies and Prime Contractors
2026 Air Force Defense Contracting Summit Agenda
Set-Up Day - March 15, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-In
DAY 1 - March 16, 2026
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM: Exhibitor Move-In
7:00 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In (All Day)
7:30 AM: Matchmaking Session Sign-Up
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Opening Address & Morning General Sessions
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking with Sponsors & Exhibitors
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: General Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch with Sponsors & Exhibitors
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM: General Sessions
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Matchmaking Session I
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking with Sponsors & Exhibitors
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: USFCR Bootcamp (Registerd Bootcamp guests only)
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 only.
DAY 2 - March 17, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00 AM: In-Person Matchmaking Sign-up
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Session
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: General Session
12:30 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Matchmaking Session II
*Schedule subject to change.
EVENT LOCATION
The Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
11493 Sunset Hills Rd,
Reston, VA 20190
FEATURED SPONSORS
Inquire about discounted multi-event Exhibitor and/or Sponsorship rates when you register now for the the 2026 Capitol Hill Defense Outlook Summit, the 2026 American Small Business Contracting Summit, and the 2026 Navy Contracting Summit.












