How to Register and Maintain Your SAM.gov and SBA Profiles (2025 Update)
2025-07-30 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Virtual
Are you a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur looking to tap into government contracting opportunities? Join us for “How to Register and Maintain Your SAM.gov and SBA Profiles,” a practical session designed to help you navigate the latest updates to two of the most important tools in federal procurement: SAM.gov and the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS).

2025 Air and Space Summit | Potomac Officers Club
2025-07-31 07:00 - 16:00 | Hilton-Mclean, 7920 Jones Branch Dr., Mclean, VA, 22102, United States
Air and space defense is a critical component of national security, and it’s increasingly essential in the looming Great Power Competition era. With the increasing sophistication of threats, the need for advanced defense capabilities in the air and space domains has never been more urgent. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Air and Space Defense Summit will provide invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, helping attendees understand the strategic importance of air and space defense and how to contribute to its advancement.

Step-by-Step GSA
2025-08-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
The GSA MAS Schedule application process can be complex, especially for businesses navigating it for the first time. This introductory webinar provides a clear, step-by-step overview of what’s involved in preparing and submitting a successful GSA Schedule offer.
This session is ideal for companies that have already decided to pursue a GSA Schedule—or are close to making that decision—and want to better understand the level of effort required before committing resources. It’s also a preview of a more detailed training cohort that will walk participants through each stage of the process with hands-on guidance.

Financial Freedom Comes at a Price! It’s Your Wrap Rate (2025 Update)
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Are you confidently pricing your services for government contracts—or are you flying blind?
If you’ve ever worried whether your pricing covers all your costs, or struggled to figure out how low you can go without sinking your margins, this webinar is for you. Join us as we unpack the wrap rate—a critical but often misunderstood formula that can make or break your business in the federal marketplace.
Your wrap rate isn’t just a number—it’s a strategic tool. It represents the true, fully burdened cost of your labor, accounting for fringe, overhead, and G&A expenses. It’s the key to crafting a competitive yet profitable proposal, tailored to the work you’re pursuing, the contract type, and the intensity of competition. And here’s the twist: your wrap rate is not static—it evolves as your business grows, your cost structure changes, and your bidding strategies mature.

Navigating the Valley of Death: A Survival Guide for Startups
2025-08-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Are you preparing to launch a new product and worried about the critical phase between development and market success? The “Valley of Death” is a well-known challenge for startups, representing the perilous period where many promising innovations fail to gain traction due to funding gaps, operational hurdles, and strategic missteps.

Proposal Framing – Structuring Your Proposal for Maximum Impact
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
A winning proposal isn’t just about what you say—it’s about how you frame it. In this session, you’ll learn how to organize and present your content for clarity, compliance, and maximum impact. Discover practical strategies to make your proposals more persuasive and more likely to win.

Advanced Teaming Strategies to Accelerate Small Business Government Revenue (2025 Update)
2025-08-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Teaming can be a powerful growth accelerator—if you know how to do it right. In this webinar, you’ll learn advanced strategies for forming high-value partnerships that help you stand out, win more work, and shorten your time to revenue in the federal marketplace. From avoiding common mistakes to understanding how large primes evaluate smal

Indirect Costs and Rates
2025-08-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Understanding indirect costs is essential for pricing accurately, staying compliant, and managing government contracts effectively. This webinar demystifies indirect rate structures—covering fringe, overhead, and G&A pools—and guides you through rate development, allocation methods

2025 Navy Summit
2025-08-26 07:00 - 16:00 | Hilton-Mclean, 7920 Jones Branch Dr., Mclean, VA, 22102, United States
The 2025 Navy Summit is a premier gathering of naval and maritime leaders to address the most critical challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. Navy. This exclusive event brings together top-tier Navy experts to explore innovative solutions, forge strategic partnerships and shape the future of naval operations. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into the latest advancements in technology, policy and strategy as we collectively work to ensure a secure future and a ready naval force.

Leveraging FOIA to Win Government Contracts
2025-08-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
What if you could peek behind the curtain and see exactly what agencies want—and how your competitors are performing? This webinar shows you how to use FOIA to gather valuable insights like CPARS and winning proposals, so you can craft bids that truly stand out. Learn how to make

Commercial UAV Expo
2025-09-02 08:00 - 2025-09-04 16:00 | Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Commercial UAV Expo is the leading international trade show and educational conference for professionals integrating and operating UAVs/UAS. Each year, thousands of end users, hardware manufacturers, software developers, service providers, and innovators convene in Las Vegas for the leading event for the commercial drone industry.

Bio Innovation Conference
2025-09-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Unlock the opportunities for your organization’s growth while driving forward the life sciences community in Maryland with “local innovation, global impact” at the forefront. Join us to be part of the momentum shaping the future of innovation in the Maryland life sciences sector and beyond.

Engage with researchers, influential business leaders, esteemed academics, venture capitalists, burgeoning startups, and seasoned industry professionals within the regional life sciences landscape.
Accelerate networking and foster business growth
Gain invaluable insights from industry pioneers through enlightening panel discussions designed to deepen your understanding of the evolving life sciences sector.
Explore the Exhibit Hall to discover and delve into the offerings of industry-leading companies and expanding your professional network.

Commercializing Innovation Technology
2025-09-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
For innovative small businesses, a well-developed commercialization strategy can mean the difference between a breakthrough idea and a missed opportunity. In competitive R&D funding programs—such as SBIR and STTR—strong commercialization and transition plans are often the deciding factors for securing Phase I and Phase II awards. Understanding agency expectations and building a compelling plan is critical for success.

ANNUAL WEST COAST CONFERENCE
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-11 17:00 | Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA, 92629, United States
Seats are limited – we encourage you to purchase your ticket as soon as possible!
REGISTRATION CLOSES on Aug. 22! Due to our planning outline, we can’t accept ticket requests once we close registration.
This event is held in Southern California, and features pharmaceutical executives, hospitals, CEOs of small and clinical enterprises, and other outstanding guest speakers. Our Annual West conference limits participation to facilitate networking, relationship building and to enable supplier companies to have a higher profile, greater success with meeting with corporates attending and better return on their investment.
The conferences in the past have been a terrific opportunity to foster effective, mutually beneficial partnerships between suppliers and large pharmaceutical and healthcare companies

Provisional Billing Rates
2025-09-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
When government contractors perform work on cost-reimbursable contracts, the finesse to recover indirect costs accurately, avoid significant under- or over-billing, and manage cash flow are paramount to being successful. Provisional billing rates (PBRs) establish the billing rates applied during contract performance and serve as the cornerstone for interim cost recovery, yet the process of establishing, submitting, monitoring, and updating them can be overlooked. Additionally, PBRs are the cornerstone for making changes to your indirect rate structure to improve the allocation of indirect rates to final cost objectives.

Avoiding Common Bid Protest Mistakes
2025-09-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Bid protests are an unavoidable part of federal contracting and are becoming more frequent as competition intensifies. Often, the outcome of litigation is influenced by what happens before a protest is even filed. To improve your chances of success, it is essential to avoid common pitfalls in the bidding process and to develop a solid understanding of how the protest process works. Knowing the rules, regulations, and timelines that govern bid protests is key to protecting your company’s opportunities.

Winning Proposals: Your Comprehensive Guide to Responding to Federal RFPs (3-Part Series) (2025 Update)
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
In this 3-part training presented by BID DESIGNS, you’ll gain the foundational building blocks to transform your proposal shop from a “Get-It-Done” group into a true Win Team. You’ll learn how to focus your team’s energy on the right activities, align every section with evaluator scoring, and implement repeatable systems that scale.

Evolving DoD Contractor Cybersecurity Requirements (Q3-2025 Update)
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
The United States’ adversaries are actively stealing the country’s military and industrial competitive advantage. Ubiquitous access to every organization’s multi-interconnected information systems facilitates this theft. The US Federal government recognizes the risk of theft and sensitive information from its contractors’ information systems, such as Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Therefore, all Federal contractors have certain basic cybersecurity requirements they must implement in their internal information technology (IT) systems that process Federal contract-related data.

2025 Intel Summit
2025-10-02 07:00 - 16:00 | TBD Please Check Link
The 2025 Intel Summit will center on advancing intelligence gathering and analysis capabilities to support government operations. As the demand for reliable, actionable intelligence continues to grow, this event will bring together federal agencies, contractors and technology leaders to discuss breakthroughs in data collection, processing and interpretation. From next-generation analytical tools to secure intelligence-sharing platforms, the summit will highlight cutting-edge innovations that shape national security and decision-making.
Contractors specializing in intelligence technologies, data analytics and cyber intelligence will find this summit particularly valuable. Attendees can expect sessions focusing on advancements in AI-driven analytics, integration of big data solutions and strategies for enhancing intelligence accuracy and efficiency. This provides a vital opportunity to align their offerings with government priorities, positioning themselves as key partners in an increasingly data-driven security environment.

2025 Healthcare Summit
2025-12-01 | TBD Please Check Link
Geared toward federal contractors in the healthcare industry, this summit offers a roadmap to modernizing care models and enhancing efficiencies within federally sponsored programs.
The summit will also focus on the integration of technology in transforming healthcare delivery. Key discussions will explore advancements in telemedicine platforms, enabling remote and efficient patient care, as well as the role of digital health solutions in improving federal healthcare programs. Attendees will gain insights into innovative tools like AI-driven diagnostics, wearable health devices and secure data-sharing systems that are revolutionizing how healthcare services are accessed and managed. These innovations aim to meet the growing demands of federal programs while enhancing care quality and operational efficiency.

Save the Date! 35th Annual Government Procurement Conference
2026-01-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center Hall C, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20001, United States
The Government Procurement Conference is a national conference fostering business partnerships between the Federal Government, its prime contractors, and small, minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned businesses.
Now in its 35th year, the Government Procurement Conference has become the premier event for small businesses throughout the United States.

8(a) Business Development Program Info Session
2026-01-15 10:00 - 23:00 | Virtual
Join the SBA as we discuss the 8(a) Business Development Program and how this federal contracting certification can assist small businesses.
The U.S. Small Business Administration Baltimore District Office is hosting a live online event to introduce small business owners to the 8(a) Business Development Program.

2nd Annual AFCEA Silicon Valley Cyber & IT Summit
2026-01-16 08:00 - 17:00 | 63rd Readiness Division, 230 R T Jones Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Join us for the 2nd Annual AFCEA Silicon Valley Cyber & IT Summit! This in-person event is your chance to connect with industry leaders and experts in the cybersecurity and IT fields. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, network, and grow your knowledge.

Alliance Northwest 2026
2026-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
The 40th Annual Alliance Northwest is the largest business-to-government conference in the Pacific Northwest. This event features an exhibit hall, high-quality workshops and pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings between government representatives, primes, and businesses. Hosted by Thurston Economic Development Council, home of APEX ACCELERATORS, Alliance Northwest has a strong history of providing quality outreach events for government representatives to connect with small and diverse businesses.

Army Small Business Seminar 2026
2026-01-22 12:15 - 17:35 | Virtual
This is an annual training and outreach event hosted by Headquarters Department of the Army, Office of Small Business Programs. The purpose of the event is to update Small Business industry partners with relevant policy changes and provide an opportunity for questions and dialogue.

LinkedIn for GovCon 2026: Visibility Strategies for Government Contracting
2026-01-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Presented by LinkedIn for GovCon expert Cecilia McDonnell, this free two-hour live masterclass shows small business government contractors how to use LinkedIn strategically to attract buyers, teaming partners, and contracting officers in 2026’s changing federal landscape.

Hilton Head Government Contracts Week 2026
2026-01-26 08:00 - 17:00 | The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort, Two Grasslawn Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Build your personalized learning agenda from a diverse lineup of courses covering today’s most relevant topics, from AI and cybersecurity to FAR updates, cost analysis, and subcontract management.
Whether you’re new to federal contracting or a seasoned professional, you’ll gain practical tools, valuable insights, and the confidence to navigate the ever-evolving contracting landscape.

National Small Business Conference 2026
2026-01-26 08:00 - 2026-01-29 16:00 | Nashville, Tennessee, Nashville, TN, United States
The The National Small Business Conference offers educational sessions, matchmaking, networking and resources for all small businesses including aspiring, current and graduate 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB, VOSB, SDB, WOSB, DBE, and teaming partnerships.
The event attracts hundreds of federal agencies, large business primes, and corporate companies to provide multiple opportunities in one location to grow your business in the federal contracting arena.

Government Contracting Outlook 2026
2026-01-28 08:30 - 10:00 | Carahsoft Conference and Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA, 20190, United States
A round table of top DC-area government contracting experts exploring major GovCon trends and opportunities in 2026. Moderated by Tech Wire.

Government Contracting Outlook 2026 brings together leading government contracting executives and experts from the DC area to discuss key opportunities, trends, and challenges shaping the federal market in 2026 in a panel discussion moderated by the editor of Potomac Tech Wire.

Chicago Small Business Expo
2026-01-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
Seize the opportunity to connect, learn, grow, and thrive amidst a community of like-minded entrepreneurs. Your presence at the Chicago Small Business Expo could be the catalyst that unlocks a world of possibilities for your business.
The Chicago Small Business Expo is designed specifically for small business owners, startups, and B2B professionals operating in the Chicago market.
