If you’re looking for opportunities to GROW your Federal contracting business, you’re invited to join us at one of the many NVSBC Engagement Events we hold across the country.
Featuring guest speakers recognized as leaders in the industry, our keynotes also include federal officials, large primes, and fellow SDVOSB’s sharing their own tips and success stories. It’s a blend of training, networking, and camaraderie – all with a focus on helping you to grow your business.
The NVSBC family of events includes national annual conferences, regular regional events held in select cities across the country, and periodic online webinars and other digital presentations.
Upcoming NVSBC Events
- Tampa Engagement Dinner
September 17, 2025 - DC Metro Engagement Dinner & Training Academy
October 8, 2025 - Huntsville Engagement Lunch
October 8, 2025 - Dayton Engagement Breakfast
October 15, 2025 - 2025 Veteran Small Business Advocate Awards Gala
November 6, 2025 - Hampton Roads Engagement Lunch
November 13, 2025 - DC Metro Engagement Dinner & Training Academy
December 3, 2025 - San Antonio Engagement Dinner
December 17, 2025 - Financial Symposium
February 25, 2026
Regional Engagement Events
Hosted by the National Veteran Small Business Coalition Education Foundation (NVSBC-EF), our local engagement events are structured around a 3-hour time-frame, which includes a meal, training session, and networking. Non-members are welcome to attend at the regular event price and NVSBC members may attend at a discounted price.
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National Events
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Vets Conference
NVSBC’s premier, annual, multi-day Federal contracting event is focused entirely on business growth and development. The largest conference of its kind in the nation, each year’s VETS Conference is attended by veteran business owners and their executives, large prime contractors, and senior-level representatives from many of the Agencies who purchase services from our veterans.
When: June 1, 2026 – June 4, 2026
Where: New Orleans, LA
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Awards Gala
Now in its 11th year, the Awards Gala is the only annual event of its kind recognizing Federal Agencies and Federal Contracting Primes that excel in their support of Veteran small businesses. A formal evening event hosted in the DC metropolitan area, the event attracts top Agency officials and business CEOs from the GovCon sector as well as hundreds of Veteran small business owners and their teams.
When: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Where: Falls Church, VA
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Finance Symposium
NVSBC’s annual symposium to address the strategies and processes for Veteran owned small business who seek to obtain and leverage business capital. The Symposium hosts finance subject matter experts who share insights tailored the Federal contracting industry, including learning more about start-up capital, steady-state capital, growth capital, or transition capital.
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Location: TBD

Charity Golf Tournament
Traditionally held in the Summer at the Army Navy Club in Arlington, VA, this annual charity event is a perennial sell-out, attracting golfers who represent businesses and agencies across the GovCon industry. Proceeds from the Charity Golf Tournament directly benefit the NVSBC Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
Location: Arlington, VA
Federal Procurement Events
As a resource for growing your federal contracting business, NVSBC regularly posts announcements of events provided by agencies across the Federal government focused on outreach, matchmaking, networking, training, and other business development activities.
Become A Member!
We offer seven types of organizational membership and when your company joins NVSBC, every employee receives access to resources, discounted event pricing, and exclusive Partner Deals and discounts.
NVSBC Programs
Programming to set up veteran businesses for success! Designed to broaden community engagement and knit together regional veteran business owner ecosystems.