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You are invited to attend the 3rd Annual

  2026 AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING SUMMIT

JULY 1 - 2, 2026
Reston, VA

Get the Latest on New 2026 Small Business Contracting Opportunities!

 

The 2026 American Small Business Contracting Summit will provide you with the latest details on small business contracting opportunities with the U.S. Department of War, U.S. Coast Guard, 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 2026 multi-event sponsors.

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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 2025 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:

  • Small Business Contracting with the U.S. Department of War, U.S. Coast Guard, and additional Federal Agencies

  • Small Business Contracting with Prime Defense Contractors

  • Small Business Contracting with State Governments

  • Military Base-Community Partnerships Driving Construction and Service Contracts

  • Financing for Small Businesses, including Public Financing from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Private Financing, and Special Department of War Venture Capital Programs

  • Procurement Assistance Resources for Small Business, including SBA, Commerce Department/MBDA, APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs), and more

  • Accelerated Contracting Opportunities via Other Transaction Authorities (OTA's)

  • Federal Mentor-Protege Programs

  • Federal Grant Opportunities

  • Special Preferential Contracting/Set-Aside Opportunities

 

 


The Summit features General Sessions, Discussions with Federal & State 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 â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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2026 American Small Business Contracting Summit Agenda

DAY 1
July 1, 2026

DAY 1 - July 1, 2026

7:00 - 8:00 AM: Exhibitor Move-In

Starting at 8:00 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In

Starting at 8:00 AM: Matchmaking Session Sign-Up

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking Breakfast with Sponsors & Exhibitors

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Welcoming Remarks & Morning General Session

10:30 AM: Networking Break with Sponsors & Exhibitors

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: General Session

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch with Sponsors & Exhibitors

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Afternoon General Session

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Networking with Exhibitors

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Matchmaking Sessions

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Federal Contracting Bootcamp with USFCR**

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: VIP Networking Reception (open to VIP Business Attendees, Sponsors, Exhibitors, Speakers and Matchmaking Hosts)

DAY 2

July 2, 2026

DAY 2 - July 2, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Networking Breakfast with Sponsors & Exhibitors

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Morning Afternoon General Sessions

1:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Matchmaking Sessions

 

*Schedule subject to change. 

Hotel Room Block Details

 

Westin Reston Station

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11787 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191

Per Night Rate: $169 pre tax

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Booking Dates: 06/26/26 to 07/06/26

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Deadline to Book: June 15, 2026

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Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51273769

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Distance to Summit Venue: 6 minutes by car

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Distance to Dulles Airport: 8 miles

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Group Name: Defense Leadership Forum

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Included in your stay: Complimentary Overnight Parking; Complimentary Basic Internet in each guest room;

and Complimentary transportation to/from the event venue

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

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SUMMIT SPONSORS

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