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HUBZone National Conference: Advancing Opportunity, Advocacy & GrowthThe 2026 National HUBZone Conference is not an entry-level government contracting event. This conference is designed for procurement-ready companies, active federal contractors, manufacturers, infrastructure firms, technology companies, large prime contractors, and organizations serious about building strategic teaming relationships and pursuing federal opportunities. Hosted July 21–22, 2026, at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia, this year’s conference will focus heavily on HUBZone advocacy, U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, federal modernization, and the power of teaming within today’s evolving government contracting environment. This is not a conference built around passive attendance. It is designed to bring together decision-makers, industry leaders, federal agencies, primes, manufacturers, suppliers, and small businesses looking to build real partnerships, identify teammates, strengthen supply chains, and pursue opportunities together. | MEMBER $750.00 NON-MEMBER $850.00 Discounted tickets are available for our Govt Attendees. |
Conference Focus AreasThis year’s event will focus heavily on:
The conference is designed to move beyond traditional panels and create real engagement opportunities between businesses, government agencies, primes, manufacturers, and industry leaders. | What Attendees Can Expect
The event will also feature dedicated networking and engagement areas designed to encourage collaboration and relationship building throughout the conference. | Who Should AttendThe conference is ideal for:
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2026 National HUBZone Conference
Draft Agenda
Monday, July 20, 2026HUBZone Golf Invitational& Networking Day7:00 AM – 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
EXHIBIT HALL SOLD OUT The main exhibit hall for the 2026 National HUBZone Conference is currently sold out. A limited number of exhibit and visibility opportunities remain available through select event sponsorship packages. | Tuesday, July 21, 2026Advocacy, Innovation & Industry Engagement7:00 AM – 8:15 AM 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 4:00 PM -4:15 PM Key Note : Kelly Mitchell Executive Director, White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Senior Policy Advisor, Domestic Policy Council, The White House 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM Manufacturing the Future Workforce:AI, Automation & America's Industrial Evolution6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Wednesday, July 22, 2026Teaming, Energy, Defense & The Future of Small Business7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Registration & Networking Breakfast ( Exhibit Hall) 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM Opening Keynote 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Innovative Teaming Strategies: Building Stronger Businesses Through Collaboration 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Morning Workshops & Roundtable Discussions 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Networking Lunch 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Plenary Session: State of the SBA HUBZone Program 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 1 on 1 Matchmaking 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Innovation Hall Demonstrations 4:00 PM-4:15 PM Key Note : Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Closing General Session The Future of Small Business:Federal Priorities, Energy, Defense & What Comes Next5:30 PM Conference Adjournment |
Thank you2026 National HUBZone Conference Sponsors
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