2026 National Small Business Conference
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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
The 2026 National Small Business Conference is happening January 26–28 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s the go-to event for small businesses looking to break into or grow in the federal contracting space. Over three days, attendees will find tons of educational sessions, matchmaking opportunities, and networking with federal agencies, big business primes and corporate partners. Whether you’re just starting out or already part of programs like 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB, VOSB, WOSB or DBE, this is your chance to connect, learn and discover resources that can help your business thrive.
Be sure to join us as we cover the topics below.
A Year of Change: The Impact on the GovCon Industry Landscape
January 26 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
2025 started off with a new but familiar president and administration. Never has the government and government contracting industry experienced such immediate and resounding effects from the change in parties. We will explore the impacts of the changes, their catalytic and potential lasting impact, and the effects on the contracting environment since January 20, 2025.
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Meet the Experts – Winning at GovCon M&A: Market Alert From Dealmakers
January 26 | 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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