CREDIBILITY + POSITIONING
The VABCC 2026 GovCon ConferenceÂ
Virginia’s Gateway to Government Contracting
The VABCC GovCon Conference is designed to connect businesses to real contracting opportunities through education, access, and strategic relationships. This is not just another conference. This is where businesses meet buyers, build relationships, and position themselves to compete.
What You'll Gain
• Direct connections to government agencies and prime contractors
• Clear understanding of procurement systems and requirements
• Insight into what buyers are actually looking for
• Strategies to position your business for contract opportunities
• Access to matchmaking sessions and relationship-building opportunities
A Conference Designed for Access and Action
This is a tactical, high-impact experience built around real opportunities.
• Live matchmaking with buyers and primes
• TED-style breakout sessions focused on business growth
• Panels featuring procurement leaders and industry experts
• Structured networking designed to build real relationships
Event Agenda at a Glance
Procurement Perspectives: What Buyers Actually Want
Hear directly from procurement leaders on how decisions are made and how to stand out.
Getting GovCon Ready: Registrations, Certifications, and Compliance
Learn the foundational steps to enter the contracting space.
Capture Management 101
Understand how to position your business before opportunities are released.
Matchmaking 360
Connect directly with buyers and prime contractors in structured sessions.
Quinn Conyers
Emcee
Attorney General Jay Jones
Virginia’s 49th Attorney General
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan
Virginia, District 4
Delegate C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr.
Virginia House of Delegates, 91st District
Angela Barber
Virginia Department of Small Business Supplier Diversity (SBSD)
Jameelah Scott
Virginia State University (VSU)
Tasha Jordan
Norfolk State University
Luke Waters
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
Larry Jones
Carolina's-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC)
Angela Dingle
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
Rodney Williams
M&T Bank
Katrice Walker
Loudoun County Contracting Officer
Lynne Mann
Virginia APEX Accelerator - Bid Match System
Jordan Harkless
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Quan Myles Boatman
MylesEdge Consulting
Dr. Dee Bowden
BCS Solutions
Natasha Velez
NVS Strategic Solutions
Tammy Hester
NVS Strategic Solutions
Reginald Mitchell
Small Business Advocate and Acquisitions Professional
Hannah Overby
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
Jeffery Jones
BAFO Services LLC
Ebony Wilkins
Aalis Management Consulting
Staci Henn
Prince William County Dept of Economic Development and Tourism
Porsche White
Henrico County Purchasing Division
Shakira McCants
MacMore
Dominion
Aalis
CRP
Clark hill
VSU
Penzance