Our Events
April 23, 2026
Baltimore, MD
The MEEC Annual Member Conference & Vendor Showcase is a full-day spring event that brings together MEEC members and authorized vendors for networking, solution discovery, and peer learning. Attendees can explore the latest IT products and services in the vendor showcase, participate in educational sessions on current technology topics, and connect with colleagues from across the Maryland education community. The event is designed to support IT decision-making, share best practices, and foster collaboration among member institutions and industry partners
May 19-21, 2026
Portland, Oregon
JETC 2026 is the premier annual gathering of the military engineering community, bringing together uniformed engineers, government civilians, industry leaders, and subject matter experts for three days of collaboration and learning. Guided by the theme “Innovate Forward,” the event highlights the technologies, strategies, and partnerships shaping the future of engineering support for national defense and infrastructure resilience.
June 2-4, 2026
Baltimore, MD
TechNet Cyber 2026, hosted by AFCEA International June 2–4, 2026 in Baltimore, is one of the nation’s leading cyber defense conferences bringing together government, DOD, industry, and academia to align on mission-critical cyber strategy, technology, and operational readiness. Attendees will engage directly with key decision makers—including U.S. Cyber Command and DISA leadership—while exploring emerging capabilities, current threat landscapes, and opportunities to strengthen partnerships across the national security ecosystem.
June 11, 2026
Washington, DC
The Government Procurement Conference (GPC) is a national procurement and business development conference focused on fostering partnerships between Federal Government agencies, prime contractors, and small businesses — including minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned enterprises. Now in its 35th year, GPC has become one of the premier one-day events for small businesses seeking federal contracts and teaming opportunities.”
August 9-12, 2026
Tampa, Florida
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) will host the 2026 DoDIIS Worldwide Conference August 9–12, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. This annual event brings together government and military leaders, Intelligence Community professionals, industry partners, and academia to discuss mission priorities and technology solutions supporting national security. The conference theme, DIA Next: Intelligence Technologies for Battlespace Lethality, focuses on the role of advanced intelligence capabilities, modernized technologies, and industry collaboration in supporting military readiness and the evolving needs of defense intelligence operations.
August 12-15, 2026
Ocean City, MD
The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference, taking place August 12–15, 2026, in Ocean City, Maryland, is the organization’s largest annual gathering of local, state, and federal government leaders and industry partners. The event features educational sessions, committee meetings, state agency briefings, and networking opportunities focused on the challenges and priorities facing Maryland’s counties. The conference also includes a large trade show showcasing public sector services and solutions, providing opportunities for collaboration between government agencies and industry partners.
August 17-20, 2026
Augusta, GA
TechNet Augusta 2026, held August 17-20 in Augusta, Georgia, is a leading forum for cyber, signal, and multi-domain operations professionals from the military, government, industry, and academia. Hosted with support from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence, the event fosters networking, collaboration, and innovation among warfighters, acquisition officials, and technology providers — with a strong emphasis on bridging industry and DoD through discussion of emerging cyber/EM capabilities and procurement challenges.
October 27-29, 2026
Honolulu, Hawaii
TechNet Indo-Pacific 2026, taking place October 27–29 in Honolulu, Hawaii, brings together government, military, industry, and academic leaders to discuss technology priorities and security challenges across the Indo-Pacific region. Hosted by AFCEA, the conference features speakers, panels, and an exhibit hall focused on communications, cybersecurity, and IT solutions supporting regional mission operations.
