About this Event
The 2026 Air Force Contracting Summit is one of the Top National Defense Contracting Events of 2026! The Summit features Members of Congress, Pentagon Officials, Multiple Air Force Commands, Multiple Air Force Bases, Military Contracting Officers, Financing Sources, Prime Contractors and Small Business Leaders nationwide. Attending the 2026 Air Force Contracting Summit will provide Defense Contractors, Subcontractors, and Small Businesses with the latest information on:
- Air Force FY2026 Budget - Major Procurement Developments
- Air Force Mission & Contracting Priorities for Drones & Anti-Drone Technology, AI, Special Operations, Aircraft, Air Warfare, Armaments, Avionics, Logistics, Facilities, Energy, Construction, Engineering, Technology, Cyber, Space, and more
- Air Force 'Base of the Future' and Energy Resilience Opportunities
- Air Force Command Mission & Contracting Priorities
- Air Force and Department of Defense Contracting Priorities
- Multi-Year Contract Vehicles - Prime Contractor & Small Business Tracks
- New Contracting Opportunities with Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
- OTA's and Other Innovation Acquisition Strategies and Programs
- New Contracting Opportunities for Prime Defense Contractors & Subcontractors
- New Pentagon and Air Force Cyber Protection/CMMC Strategies
- U.S. Space Force Developments & Contracting Priorities
- Teaming, Subcontracting & Mentor Protégé Opportunities
- Public and Private Financing Sources
- Small Business Resources
- Matchmaking Sessions, featuring Government Agencies and Prime Contractors
2026 Air Force Defense Contracting Summit
Set-Up Day - March 15, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-In
DAY 1 - March 16, 2026
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM: Exhibitor Move-In
7:00 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In (All Day)
7:30 AM: Matchmaking Session Sign-Up
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Opening Address & Morning General Sessions
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking with Sponsors & Exhibitors
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: General Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch with Sponsors & Exhibitors
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM: General Sessions
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Matchmaking Session I
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Networking with Sponsors & Exhibitors
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: VIP Networking Reception
The VIP Networking Reception is open to Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, VIP Business
Attendees, and Invited Guests only.
DAY 2 - March 17, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00 AM: In-Person Matchmaking Sign-up
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Session
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: General Session
12:30 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Matchmaking Session II
*Schedule subject to change.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 12793.79
