# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING SUMMIT
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 am – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: You are invited to attend the 3rd Annual American Small Business Contracting Summit on July 1 - 2, 2026 in Reston, VA, hosted by DLF.About this EventThe 2026 American Small Business Contracting Summit will provide you with the latest details on small business contracting opportunities with the U.S. Department of Defense, Prime Defense Contractors, and additional Federal Government Agencies.The Federal Government is required to award 23% of Prime Contracts to Small Businesses, with almost $178.6 Billion in Federal Government Contracts awarded to Small Businesses in 2025 and another $86.4 Billion awarded to Small Businesses as Subcontractors to Prime Contractors. Register Today for this Important National Summit.The American Small Business Contracting Summit will provide the latest details on:Small Business Contracting with the U.S. Department of Defense, including all Branches of the MilitarySmall Business Contracting with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, NASA, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and other Federal AgenciesSmall Business Contracting with Prime Defense Contractors, expected to include Booz Allen Hamilton, Caterpillar, CGI Federal, Jones Lang LaSalle, Parsons, Raytheon, and SAICSmall Business Contracting with State GovernmentsMilitary Base-Community Partnerships Driving Construction and Service ContractsFinancing for Small Businesses, including USFCR Financing, Public Financing from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Private Financing, and Special Defense Department Venture Capital ProgramsProcurement Assistance Resources for Small Business, including SBA, Commerce Department/MBDA, APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs), and moreSmall Business Tracking Opportunities available under various GWACs (Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts)Accelerated Contracting Opportunities via Other Transaction Authorities (OTA's)Federal Mentor-Protege Programs - SBA, Defense Department, NASA, Department of Energy, and moreFederal Grant OpportunitiesSpecial Preferential Contracting/Set-Aside Opportunities for Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) Certified Companies, Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Companies​The Summit features General Sessions, Discussions with Federal & State Small Business Offices, Connections with Prime Contractors, Matchmaking Sessions, Multiple Networking Opportunities and much more!2026 American Small Business Contracting SummitSet-Up Day - June 30, 20264:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-InDAY 1 - July 1, 20267:00 AM: Exhibitor Set-Up7:30 AM: On-Site Attendee Registration & Check-In7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking breakfast with Exhibitors8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Sessions10:30 AM - 11 AM: Networking Break with Exhibitors11 AM - 12:30 PM: Morning General Sessions12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Networking lunch Exhibitors1:15 PM - 3:30 PM: Afternoon General Sessions3:30 PM - 5 PM: In-Person Matchmaking Session I5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: VIP Networking ReceptionThe VIP Networking Reception is open to Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, VIP BusinessAttendees, and Invited Guests only.DAY 2 - July 2, 20267:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Networking breakfast with Exhibitors7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: In-Person Matchmaking Sign-up8:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Morning General Sessions10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking Break11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: General Sessions1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: In-Person Matchmaking Session II1:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-Out*Schedule subject to change.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf8j873a968  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d1a36fd0-d357-11f0-8e6b-3d758292774f-rimg-w1200-h314-dc000000-gmir.png   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d1fd76b0-d357-11f0-996b-d59fe40bb918-rimg-w876-h740-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d23f3aa0-d357-11f0-8847-13c74ce67ee0-rimg-w1200-h396-dc0f1932-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d316fd00-d357-11f0-996b-d59fe40bb918-rimg-w1200-h396-dc0f1932-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d3527f60-d357-11f0-8847-13c74ce67ee0-rimg-w1200-h591-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reston/2026-american-small-business-contracting-summit/100001976397636534
- **Event Categories**: business, speed-dating
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 12793.79, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Reston
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
- **lat**: 38.9502926
- **long**: -77.3448872
- **full address**: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING SUMMIT being held?
  - **A:** 2026 AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING SUMMIT takes place on Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 am to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING SUMMIT?
  - **A:** Tickets for 2026 AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING SUMMIT are priced at USD 12,794 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityBusiness AttendeeUSD 636 + USD 41 feeAvailableStandard Table-Top Exhibit Package (1 Pass)USD 1,601 + USD 101 feeAvailableStandard Table-Top Exhibit Package (2 Passes)USD 1,974 + USD 124 feeAvailableLarge Table-Top Exhibit Package (2 Passes)USD 2,347 + USD 147 feeAvailableAgency Exhibit Package (2 Passes)USD 1,281 + USD 81 feeAvailableSmall Business Sponsorship + ExhibitUSD 2,134 + USD 134 feeAvailableContributing Sponsorship + ExhibitUSD 3,200 + USD 200 feeAvailableVIP Networking Reception Sponsorship + ExhibitUSD 6,398 + USD 398 feeAvailableSummit Lunch Sponsorship + ExhibitUSD 5,865 + USD 365 feeAvailableGold Sponsorship + ExhibitUSD 7,464 + USD 464 feeAvailablePlatinum Sponsorship + ExhibitUSD 9,596 + USD 596 feeAvailableTitanium Sponsorship + ExhibitUSD 12,794 + USD 794 feeAvailableAdditional Exhibitor/Sponsorship Attendee PassUSD 481 + USD 31 feeAvailableActive-Duty MilitaryFreeAvailableGovernment OfficialFreeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING SUMMIT?
  - **A:** 2026 AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING SUMMIT is organized by Defense Leadership Forum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING SUMMIT is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING SUMMIT sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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