What is VETS26?

The VETS26 Conference is the premier Federal small business event focused exclusively on GROWING YOUR BUSINESS. The VETS26 Conference brings together Federal Procurement Decision Makers + Large Prime Contractors + Procurement Ready Small Business Leaders for 3 days of non-stop Networking, Training, and Teaming! 60+ content-rich training sessions. 200+ Vendors & Teaming Partners on the industry's largest Exhibit Hall! Everything and everyone you need to Grow Your Business will be at the VETS26 Conference!

Who Attends?

The VETS26 Conference is the nation's most vibrant experience for everyone who participates in federal contracting and commercial business.

Small business professionals looking for opportunities to expand and accelerate business growth!
Large business leaders looking for top shelf teaming partners and suppliers!
Federal agency representatives sharing their knowledge of acquisition pipelines!
Trainers with direct hands-on GovCon experience and tips/tricks/techniques that they will actually share!

When is it?

The VETS26 Conference is being held June 1-4, 2026.

Monday: 6 pre-conference sessions.
Tuesday/Wednesday: 2 days packed with 60+ training sessions, non-stop networking, 2 hours of one-on-one match making, and an exhibit hall packed with action!
Thursday: Master Class Sessions taught by industry leading experts!

Where is it?

The VETS26 Conference is at a new location at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Louisiana. Additional information can be found on the Travel & Logistics page.

WIIFM (What's In It For Me)?

Previous VETS Conference attendees said it best!

"Best conference I have ever attended in my 25 year career dealing with GOVCON."

"The amount of knowledge that was at the VETS23 Conference, PLUS the willingness of the participants to share that knowledge and truly help another veteran out was a game changer for us." "Feels awesome to be supported by an organization that put together a conference with a legitimate agenda and attendees to truly make a difference for this veteran owned small business." "I felt the number of people attending this conference was AWESOME. I loved the speakers and the various topics. I love how interactive the VA were with all the attendees."

VETS26 is Hosted by the NVSBC

The National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) is the nation's leading non-profit organization providing Training, Networking, and Advocacy for Veteran and other small business entrepreneurs who continue to serve our country as government contractors.

NVSBC Members and event attendees gain valuable insights to become and remain Procurement Ready, delivering the highest quality services and products to meet federal requirements.