Events Calendar

November 12, 2026 · Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

National Contract Management Association one-day forum on defense acquisition. Useful for anyone selling into DHA through DoD contracting channels.

November 15, 2026 – November 18, 2026 · The Venetian Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV

Largest commercial health innovation conference. Payer, provider, and vendor convergence with federal health IT contractor networking; historically draws DHA, VA, and HHS leadership.

November 18, 2026 – November 19, 2026 · Virtual

ARPA-H's two-day training on how its Other Transaction agreements work. ARPA-H funds through OTs rather than FAR contracts, so this is the mechanics briefing for anyone planning to respond to its solicitations.

December 2, 2026 · Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, Tysons, VA

AFCEA Bethesda's preview session ahead of the January 2027 Health IT Summit. Federal health IT program and acquisition leaders in a smaller room.

January 25, 2027 – January 26, 2027 · Bethesda North Marriott, Rockville, MD

Federal-focused health IT summit with DHA, VA, and HHS speakers. Smaller and more contracting-officer-heavy than HIMSS.

February 21, 2027 – February 23, 2027 · Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk, 600 E Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

National Contract Management Association's contract management conference for government and industry acquisition professionals.

April 5, 2027 – April 8, 2027 · McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, IL

Largest health IT conference. Preconference day April 5 requires separate registration; the main conference and exhibition run April 6 to 8. Federal health IT buyers and the Oracle Health, Epic, and interoperability vendors all show up.

May 18, 2027 – May 21, 2027 · New Orleans, LA

National Veteran Small Business Coalition annual conference. Federal procurement matchmaking for SDVOSB, VOSB, and veteran-led firms, with VA and DoD small business offices in the room.

July 25, 2027 – July 28, 2027 · Gaylord Rockies, Aurora, CO

National Contract Management Association annual flagship event for federal contracting and acquisition professionals.