
You are invited to attend the 2nd Annual
2025 AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING SUMMIT
JULY 22 - 23, 2025
Chantilly, VA
Get the Latest on New 2025 Small Business Contracting Opportunities!
The 2025 American Small Business Contracting Summit will provide you with the latest details on small business contracting opportunities with the U.S. Department of Defense, Prime Defense Contractors, and additional Federal Government Agencies.
A very powerful part of the Summit is your opportunity to meet one-on-one during Matchmaking Sessions with the small business directors of the federal government and the small business directors of prime contractors.
Register now as a Sponsor, Exhibitor, or Attendee. Email us at events@usdlf.org to receive details on special discounts for 2025 multi-event sponsors.

Why attend the 2025 American Small Business Defense Contracting Summit?
The Federal Government is required to award 23% of Prime Contracts to Small Businesses, with almost $178.6 Billion in Federal Government Contracts awarded to Small Businesses in 2023 and another $86.4 Billion awarded to Small Businesses as Subcontractors to Prime Contractors. Register Today for this Important National Summit.
The American Small Business Contracting Summit will provide the latest details on:
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Small Business Contracting with the U.S. Department of Defense including all Branches of the Military
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Small Business Contracting with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, NASA, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and other Federal Agencies
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Small Business Contracting with Prime Defense Contractors, including Booz Allen Hamilton, Caterpillar, CGI Federal, Jones Lang LaSalle, Parsons, Raytheon, and SAIC
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Small Business Contracting with State Governments
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Military Base-Community Partnerships Driving Construction and Service Contracts
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Financing for Small Businesses, including Public Financing from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Private Financing, and Special Defense Department Venture Capital Programs
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Procurement Assistance Resources for Small Business, including SBA, Commerce Department/MBDA, APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs), and more
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Small Business Tracking Opportunities available under various GWACs (Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts)
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Accelerated Contracting Opportunities via Other Transaction Authorities (OTA's)
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Federal Mentor-Protege Programs - SBA, Defense Department, NASA, Department of Energy, and more
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Federal Grant Opportunities
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Special Preferential Contracting/Set-Aside Opportunities for Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) Certified Companies, Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Companies
The Summit features General Sessions, Discussions with Federal & State Small Business Offices, Connections with Prime Contractors, Matchmaking Sessions, Multiple Networking Opportunities and much more!
We are pleased to announce that the 2025 American Small Business Contracting Summit is co-located with the 2025 National HUBZone Conference.
The American Small Business Contracting Summit is featured on July 22-23, 2025.
If you are also interested in participating in the National HUBZone Conference you may view the conference agenda and details here.
Attendees of the American Small Business Summit may access the exhibit hall of the National HUBZone Conference at no additional cost on Wednesday, July 23rd.
If you would like access to the full conference you may register to attend at a special add-on rate!
2025 National HubZone Conference
July 23-24, 2025
DLF Add-On Attendee Package: $450
Includes full registration to the 1.5-day National HUBZone Conference, plus 1 ticket to the Trailblazer Awards
We hope you'll take advantage of this great opportunity!
How to Register
Click on the Register button below. Select your ticket type (DLF Attendee). Enter your exclusive code at checkout to unlock your discounted rate.
Your Exclusive Code: DLF2HUBZONE
Do not share this code. It is intended only for registered American Small Business Summit attendees only.
EVENT LOCATION
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles
14750 Conference Center Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: (703) 818-0300
*The room block rate is full at this location. Rooms are available for the standard rate of $271 per night.


A secondary room block has been secured at the following hotel:
HILTON WASHINGTON DULLES AIRPORT
13869 Park Center Road
Herndon VA 20171


2025 American Small Business Contracting Summit Agenda
DAY 1
July 22, 2025
7:00 AM: Exhibitor Set-Up
7:30 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking breakfast with Exhibitors
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Sessions
10:30 AM - 11 AM: Networking Break with Exhibitors
11 AM - 12:30 PM: Morning General Sessions
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Networking lunch Exhibitors
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM: Afternoon General Sessions
3:30 PM - 5 PM: In-Person Matchmaking Session I
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: VIP Networking Reception
The VIP Networking Reception is open to Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, VIP Business Attendees, and Invited Guests.
DAY 2
July 23, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking breakfast with Exhibitors
7:30 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 - 3:00 PM: In-Person Matchmaking Session II
1:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out
*Schedule subject to change.
Take Advantage of Great Early Registration Rates!
Registration Types
Business Attendee: Early Rate: $595 | Regular Price: $795
VIP Business Attendee: Early Rate: $645 | Regular Price: $845
Standard Table-Top Exhibit Package (1 Pass): Early Rate: $1,800 | Regular Price $2,400
Standard Table-Top Exhibit Package (2 Pass): Early Rate: $2,200 | Regular Price $2,900
Government Agency Exhibit package: Early Rate: $900.00 | Regular Price $1,200
Sponsorship Packages: $2,000 to $15,000 - Email Events@usdlf.org for more information.
Complimentary Registration for Active-Duty Military and Government Officials email us at events@usdlf.org to register.


Inquire about discounted multi-event Exhibitor and/or Sponsorship rates when you register by emailing events@usdlf.org




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