Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit
The Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment (FEDTEX) Summit, hosted by the Office of Senator Ted Budd and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC), connects the US Department of Defense (DoD) and federal agency clothing and individual equipment buyers with US textile manufacturers, textile supply chain suppliers, cut and sew contractors, research and development (R&D) facilities, testing labs and academic resources.
Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
The Office of US Senator Ted Budd and the North Carolina Military Business Center are pleased to announce the Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit on April 20-22, 2027 in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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April 20-22, 2027
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From Innovation to National Security: Understanding the OTA Pathway
Do you have a technology that could solve a national security problem but unsure of how to get it in front of the right government organization, find funding, or navigate the path from prototype to commercialization?
Join the NCMBC for this training that will demystify the federal innovation ecosystem and show North Carolina companies, researchers, startups, and technology developers how Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) can provide a faster, more flexible pathway to develop and demonstrate new capabilities.
SAME Omaha Post / APEX Accelerator – Virtual Matchmaking Event – October 15, 2026
SAME Omaha Post, in partnership with the Nebraska APEX Accelerator, is hosting Prime Connections: SAME Virtual Industry Matchmaker 2026, a virtual matchmaking event designed to connect prime contractors with small businesses and other potential subcontractors. We are excited to invite you to participate in this event and connect with businesses that may support your current and future contracting needs.
Mid-Atlantic Small Business Outreach + Industry Day
Join us at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, VA, February 22 – 24, 2027, for the 2027 SAME Mid-Atlantic Small Business Outreach + Industry Day, hosted by the Hampton Roads, Coastal Carolina, Virginia Peninsula, and Central Virginia Society of American Military Engineers Posts.
6th Annual North Carolina Cybersecurity Symposium
THEME: Securing North Carolina’s Critical Infrastructure
The Annual North Carolina Cybersecurity Symposium brings together educators, researchers, industry professionals, public-sector leaders, and students who share a commitment to making our state more cyber secure.
The symposium’s distinctive focus is the intersection of education, research, and industry: applying academic insight to real-world challenges and preparing the people who will continue this work.
MFGDAY Event
Please join us for a MFGDAY celebration event at Dell Technologies. The event will be held at Dell, located at 5800 Technology Drive, Apex, NC 27539.
U.S. DOT’s Veteran Owned Small Business Summit
Date: November 17, 2026
Cost: FREE – Registration is required!
Location: U.S. DOT Headquarters
Format: In-person
In observance of Veterans Day, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), in partnership with the Department of War’s Office of Industrial Base Growth and Small Business Administration’s Office of Veterans Business Development, will host a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Summit on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.
Defense on Tap – Southern Pines
The National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) and Aegis Power Systems are bringing Defense on Tap to Southern Pines for an evening built around one of the most powerful forces in national security:
The right people, in the right room, having the right conversations.
DMVA Roadshow 2026: Unlock the Veteran & MilSpouse Advantage for Your Business
About the Roadshow
North Carolina businesses are coming together to unlock the power of veteran and military-spouse talent. The Unlock the Veteran & MilSpouse Advantage Roadshow is a statewide series connecting employers, workforce leaders, and community partners to explore how hiring from the military community strengthens our workforce, economy, and your company’s bottom line.
Drone Days with Raven Advisory
Calling all drone enthusiasts — get ready to fly — Drone Days lands September 15–17, 2026. Network with industry leaders and experience the latest technology by signing up via the RSVP link below.
Sep 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – Sep 17, 2026, 4:30 PM
Raven Advisory DOME – Gryphon Group, 16780 Airbase Rd, Maxton, NC 28364, USA
Register
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health – FASTPASS Program
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TA1 – SAMPLE: Develop advanced through-packaging sensing technologies to evaluate the chemical makeup of a product using spectrographic or other non-contact, non-destructive means.
DARPA, DOE & Industry Discuss What’s Next in Semiconductors
The future of semiconductors is being shaped now. Join the people helping determine where it goes next.
On September 21–22 at NC State University, DARPA, the Department of Energy, national laboratories, industry leaders, researchers, innovators and investors will come together for the Ultrawide Bandgap Market Identification Workshop.
North Carolina Coalition for Defense Research Hybrid Event: Army FUZE, XTech & Pathway for Innovation Technology Discussion
This event has been postponed to late fall.
This event is co-sponsored by the NC CDR, UNC’s Office of Research Development, Innovate Carolina, and the North Carolina Military Business Center to advance the collaboration among NC University researchers, the NC Innovation ecosystem, and the Defense sector to better identify, understand and pursue research in support of national defense.
DARPA Convergence Industry Day
America’s Seed Fund SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference
This three-day event is designed for high-growth startups and small businesses seeking to secure non-dilutive funding – the nation’s largest source of such capital. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with representatives from the 11 federal agencies participating in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
2026 ALA Annual National Conference and Professional Development Forum
Join the American Logistics Association (ALA) for the 2026 National Conference — our annual event bringing together leaders from the military resale and quality-of-life ecosystem, including industry partners, government agencies, and military services.
ALA has a long tradition of being in the right place at the right time and serving as the focal point for partnership and representation in the military marketplace.
TechTextil North America
As North America’s premier event for technical textiles and nonwovens, Techtextil North America unites every segment of the industry—from research and innovation to sourcing, manufacturing, finishing, and recycling—empowering professionals to discover solutions, build partnerships, and stay ahead of what’s next.
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Chemical Protective Textiles Challenge – Industry Day
AFFOA, in partnership with the Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND), and SPARK, CPE CBRND’s Innovation Incubator, invites textile manufacturers, material innovators, research organizations, industry, government partners, and end users to participate in Industry Day for the Chemical Protective Textiles Challenge, sponsored by SPARK, CPE CBRND’s Innovation Incubator.
Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors
This training focuses on real world tips, tricks, tools and lessons learned on how to effectively market a business to federal customers. It also focuses on techniques to market a business to federal prime contractors, in anticipation of teaming on current and future opportunities.
DMVA Roadshow 2026: Unlock the Veteran & MilSpouse Advantage for Your Business
About the Roadshow
North Carolina businesses are coming together to unlock the power of veteran and military-spouse talent. The Unlock the Veteran & MilSpouse Advantage Roadshow is a statewide series connecting employers, workforce leaders, and community partners to explore how hiring from the military community strengthens our workforce, economy, and your company’s bottom line.
National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) 2026
This year’s theme — Show Up. Connect. Own the Opportunity. — captures the spirit of what NVSBE is all about. It is a call to action for every Veteran entrepreneur and small business owner to step forward, build meaningful connections, and seize the contracting opportunities that await.
People Side of Government Sales: Building Relationships, Connecting with Buyers (online)
The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer – and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap.
The Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start.
Federal Sales Cycle: Understanding The Government Timeline to Make a Sale
The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer – and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap.
The Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start.
Capability Statements: Your One-Page Business Pitch for the Government
The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer – and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap.
The Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start.
Intro to Federal Contracting (In-Person)
Join Fran Perez‑Wilhite of the North Carolina Military Business Center for an informative session on federal contracting for small businesses.
If you’re interested in selling your products or services to the federal government, it’s essential to understand the requirements and processes involved.
Using Your Past Work Performance to Win Government Trust (Online)
The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer – and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap.
The Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start.
OTAs in Construction—What Changes, Breaks, and Works!
Date: July 14, 2026
Time: 11:30 am. (Eastern standard)
Date: July 14, 2026
Time: 11:30 am. (Eastern standard)
Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) are generating significant interest across the Department of Defense acquisition community, particularly following recent changes affecting military construction and infrastructure programs.
CMMC and Cybersecurity Workshop for DoD Contractors and Small Businesses
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 9:00-11:30 am | Free In-Person Workshop
Continental breakfast provided at 9:00 a.m.
NC A&T University, 226 McNair Hall, 1601 E. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Training begins at 9:30 a.m.
NC A&T University, 240 McNair Auditorium, 1601 E.
Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to America’s Warfighters and Veterans
Online Registration has been closed.
The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center, and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will host the Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter and Veteran Symposium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on September 23-24, 2026.
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