Winning federal contracts takes more than just paperwork. You need to get in the room with the people who influence awards. Contracting officers, program managers, and primes want to work with vendors they trust. The fastest way to build that trust is by showing up—at the right events.

When you attend federal contracting conferences, you get to:

• Talk directly with decision-makers at agencies who are actively sourcing vendors

• Learn what’s coming down the pipeline before it hits SAM

• Build relationships with primes looking for qualified subcontractors

If you’re serious about winning contracts in 2025, these events aren’t optional. They’re strategic. You walk away with market intelligence, introductions, and a sharper edge over your competition.

2025 Federal Contracting Events You Shouldn't Miss

Below are a few of the most relevant and high-impact events still coming up this year. We’ve chosen these based on search trends, industry relevance, and government buyer attendance.

✔ Government Procurement Conference – April 16, Washington, DC
Best for: Small businesses, HUBZone firms, SDVOSBs, and WOSBs
Why attend? This is one of the largest and most active small business contracting events in the country. You’ll find buyers from dozens of federal agencies, direct matchmaking, and panels on procurement strategy.

✔ RSA Conference – April 28 to May 1, San Francisco, CA
Best for: Cybersecurity, cloud, software, and IT vendors
Why attend? Agencies like DHS, DoD, and GSA are increasing investments in cyber resilience. If your business touches tech or data protection, this is where you learn what they’ll buy and who’s buying.

✔ Clean Power Expo – May 19 to 22, Phoenix, AZ
Best for: Energy, engineering, and environmental contractors
Why attend? Billions in federal funding are flowing into renewable energy. This is where you meet project managers and primes building the future grid.

✔ TechConnect World – June 9 to 10, Austin, TX
Best for: R&D firms, innovators, and SBIR/STTR applicants
Why attend? DOD, DOE, DHS, and NASA attend specifically to find new partners. If you’re developing anything cutting edge, this is where you get noticed.

✔ World Congress 2025 – July 13 to 16, Grapevine, TX
Best for: Acquisition professionals, BD leaders, and compliance teams
Why attend? It’s the largest training event for federal procurement. Agencies and industry come together to shape how contracting is evolving. If you sell into procurement offices, you should be there.

✔ American Small Business Contracting Summit – July 22, Washington, DC
Best for: Small businesses ready to scale
Why attend? Connect face-to-face with contracting officers and program leads from federal agencies. These are the people awarding contracts now.

✔ Navy & Marine Corps Procurement Conference – July 29 to 30, Norfolk, VA
Best for: Defense contractors in logistics, facility support, shipbuilding, and IT
Why attend? Meet the buyers and program managers responsible for keeping bases and operations running. A must-attend for anyone in the DoD supply chain.

Plan Now to Win More in 2025

Showing up to an event is one thing. Turning that handshake into a contract is another. If you want to get results, you need a plan.

• Research which agencies and primes will be in the room
• Prepare a 30-second pitch that speaks to what you solve, not just what you sell
• Bring a capability statement that makes it easy for buyers to say yes
• Follow up fast and with purpose—relationships fade when you don’t take action

These events give you access. But it’s how you prepare and follow through that wins contracts.

📅 Ready to take the next step? Download the 2025 Federal Contracting Events Calendar to access the full list of high-impact conferences, expos, and matchmakers happening through the end of the year.

This is your moment to meet the right people, ask the right questions, and put your business in the right place at the right time.