Government contracts rarely start with an RFP. Sometimes, they start with a conversation at the right conference. Whether you're a technology vendor looking to break into the public sector or a government official exploring new solutions, conferences offer opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and stay ahead of industry trends.
We've compiled 160 upcoming government conferences, summits, and trade shows for 2026 and 2027, covering GovTech, cybersecurity, public safety, defense, education, infrastructure, finance, and more. Each listing includes event dates, locations, expected attendees, relevant vendor categories, and participation opportunities to help you find events worth attending.
Disclaimer: The event information in this guide is compiled from publicly available sources. Pursuit is not affiliated with or responsible for organizing these events and cannot guarantee the accuracy of event details, cancellations, schedule or venue changes, or the quality and outcomes of any event. Please verify all information directly with the event organizer before registering, making travel arrangements, or purchasing sponsorships.
Upcoming Government Conferences for Contractors and Government Officials
We curated this list based on the value each event brings to contractors and B2G vendors. The selection criteria cover four things that matter most: direct access to procurement decision-makers, teaming and networking opportunities, visibility into what agencies are buying and building, and advance intelligence on upcoming RFPs and contract vehicles.
These events span federal defense, civilian IT, procurement, and state, local, and education (SLED) markets, listed in chronological order so you can plan your calendar from start to finish.
GovTech & IT conferences
State and local CIOs, digital-service teams, GIS managers, and IT directors plan their technology purchases at these events. Use the table to match each event’s attendees to your product and to see whether you can exhibit, sponsor, or speak.
| # | Conference | Dates | Type | Who attends (buyer types) | Best for (vendor types) | How vendors can take part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois Digital Government SummitSpringfield, IL | Nov 17, 2026 | Summit | Illinois state, county, city, and school-district IT leaders (public sector only) | AI, identity and access, cloud, cybersecurity, data protection | Exhibit, Sponsor |
| 2 | Texas IT Leadership ForumAustin, TX | Nov 19, 2026 | Learning & development event | Texas state and local IT executives and emerging leaders (invitation-only) | AI, modernization, security and identity, data governance | Exhibit, Sponsor |
| 3 | GovAI Coalition SummitSan José, CA | Dec 9–10, 2026 | Summit | State, local, and federal agency AI, IT, policy, and operations leaders (900+ agencies) | AI platforms, data governance, responsible-AI tooling | Sponsor |
| 4 | New York City Technology ForumBrooklyn, NY | Dec 10–11, 2026 | Conference | New York state and local government IT leaders (public sector only) | AI, cybersecurity, data governance, digital service platforms | Exhibit, Sponsor |
| 5 | Oracle Public Sector SummitWashington, DC | Feb 10, 2027 | Summit | Leaders across government, healthcare, public safety, and higher education | Oracle-ecosystem partners: cloud ERP, HR, health IT, AI | Attend (Oracle-hosted, no exhibit or sponsor info published) |
| 6 | URISA GIS/Valuation Technologies ConferenceLouisville, KY | Feb 22–25, 2027 | Conference | Local government assessors, appraisers, GIS and valuation analysts | GIS, property-assessment software, aerial imagery, valuation analytics | Speak, Attend |
| 7 | Net Inclusion 2027Columbus, OH | Feb 24–26, 2027 | Conference | Digital-equity and broadband officials, libraries, ISPs, community programs, policymakers | Broadband and connectivity, devices and digital-skills programs, program-management tools, accessibility | Sponsor, Attend |
| 8 | Smart Cities Connect Conference & ExpoBoston, MA | Mar 23–25, 2027 | Trade show | Mayors, council members, CIOs/CTOs, public works, utility and transportation managers | IoT and connected devices, private networks, grid and energy management, urban infrastructure | Exhibit, Sponsor |
| 9 | TAGITM Annual ConferenceSan Antonio, TX | Apr 26–29, 2027 | Conference | Texas county and city IT managers and staff | Municipal IT, cybersecurity, cloud, networking, ERP | Exhibit, Sponsor |
| 10 | Tyler Connect 2027San Antonio, TX | May 2–5, 2027 | Conference | Tyler Technologies customers: local and state government, courts, schools | Tyler integration partners, consultants, and adjacent software vendors | Attend (customer event, no exhibit or sponsor info published) |
| 11 | NASCIO Midyear ConferenceSalt Lake City, UT | May 9–12, 2027 | Conference | State CIOs and state IT executives | Cloud, AI, cybersecurity, enterprise software for states | Sponsor, Attend (corporate members only, no exhibit floor) |
| 12 | California Public Sector CIO AcademySacramento, CA | May 18–19, 2027 | Learning & development event | California state and local CIOs and emerging IT leaders (invitation-only) | Cloud, enterprise architecture, AI, security | Exhibit, Sponsor |
| 13 | Code for America SummitWashington, DC | Jun 3–4, 2027 | Summit | Government digital-service teams, civic technologists, program leaders | Digital service delivery, benefits-delivery tools, UX/design, AI for government | Sponsor, Speak, Attend |
| 14 | AWS Summit Washington, DCWashington, DC | Jun 29, 2027 | Summit | Federal, state, and local IT leaders, cloud and AI teams | Cloud-native software, AI, security, systems integrators | Exhibit, Sponsor (AWS partners only) |
| 15 | Esri User ConferenceSan Diego, CA | Jul 12–16, 2027 | Conference | GIS teams in state, local, and federal agencies, utilities, transportation | GIS and mapping software, imagery and drones, asset management | Exhibit, Sponsor, Speak |
| 16 | GMIS MEETSWilliamsburg, VA | Aug 15–18, 2027 | Conference | Government CIOs, technology directors, IT administrators | IT infrastructure, endpoint management, backup, managed services | Exhibit, Sponsor, Speak |
| 17 | Tech in Gov AmericaWashington, DC | Sep 1–2, 2027 | Trade show | CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, procurement executives, systems integrators (federal, state, local) | AI, digital identity, cloud, critical-infrastructure IT | Exhibit, Sponsor |
| 18 | NASCIO Annual ConferenceIndianapolis, IN | Oct 3–6, 2027 | Conference | State CIOs and state IT executives | Cloud, AI, cybersecurity, enterprise software for states | Sponsor, Attend (corporate members only, no exhibit floor) |
| 19 | CCISDA Fall ConferenceLake Tahoe, CA | Oct 10–13, 2027 | Conference | California county CIOs, information security officers, network managers | IT service management, cybersecurity, cloud, networking, county case-management systems | Exhibit (awarded by lottery), Sponsor |
Healthcare, health tech & medtech conferences
Hospitals, health plans, public health agencies, Medicaid programs, medical-device makers, and employers gather at these events. Find the ones where your buyers are, and check how vendors can take part.
| # | Conference | Dates | Type | Who attends (buyer types) | Best for (vendor types) | How vendors can take part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Next Generation Patient Experience ConferencePalm Springs, CA | Dec 2–4, 2026 | Conference | Patient-experience leaders at hospitals and health systems | Patient engagement, feedback and survey tools, CX platforms | - |
| 21 | IHI ForumPhoenix, AZ | Dec 6–9, 2026 | Conference | Quality, safety, and improvement leaders in health systems | Quality-improvement analytics, patient-safety tools, workflow software | - |
| 22 | AHA Rural Health Care Leadership ConferenceOrlando, FL | Jan 31–Feb 3, 2027 | Conference | Rural hospital executives and trustees | Telehealth, revenue cycle, staffing, cybersecurity for small hospitals | - |
| 23 | MD&M WestAnaheim, CA | Feb 9–11, 2027 | Trade show | Medical-device engineers, manufacturers, sourcing teams | Device components, contract manufacturing, automation, packaging | Exhibit |
| 24 | AAOS Annual MeetingLas Vegas, NV | Mar 3–6, 2027 | Conference | Orthopedic surgeons and practice teams | Implants, surgical robotics, ortho devices | - |
| 25 | AHIP Medicare, Medicaid, Dual Eligibles & Commercial Markets ForumWashington, DC | Mar 8–10, 2027 | Conference | Health-plan executives in Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial markets | Member-engagement tools, risk and quality analytics, care management | - |
| 26 | ViVE 2027Nashville, TN | Mar 14–17, 2027 | Trade show | Providers, payers, health IT security leaders, informaticists, government and policymakers | AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, digital health | Exhibit, Sponsor, Speak |
| 27 | RISE NationalLas Vegas, NV | Mar 16–18, 2027 | Conference | Risk-adjustment and managed-care leaders at health plans | Coding and risk-adjustment analytics, payment-integrity tools | - |
| 28 | ACHE Congress on Healthcare LeadershipNashville, TN | Mar 22–24, 2027 | Conference | Hospital and health-system executives | Operations, workforce, analytics, consulting | - |
| 29 | State HIT Connect ConferenceNational Harbor, MD | Mar 29–Apr 1, 2027 | Conference | State Medicaid and health and human services IT leaders | Medicaid systems, data exchange, eligibility and program-integrity tools | Exhibit, Sponsor, Speak |
| 30 | HIMSS Global Health Conference & ExhibitionChicago, IL | Apr 5–8, 2027 | Trade show | Health system CIOs, CMIOs, health IT and informatics leaders | EHR add-ons, AI, interoperability, cybersecurity | Exhibit |
| 31 | Preparedness SummitAtlanta, GA | Apr 19–21, 2027 | Summit | Public health, emergency preparedness, and health-department staff | Emergency-response tools, communications, supply and logistics | - |
| 32 | Business Group on Health Annual ConferenceWashington, DC | Apr 28–30, 2027 | Conference | Large-employer benefits and health-plan buyers | Wellness and well-being platforms, benefits navigation, virtual care | - |
| 33 | DeviceTalks BostonBoston, MA | Jun 2–3, 2027 | Conference | Medical-device executives, engineers, and product teams | Design, manufacturing, and financing services for devices | - |
| 34 | HFMA Annual ConferenceDenver, CO | Jun 27–30, 2027 | Conference | Health-system finance and revenue-cycle leaders | Revenue-cycle software, billing, payment and financial-planning tools | - |
| 35 | APHSA National Human Services SummitKansas City, MO | Jun 27–30, 2027 | Summit | State and county human-services agency leaders | Case management, eligibility and benefits systems, data analytics | - |
| 36 | NACCHO360Orlando, FL | Jul 20–23, 2027 | Conference | Local health department leaders and public health professionals | Public-health informatics, outreach, emergency response, data systems | Exhibit, Sponsor |
| 37 | NAMD Fall ConferenceNational Harbor, MD | Sep 25–28, 2027 | Conference | State Medicaid directors and staff | Medicaid eligibility, managed-care oversight, data platforms | Sponsor |
| 38 | The MedTech Conference (AdvaMed)San Francisco, CA | Oct 3–6, 2027 | Trade show | Medical-device executives, investors, regulators | Device software, regulatory and quality tools, manufacturing services | Exhibit, Sponsor |
| 39 | HLTH USALas Vegas, NV | Oct 17–20, 2027 | Conference | Payers, providers, health tech startups, pharma, investors | AI, digital health, interoperability, care delivery | Sponsor (2027 packages not yet posted) |
State & local government conferences
City, county, and state leaders meet through national associations and state leagues, and many of these events are where local purchasing decisions start. Match each event to the officials you sell to, and see where vendors can take part.
| # | Conference | Dates | Type | Who attends (buyer types) | Best for (vendor types) | How vendors can take part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | CSAC Annual MeetingChula Vista, CA | Nov 30–Dec 4, 2026 | Conference | California county supervisors and county staff | County software, public safety, health and human services, infrastructure | - |
| 41 | CSG National ConferenceAnaheim, CA | Dec 3–6, 2026 | Conference | State officials from all three branches | State policy tools, data, workforce, AI, cybersecurity | - |
| 42 | U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter MeetingWashington, DC | Jan 20–22, 2027 | Conference | Mayors of cities with 30,000+ residents | Smart-city tech, public safety, housing, infrastructure | - |
| 43 | NACo Legislative ConferenceWashington, DC | Feb 20–23, 2027 | Conference | County elected officials and county staff | Grants and funding tools, county operations, public safety | - |
| 44 | NLC Congressional City ConferenceWashington, DC | Mar 15–17, 2027 | Conference | City leaders advocating on Capitol Hill | Federal-funding and grants software, city operations | - |
| 45 | CapConLansing, MI | Apr 20–21, 2027 | Conference | Michigan municipal leaders and local officials | Local-government software, civic engagement, finance and permitting tools | - |
| 46 | GMA Annual ConventionSavannah, GA | Jun 25–29, 2027 | Convention | Georgia city officials, managers, finance officers | ERP, utility billing, public safety, municipal services | Exhibit, Sponsor |
| 47 | NACo Annual Conference & ExpositionSavannah (Chatham County), GA | Jul 23–26, 2027 | Conference | County leaders from across the U.S. | County operations, health, justice, technology, infrastructure | Exhibit, Sponsor |
| 48 | NCSL Legislative SummitAtlanta, GA | Aug 9–11, 2027 | Summit | State legislators and legislative staff | Legislative tech, policy research, constituent engagement | - |
| 49 | FLC Annual ConferenceOrlando, FL | Aug 19–21, 2027 | Conference | Florida city officials | City services, resilience, utilities, public safety | - |
| 50 | Election Center Annual ConferenceDallas, TX | Aug 25–27, 2027 | Conference | Local and state election administrators | Voting systems, voter registration, election security | - |
| 51 | Cal Cities Annual Conference & ExpoSan Jose, CA | Sep 22–24, 2027 | Trade show | California city officials and staff | City operations, permitting, public safety, infrastructure | Exhibit |
| 52 | ICMA Annual ConferencePhiladelphia, PA | Sep 25–29, 2027 | Conference | City and county managers | Management software, finance, workforce, community engagement | Exhibit |
| 53 | TML Annual Conference & ExhibitionHouston, TX | Oct 13–15, 2027 | Conference | Texas city officials and staff | City operations, public works, utilities, public safety | Exhibit |
| 54 | NLC City SummitHouston, TX | Nov 17–20, 2027 | Summit | Mayors, council members, city staff | Smart-city tech, infrastructure, public safety, civic engagement | Exhibit |
| 55 | Rhode Island League of Cities & Towns Annual Convention 2027Warwick, RI | Mar 18, 2027 | Municipal conference & expo | City and town officials, municipal department leaders, state agency representatives | Municipal software, public works equipment, infrastructure, public safety, government services | Exhibit, Network |
Manufacturing & supply chain conferences
From factory floors to government warehouses, public agencies rely on manufacturers, distributors, and logistics providers to keep operations running. Explore conferences where vendors can connect with government procurement officials, showcase solutions, and uncover new contracting opportunities.
| # | Conference | Dates | Type | Who attends (buyer types) | Best for (vendor types) | How vendors can take part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | CAPPO Annual ConferencePalm Springs, CA | Jan 24–27, 2027 | Public procurement conference | California state, city, county, school and public procurement officials | Industrial supplies, equipment manufacturers, fleet products, maintenance supplies, distributors | Exhibit, Sponsor, Network |
| 57 | DRIVEN ConferenceTampa, FL | Feb 10–12, 2027 | Disaster recovery and supply chain forum | State, local and federal recovery, procurement and operations leaders | Emergency logistics, temporary infrastructure, disaster supplies, equipment manufacturers | Attend, Network |
| 58 | NASPO ExchangeOrlando, FL | Mar 8–11, 2027 | Government procurement conference | State procurement officials, local government and education purchasing professionals | Industrial equipment, manufacturing products, warehousing, fleet supplies, distributors | Supplier networking, Exhibit, Sponsor |
| 59 | NC PEAK ConferenceRaleigh, NC | Mar 30–31, 2027 | Public procurement conference | North Carolina state agency, university, community college and local procurement staff | Industrial suppliers, operational equipment, facilities products, procurement services | Attend if eligible; vendor access TBC |
| 60 | Georgia Procurement ConferenceGeorgia (venue TBA) | Apr 19–22, 2027 | Procurement conference & expo | Georgia state and local procurement officials, statewide contractors | Manufacturing suppliers, industrial products, facilities equipment, logistics | Exhibit, Network |
| 61 | Government Fleet Expo & ConferenceAtlanta, GA | Jun 15–18, 2027 | Fleet trade show & conference | Government fleet managers, transportation directors, fleet acquisition administrators | Vehicle manufacturers, fleet parts, maintenance equipment, telematics, work trucks | Exhibit, Sponsor, Demonstrate |
| 62 | NASPO REACH ConferenceNashville, TN | Jul 27–29, 2027 | Public procurement training conference | State central procurement staff and NASPO member agencies | Procurement platforms, supplier management tools, sourcing services | Member-focused; vendor access TBC |
| 63 | NIGP Annual Forum & Products ExpositionKansas City, MO | Aug 7–11, 2027* | Public procurement expo | City, county, state, school and other public procurement professionals | Manufacturing products, fleet equipment, industrial supplies, construction materials | Exhibit, Sponsor, Network |
| 64 | Gartner Procurement ConferenceSan Diego, CA | Sep 13–14, 2027 | Procurement and supply chain conference | Chief procurement officers, sourcing and vendor management leaders across sectors | Supply chain software, sourcing technology, supplier management, procurement analytics | Attend, Sponsor |
Federal & defense conferences
Winning federal contracts takes more than a great product. It takes the right connections. These conferences bring together federal decision-makers, military acquisition leaders, and government contractors, giving vendors opportunities to network, showcase capabilities, and get closer to federal procurement opportunities.
| # | Conference | Dates | Type | Who attends (buyer types) | Best for (vendor types) | How vendors can take part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Department of Defense Maintenance SymposiumFort Lauderdale, FL | Dec 8–11, 2026 | Defense sustainment symposium | Defense maintenance, military logistics and equipment sustainment officials | MRO suppliers, defense parts, industrial manufacturing, maintenance technology | Attend, Network; sponsorship TBC |
| 66 | Military Additive Manufacturing SummitTampa, FL | Jan 26–27, 2027 | Defense manufacturing summit | Military manufacturing leaders, federal program representatives, defense engineers | 3D printing, advanced materials, aerospace components, precision manufacturing | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 67 | National Small Business ConferenceNew Orleans, LA | Feb 1–2, 2027 | Federal contracting conference | Federal contractor representatives, small-business contracting professionals | Small federal contractors, subcontractors, industrial and technical suppliers | Attend, Network |
| 68 | Federal Quantum Readiness ForumLaurel, MD | Feb 4, 2027 | Federal quantum & cybersecurity forum | Federal cybersecurity officials, defense and intelligence technology leaders | Post-quantum cryptography, encryption, quantum technology | Register, Sponsor, Attend |
| 69 | NDIA National Logistics ForumOrlando, FL | Feb 8–10, 2027 | Defense logistics forum | DLA, military logistics leaders, federal agency representatives | Defense logistics, warehousing, spare parts, supply chain systems | Register, Sponsor, Network |
| 70 | Rocky Mountain Cyberspace SymposiumColorado Springs, CO | Feb 8–11, 2027 | Federal cybersecurity symposium | Military cyber leaders, federal IT and cybersecurity professionals | Cybersecurity, cloud, AI, secure networking, defense IT | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 71 | AFCEA WESTSan Diego, CA | Feb 16–18, 2027 | Naval technology conference & expo | Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, defense technology and acquisition leaders | Naval IT, cybersecurity, communications, AI, maritime technology | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 72 | AFA Warfare SymposiumAurora, CO | Mar 1–3, 2027 | Defense technology symposium | Air Force and Space Force leaders, military acquisition and program officials | Aerospace, defense electronics, AI, autonomous systems, space technology | Exhibit, Sponsor, Network |
| 73 | AI Summit: The Future of Federal AITysons, VA | Mar 11, 2027 | Federal AI summit | Federal CIOs, AI program leaders, technology executives | AI platforms, cloud, data infrastructure, automation, AI governance | Register, Sponsor, Attend |
| 74 | Sea-Air-SpaceNational Harbor, MD | Apr 4–7, 2027 | Defense trade show & expo | Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard leaders, policymakers, acquisition officials | Shipbuilding, maritime technology, aerospace, cybersecurity, defense manufacturing | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 75 | DoW Cyber Workforce SummitWashington, DC | Apr 7–9, 2027 | Federal cyber summit | Defense cyber workforce leaders, federal cybersecurity and training professionals | Cyber training, workforce platforms, certifications, cyber technology | Attend; vendor access TBC |
| 76 | Spring Intelligence SymposiumSpringfield, VA | Apr 13–14, 2027 | Intelligence technology symposium | Intelligence community, federal security and technology professionals | AI, geospatial analytics, intelligence software, secure infrastructure | Attend; exhibitor options TBC |
| 77 | Modern Day MarineWashington, DC | Apr 13–15, 2027 | Military equipment & technology expo | Marine Corps, defense officials, military program managers | Tactical equipment, robotics, communications, vehicles, defense systems | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 78 | SOF WeekTampa, FL | May 3–6, 2027 | Special operations conference & expo | U.S. Special Operations Command, military leadership, defense acquisition representatives | Tactical systems, AI, drones, communications, defense equipment | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 79 | DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium & ExhibitionRichmond, VA | May 4–6, 2027* | Federal supply chain symposium | Defense Logistics Agency acquisition, logistics and sustainment officials | Defense manufacturing, industrial parts, military supply chain, logistics | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 80 | Federal IT Efficiency SummitWashington, DC area (venue TBA) | May 6, 2027 | Federal IT modernization summit | Federal CIOs, IT modernization and digital transformation leaders | Cloud, legacy modernization, IT automation, enterprise software | Register, Sponsor, Attend |
| 81 | AFCEA TechNet CyberBaltimore, MD | May 11–13, 2027 | Federal cybersecurity conference | Defense cyber leaders, federal IT, cybersecurity and intelligence professionals | Zero trust, cloud security, AI, cyber operations, network defense | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 82 | FEDTEX SummitHickory, NC | May 25–26, 2027 | Federal manufacturing & procurement summit | Defense clothing and equipment buyers, federal procurement and military supply chain officials | Textile manufacturing, PPE, tactical equipment, footwear, fabrics | Register, Network |
| 83 | DOE Small Business Forum & ExpoAurora, CO | Jun 1–3, 2027 | Federal procurement expo | Department of Energy, national laboratory procurement and federal facility representatives | Industrial equipment, energy technology, engineering, manufacturing, facility services | Attend, Network; exhibition TBC |
| 84 | Federal Tech Leaders SummitWashington, DC | Jun 24, 2027 | Federal technology leadership summit | Federal CIOs, CTOs, IT executives and agency technology leaders | Government IT, cloud, cybersecurity, AI, enterprise software | Register, Sponsor, Network |
| 85 | NCMA World CongressAurora, CO | Jul 25–28, 2027 | Federal acquisition & contracting conference | Federal contracting officers, acquisition professionals, government contractors | Contracting software, professional services, industrial and technology suppliers | Attend, Sponsor, Network |
| 86 | Federal AI ForumWashington, DC area (venue TBA) | Aug 10, 2027 | Federal AI forum | Federal AI leaders, government technology officials, AI practitioners | Generative AI, machine learning, data analytics, AI infrastructure | Register, Sponsor, Network |
| 87 | AFCEA TechNet AugustaAugusta, GA | Aug 16–19, 2027 | Army cyber & IT conference | Army cyber leaders, military IT officials, defense technology professionals | Cybersecurity, network modernization, communications, electronic warfare, AI | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 88 | Potomac Officers Club Navy Summit 2027Location TBA | Aug 2027 (exact date TBA) | Defense procurement & technology summit | Navy leadership, military acquisition officials, defense industry executives | Shipbuilding, naval systems, defense IT, maritime technology | Register, Sponsor, Network |
| 89 | AFA Air, Space & Cyber ConferenceNational Harbor, MD | Sep 20–22, 2027 | Aerospace, defense & cyber expo | Air Force, Space Force, military acquisition and aerospace leaders | Aerospace manufacturing, cyber, defense IT, satellites, autonomous systems | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 90 | AFCEA TechNet Indo-PacificHonolulu, HI | Oct 25–28, 2027 | Defense technology conference | Indo-Pacific military commands, federal defense IT and cybersecurity leaders | Military communications, cyber, AI, networking, command-and-control systems | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
EdTech & education conferences
From K–12 classrooms to university campuses, education technology is changing how institutions teach, learn, and operate. These conferences connect EdTech vendors with school district leaders, education administrators, and technology decision-makers looking for their next big upgrade.
| # | Conference | Dates | Type | Who attends (buyer types) | Best for (vendor types) | How vendors can take part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC)Orlando, FL | Jan 26–29, 2027 | EdTech conference & expo | K–12 superintendents, district IT directors, administrators, curriculum leaders | LMS, AI education tools, classroom technology, cybersecurity, STEM equipment | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 92 | TCEA Convention & ExpositionSan Antonio, TX | Jan 31–Feb 3, 2027 | Education technology expo | Public school IT directors, technology coordinators, educators, district administrators | Classroom hardware, software, AI, interactive displays, education platforms | Exhibit, Sponsor, Demonstrate |
| 93 | National Principals Association ConferenceTampa, FL | Feb 6–9, 2027 | School leadership conference | Public school principals, assistant principals, district leadership | School management software, safety systems, student engagement, instructional tools | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 94 | AASA National Conference on EducationAtlanta, GA | Feb 25–27, 2027 | School leadership conference & expo | Superintendents, district executives, education administrators | District management platforms, school safety, AI, EdTech, facilities technology | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 95 | SXSW EDUAustin, TX | Mar 13–16, 2027 | Education innovation conference | School leaders, higher education executives, educators, education policymakers | EdTech startups, AI learning, workforce education, digital learning platforms | Sponsor, Exhibit, Pitch, Network |
| 96 | NSTA National Conference on Science EducationBoston, MA | Mar 17–20, 2027 | STEM education conference & expo | Public school science educators, STEM coordinators, curriculum leaders | STEM kits, lab equipment, robotics, science curriculum, educational technology | Exhibit, Sponsor, Demonstrate |
| 97 | NSBA Annual ConferenceWashington, DC | Apr 2–4, 2027 | School board governance conference | Public school board members, district superintendents, education policymakers | School safety, district software, facilities, student services, education technology | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 98 | ASU+GSV SummitSan Diego, CA | Apr 4–7, 2027 | Education innovation summit | Education executives, district leaders, university officials, policymakers | AI learning, EdTech platforms, workforce technology, digital education | Sponsor, Attend, Network |
| 99 | CoSN Annual ConferenceOrlando, FL | Apr 12–14, 2027 | K–12 technology leadership conference | School district CTOs, CIOs, IT directors, technology decision-makers | K–12 cybersecurity, networking, cloud, device management, infrastructure | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 100 | ISTELive / ISTE+ASCD ConferenceBoston, MA | Jun 27–30, 2027 | Education technology conference & expo | School administrators, IT leaders, educators, district technology directors | EdTech software, AI tools, classroom devices, instructional platforms | Exhibit, Sponsor, Demonstrate |
| 101 | APPA Annual ConferenceSalt Lake City, UT | Jul 12–15, 2027 | Educational facilities conference | University facilities directors, campus operations leaders, institutional administrators | HVAC, building automation, campus security, maintenance software, facilities equipment | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 102 | ASBO International Annual Conference & ExpoPhoenix, AZ | Oct 20–22, 2027 | School business & procurement conference | School business officers, district CFOs, finance and operations executives | ERP, financial software, procurement tools, facilities management, school transportation | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 103 | NSTA National Conference on Science & STEM EducationPortland, OR | Nov 3–6, 2027 | STEM education conference | Science teachers, STEM program directors, district curriculum leaders | Lab supplies, science technology, STEM hardware, robotics, curriculum software | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 104 | NAEYC Annual ConferenceChicago, IL | Dec 4–7, 2027 | Early childhood education conference | Public preschool administrators, early learning program leaders, educators | Early learning platforms, classroom supplies, accessibility tools, education equipment | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
Cybersecurity conferences
Government cyber threats aren't slowing down. Neither is the demand for better protection. These conferences bring cybersecurity vendors face-to-face with public-sector CISOs, IT security leaders, and decision-makers looking to strengthen defenses, modernize security infrastructure, and protect critical systems.
| # | Conference | Dates | Type | Who attends (buyer types) | Best for (vendor types) | How vendors can take part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | K12 SIX National Cybersecurity ConferenceAtlanta, GA | Feb 17–19, 2027 | K–12 cybersecurity conference | School district CISOs, IT directors, state education cybersecurity leaders | School cybersecurity, ransomware protection, endpoint security, identity management | Sponsorship by approval; attendance restricted |
| 106 | NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education ConferenceNew Orleans, LA | Mar 7–9, 2027 | Cybersecurity education conference | K–12 educators, cybersecurity education administrators, workforce program leaders | Cybersecurity training, cyber labs, education platforms, workforce development | Attend, Network; sponsorship TBC |
| 107 | Billington State & Local CyberSecurity SummitNational Harbor, MD | Mar 17–19, 2027 | Government cybersecurity summit | State and local CISOs, CIOs, tribal and federal cyber officials | Zero trust, cloud security, endpoint protection, cyber resilience, SOC solutions | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 108 | Georgia Public Sector Cybersecurity SummitAtlanta, GA | Mar 25, 2027 | Public-sector cybersecurity summit | Georgia state and local CISOs, government IT and security officials | Security operations, endpoint protection, ransomware defense, cloud security | Sponsor, Attend, Network |
| 109 | Wisconsin Governor's Cybersecurity SummitWisconsin (venue TBA) | Mar 30–31, 2027 | Government cybersecurity summit | State and local cyber leaders, public-sector IT executives | Cybersecurity services, risk management, incident response, network security | Sponsor, Attend |
| 110 | RSAC ConferenceSan Francisco, CA | Apr 5–8, 2027 | Cybersecurity trade show & conference | CISOs, cybersecurity professionals, government and enterprise security leaders | Security software, AI threat detection, IAM, cloud security, cyber intelligence | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 111 | Illinois Public Sector Cybersecurity SummitIllinois (venue TBA) | Apr 13, 2027 | Government cybersecurity summit | State agency CISOs, local government IT and cybersecurity leaders | Managed security, zero trust, threat detection, compliance solutions | Sponsor, Attend |
| 112 | Alabama Public Sector Cybersecurity SummitAlabama (venue TBA) | Apr 29, 2027 | Government cybersecurity summit | Alabama public-sector CISOs, cybersecurity and IT leaders | Cyber risk assessment, endpoint security, cloud protection, security services | Sponsor, Attend |
| 113 | ISACA North America ConferenceChicago, IL | May 5–7, 2027 | Cybersecurity governance conference | Security auditors, IT governance professionals, risk and compliance leaders | GRC, cyber compliance, audit software, risk management | Sponsor, Attend; exhibition TBC |
| 114 | Massachusetts IT Leadership Forum 2027 Framingham, MA | Apr 8, 2027 | Government IT leadership forum | Massachusetts public-sector IT executives, senior and emerging technology leaders (invitation-only) | Cybersecurity, cloud, AI, IT modernization, data governance, enterprise software | Sponsor (private-sector participation) |
| 115 | Gartner Cybersecurity & Risk Management SummitNational Harbor, MD | Jun 14–16, 2027 | Cybersecurity leadership summit | Public-sector and enterprise CISOs, cybersecurity and risk executives | Security architecture, AI security, risk management, zero trust, cloud security | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 116 | Indiana Public Sector Cybersecurity SummitIndiana (venue TBA) | Jun 16, 2027 | Government cybersecurity summit | Indiana state and local government cybersecurity executives | Cloud security, SOC, IAM, ransomware prevention, cyber resilience | Sponsor, Attend |
| 117 | IdentiverseLas Vegas, NV | Jun 28–Jul 1, 2027 | Identity security conference | IAM leaders, identity architects, cybersecurity executives across government and industry | Digital identity, authentication, access management, identity governance | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 118 | Black Hat USALas Vegas, NV | Jul 31–Aug 5, 2027 | Cybersecurity conference & expo | Security researchers, government security practitioners, enterprise security teams | Threat intelligence, penetration testing, application security, cloud defense | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 119 | DEF CON 35Las Vegas, NV | Aug 5–8, 2027 | Cybersecurity research convention | Security researchers, technical security teams, government cybersecurity practitioners | Security research tools, offensive security, vulnerability assessment | Attend, Community participation |
| 120 | Identity Week AmericaWashington, DC | Sep 1–2, 2027 | Digital identity conference & expo | Government digital identity officials, security and identity program leaders | Biometrics, digital ID, identity verification, authentication, fraud prevention | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 121 | InfoSec WorldAurora, CO | Sep 20–22, 2027 | Cybersecurity conference | CISOs, security operations leaders, government and enterprise security professionals | Cybersecurity platforms, incident response, compliance, threat management | Exhibit, Sponsor, Attend |
| 122 |
America's Credit Unions Cybersecurity Conference 2027
Los Angeles, CA |
May 12–14, 2027 | Cybersecurity conference | Credit union CIOs, CTOs, IT security professionals, compliance officers, risk managers | Threat detection, identity management, cybersecurity governance, fraud prevention, compliance software | Sponsor (details TBA), Attend |
| 123 |
National Cyber Crime Conference 2027
Massachusetts |
Apr 27–29, 2027 | Law enforcement cybersecurity conference | Law enforcement investigators, prosecutors, digital forensic examiners, cybercrime specialists | Digital forensics, cybercrime investigation tools, digital evidence management, threat intelligence | Sponsorship inquiry |
| 124 |
CyberBay Summit 2027
Tampa, FL |
Mar 22–24, 2027 | Cybersecurity summit | Government cybersecurity officials, law enforcement, security practitioners, technology leaders | Threat intelligence, cyber defense, security software, incident response, cybersecurity training | Attend, Network |
Public safety & justice conferences
These government conferences bring vendors closer to police chiefs, sheriffs, emergency response leaders, correctional administrators, and court technology decision-makers.
| # | Conference | Dates | Type | Who attends (buyer types) | Best for (vendor types) | How vendors can take part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Public Safety Communications Technology SummitOrlando, FL | Dec 1–2, 2026 | Technology summit | Public safety communications officials, first-responder network leaders, government technology specialists | Emergency communications, broadband, dispatch, interoperability, responder technology | Attend, network; sponsorship to confirm |
| 126 | ACA Winter ConferencePhoenix, AZ | Jan 7–10, 2027 | Corrections conference | State and local corrections officials, prison and jail administrators | Correctional software, facility security, inmate services, surveillance, safety equipment | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 127 | NSA Annual ConferenceCharlotte, NC | Jun 20–24, 2027 | Law enforcement conference & trade show | Sheriffs, command staff, jail administrators, law enforcement purchasing officials | Police equipment, jail technology, prisoner transport, surveillance, courtroom security | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 128 | RISE27 ConferenceNational Harbor, MD | Jul 19–22, 2027 | Justice & treatment court conference | Treatment court judges, court administrators, probation and justice professionals | Case management, behavioral health platforms, court software, justice services | Attend, network; confirm exhibitor options |
| 129 | APCO Annual Conference & ExpoAnaheim, CA | Jul 25–28, 2027 | Public safety communications expo | 911 directors, emergency communications managers, public safety IT officials | Dispatch software, radio systems, 911 technology, communications infrastructure | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 130 | Fire-Rescue InternationalAnaheim, CA | Aug 18–20, 2027 | Fire & emergency services expo | Fire chiefs, EMS leaders, emergency service procurement officials | Fire apparatus, rescue equipment, PPE, emergency response software, communications | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 131 | ACA Congress of CorrectionColumbus, OH | Aug 19–22, 2027 | Corrections conference & expo | Correctional facility administrators, government corrections leaders, jail operations officials | Facility security, corrections technology, inmate management, detention equipment | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 132 | Court Technology ConferenceFort Lauderdale, FL | Sep 14–16, 2027 | Court technology conference & expo | Judges, court administrators, court CIOs, justice technology managers | Court management systems, e-filing, digital evidence, AI, courtroom technology | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
Utilities, energy & weater conferences
These events target public power utilities, municipal water departments, wastewater authorities, and government infrastructure operators.
| # | Conference | Dates | Type | Who attends (buyer types) | Best for (vendor types) | How vendors can take part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | POWERGEN InternationalSalt Lake City, UT | Jan 18–21, 2027 | Power generation trade show | Public utilities, power generation executives, municipal energy operators, engineering teams | Turbines, generators, grid equipment, industrial automation, power infrastructure | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 134 | AWWA/WEF Utility Management ConferenceLocation TBA | Feb 16–19, 2027 | Water utility management conference | Municipal water and wastewater utility executives, utility operations managers | Utility management software, asset management, metering, water infrastructure | Attend, network; confirm exhibitor options |
| 135 | DTECHAtlanta, GA | Mar 1–4, 2027 | Electricity transmission & distribution expo | Municipal electric utilities, public power agencies, grid operations leaders | Smart grids, transformers, meters, grid cybersecurity, energy management | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 136 | AWWA ACE27San Diego, CA | Jun 13–16, 2027 | Water industry conference & expo | Municipal water utility managers, public water authorities, water infrastructure officials | Water treatment, filtration, pumps, meters, monitoring equipment, utility software | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 137 | APPA National ConferenceOrlando, FL | Jun 18–23, 2027 | Public power conference | Municipal electric utility executives, public power general managers, utility boards | Grid modernization, utility billing, power equipment, energy management systems | Attend, sponsor, network |
| 138 | NACWA Utility Leadership ConferenceAnchorage, AK | Jul 13–16, 2027 | Clean water utility leadership conference | Public wastewater utility executives, municipal water authorities, environmental operations leaders | Wastewater technology, utility analytics, infrastructure planning, treatment systems | Sponsor, attend, network |
| 139 | WEFTEC 2027Chicago, IL | Sep 25–29, 2027 | Water quality conference & expo | Municipal wastewater utilities, public works departments, environmental engineers | Wastewater treatment, pumps, sensors, filtration, water monitoring, infrastructure | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
Transportation, public works & fleet conferences
These government conferences connect transportation technology companies, infrastructure suppliers, transit equipment manufacturers, and public works vendors with government agencies managing roads, transit systems, and municipal infrastructure.
| # | Conference | Dates | Type | Who attends (buyer types) | Best for (vendor types) | How vendors can take part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | APTA Mobility ConferenceSeattle, WA | Apr 18–21, 2027 | Public transportation conference | Transit agency managers, bus and paratransit officials, transit planners | Bus equipment, fleet technology, accessible transportation, transit operations software | Attend, showcase products, network |
| 141 | NACTO Designing Cities ConferenceNashville, TN | May 11–14, 2027 | Urban transportation conference | City transportation directors, municipal engineers, public agency planners | Traffic systems, mobility software, road safety, street infrastructure | Attend, network; sponsorship to confirm |
| 142 | APTA Rail ConferenceSt. Louis, MO | Jun 6–9, 2027 | Rail transit conference | Public transit rail executives, rail operations and maintenance officials | Rail systems, signaling, maintenance technology, transit infrastructure | Products & services showcase, attend |
| 143 | APTAtechSan Diego, CA | Aug 8–11, 2027 | Transit technology conference | Public transportation IT directors, transit operations and technology managers | Transit software, fare systems, cybersecurity, passenger information systems | Attend, network; sponsorship to confirm |
| 144 | APWA Public Works Expo (PWX)Phoenix, AZ | Aug 22–25, 2027 | Public works trade show & expo | Public works directors, municipal engineers, city operations and infrastructure managers | Road maintenance, construction equipment, fleet technology, municipal infrastructure | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 145 | AAMVA Annual International ConferenceOmaha, NE | Sep 28–30, 2027 | Motor vehicle administration conference | State DMV administrators, motor vehicle agency executives, law enforcement representatives | DMV technology, digital identity, vehicle registration, licensing software | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
Community, planning & housing conferences
These public sector events bring together city planners, housing authority executives, redevelopment officials, and parks and recreation leaders responsible for community development and public infrastructure.
| # | Conference | Dates | Type | Who attends (buyer types) | Best for (vendor types) | How vendors can take part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | NAHRO Washington ConferenceWashington, DC | Apr 5–6, 2027 | Housing policy & leadership conference | Public housing authority executives, housing administrators, redevelopment officials | Housing management software, affordable housing services, compliance tools | Attend, network; sponsorship to confirm |
| 147 | APA National Planning ConferenceHouston, TX | May 15–18, 2027 | Urban planning conference | City and county planners, planning directors, government development officials | GIS, zoning software, urban planning tools, infrastructure analytics | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 148 | NAHRO Summer SymposiumMinneapolis, MN | Jul 15–16, 2027 | Housing leadership symposium | Housing authority directors, public housing administrators, community development professionals | Housing operations software, resident services, asset management, compliance technology | Attend, network; sponsorship to confirm |
| 149 | NRPA Annual ConferenceHouston, TX | Sep 28–30, 2027 | Parks & recreation conference & expo | Municipal parks directors, recreation administrators, public facility managers | Playground equipment, parks maintenance, recreation software, facility management | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 150 | NAHRO National Conference & ExhibitionLas Vegas, NV | Oct 28–30, 2027 | Public housing conference & expo | Public housing authority executives, redevelopment agencies, housing program leaders | Housing software, property management, building maintenance, resident services | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
Government finance, insurance & risk management conferences
Government money comes with government-sized accountability. From public budgets and treasury management to insurance, pensions, and financial risk, these conferences connect vendors with the officials responsible for protecting public funds and keeping government finances running.
| # | Conference | Dates | Type | Who attends (buyer types) | Best for (vendor types) | How vendors can take part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | NAST Legislative ConferenceWashington, DC | Feb 20–23, 2027 | State treasury & legislative conference | State treasurers, treasury staff, public finance policymakers | Government financial services, public funds management, investment and debt solutions | Attend, sponsor; confirm opportunities |
| 152 | South Carolina PRIMA Annual ConferenceHilton Head Island, SC | Mar 8–10, 2027 | Public-sector risk management conference | Public-sector risk managers, local government officials | Insurance, claims management, safety technology, risk assessment | Attend, sponsor; confirm exhibitor options |
| 153 | California Municipal Treasurers Association Annual ConferenceSan Francisco, CA | Apr 27–30, 2027 | Municipal treasury conference | Municipal treasurers, public finance professionals | Treasury software, banking, cash management, investment services | Attend, sponsor; confirm exhibitor options |
| 154 | NCPERS Annual Conference & ExhibitionNew York, NY | May 16–19, 2027 | Public pensions conference & expo | Public pension trustees, administrators, investment officers | Pension administration, retirement technology, actuarial services, investments | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 155 | GFOA Annual ConferenceNew Orleans, LA | Jun 6–9, 2027 | Government finance conference | Government CFOs, finance directors, budget officers, auditors | Government ERP, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, payments | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 156 | PRIMA Annual ConferenceNew Orleans, LA | Jun 13–16, 2027 | Public risk management conference | Public-sector risk managers, insurance and safety officials | Government insurance, risk management software, claims administration | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 157 | NAST Treasury Management Training SymposiumPhoenix, AZ | Jun 14–17, 2027 | Public treasury training symposium | State treasury professionals, public funds managers | Treasury systems, banking, investment management, financial technology | Attend, sponsor; confirm opportunities |
| 158 | Florida GFOA Annual ConferenceKissimmee, FL | Jun 19–23, 2027 | Government finance conference | Florida local government finance officers, treasurers, auditors | Financial management software, government accounting, banking, budgeting | Attend, sponsor; confirm exhibitor options |
| 159 | Association of Public Treasurers Annual ConferenceOklahoma City, OK | Aug 22–25, 2027 | Public treasury conference | Municipal and state treasurers, public finance officers | Treasury management, banking, payments, investment services | Exhibit, sponsor, attend |
| 160 | NAST Annual ConferenceIndianapolis, IN | Sep 19–22, 2027 | State treasury conference | State treasurers, treasury executives, public finance leaders | Public funds management, treasury platforms, investment services, financial infrastructure | Attend, sponsor; confirm opportunities |
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