Is the GovPreneurs Summit virtual?

No. It is an in-person event only, and one-day passes are not available.

Yes, lunch is provided with every ticket.

Are tickets refundable or transferable?

No. All ticket purchases are final, non-refundable and non-transferable.

THE GOVCON SUMMIT BUILT FOR WHAT’S NEXT

Q: Where is the GovPreneurs Summit 2026?

November 9-10, 2026 at the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.

Q: What ticket options are available?

General Admission and VIP. VIP adds a VIP dinner with speakers and mentors, curated roundtable seating, and session recordings.

GovCon Changed in 2026

Get Ready to Win in 2027

November 9-10, 2026 Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center

2026 AI Shifts

Rapid Government AI Adoption
AI Reshaping Acquisition
AI Changing Contractor Competition

2026 GovCon Shifts

New Executive Orders
Biggest FAR Changes in 40+ Years
New Government Buying Priorities

Last Chance to Save: Final Rush Sale Available Now!

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Entrepreneurs Supported

$0M+

Won by GovPreneurs Clients

Get Your Summit Tickets

Two ways to do GovCon in 2027: figure it out alone, or get in the room with people already doing it and move 10X faster.

General Admission

Full-day access

$297_{early bird}

$297_{save $700}

$997_{next deal}

Limited Availability

What's Included:

Everything you need for the full conference day

Expert-led keynote sessions
Learn the latest GovCon strategies, trends, and winning tactics for 2027 from industry leaders.
Breakout Q&A rooms
Get your questions answered directly by experienced government contracting experts.
Networking lunch included
Connect with future partners, teammates, subcontractors, and lasting business relationships.
Full course library access
Unlock the complete GovPreneurs course library from your purchase date through the end of the event.
Templates and cheatsheets
Get instant access to our proven templates, checklists, and cheatsheets from your purchase date through the end of the event.
2027 GovCon roadmap
Leave with a roadmap to win your first government contract in 2027.
Gov Compliant CRM access
Get access to GovPreneurs’ GovCompliant CRM platform (purchase date → event end)

VIP dinner
Enjoy a private dinner with speakers, mentors, founders, and industry leaders.
AI Match Finder access
Access our AI-powered RFP Match Finder with 8+ million federal and SLED opportunities from your purchase date through the end of the event.
Curated roundtable seating
Sit with mentors, contracting professionals, government officials, AI experts, and other high-value attendees.

VIP Access

Premium experience

$697_{early bird}

$799_{save $1,198}

$1,997_{next deal}

Limited Availability

What's Included:

Full VIP Experience

Expert-led keynote sessions
Learn the latest GovCon strategies, trends, and winning tactics for 2027 from industry leaders.
Breakout Q&A rooms
Get your questions answered directly by experienced government contracting experts.
Networking lunch included
Connect with future partners, teammates, subcontractors, and lasting business relationships.
Full course library access
Unlock the complete GovPreneurs course library from your purchase date through the end of the event.
Templates and cheatsheets
Get instant access to our proven templates, checklists, and cheatsheets from your purchase date through the end of the event.
2027 GovCon roadmap
Leave with a roadmap to win your first government contract in 2027.
Gov Compliant CRM access
Get access to GovPreneurs’ GovCompliant CRM platform (purchase date → event end)
VIP dinner
Enjoy a private dinner with speakers, mentors, founders, and industry leaders.
AI Match Finder access
Access our AI-powered RFP Match Finder with 8+ million federal and SLED opportunities from your purchase date through the end of the event.
Curated roundtable seating
Sit with mentors, contracting professionals, government officials, AI experts, and other high-value attendees.

The Opportunity Is There. Knowing How to Win It Is the Hard Part

Government contracting isn't just about finding an RFP.

You have to know which opportunities fit your business, how to stay compliant, how to compete, who to partner with, and how to submit a proposal buyers will take seriously.

Trying to figure all of that out alone can cost months.

GovPreneurs Summit brings the strategy, technology, expertise, and relationships together in one room.

Come to Raleigh. Leave Ready to Bid.

Know what your business needs to compete in 2027
Find opportunities that actually fit your capabilities
Learn how stronger government proposals are built
Meet primes, procurement professionals, mentors and potential partners
Discover teaming, subcontracting and joint-venture opportunities
Leave with a practical 90-day GovCon action plan

You Don't Need Another GovCon Conference Full of Theory

You Need to Know What to Do Next.

Whether you're trying to win your first contract or scale an existing GovCon business, the Summit focuses on four things that move businesses forward:

Get Ready

Compliance & Registration

Know what needs to be in place before you compete.

Find the Right Work

Opportunities + AI

Learn how to identify federal, state, and local opportunities that fit your business.

Compete to Win

Proposal Strategy

Understand how experienced contractors evaluate opportunities and build stronger submissions.

Build the Right Relationships

Primes + Procurement + Partners

Meet people who can become teaming partners, subcontracting partners, mentors, and business relationships.

One room. Two days. Your next move in GovCon.

Learn From People Who Know GovCon From Every Side

GOVERNMENT

Government leaders on what’s changing, new acquisition priorities, and how AI is being used inside government.

Former NC State Senator & Small Business Advocate (VIP Reception)

Elaine Marshall

North Carolina's Secretary of State

Former State Senator and President of the National Association of Secretaries of State. She brings decades of executive experience modernizing government systems, cutting red tape, and making it easier for businesses to compete and grow.

Federal Procurement + Contracting

William Thornton

Owner, The Unlimited Well Group LLC

Retired U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and federal program manager with expertise in government acquisitions, contracts, and mission execution.

Teaming + Joint Ventures | Retired U.S. Army Special Forces Lt. Colonel

Alex Lazatin

CEO, Laz Solutions LLC

Retired U.S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel and government contracting expert specializing in defense, operations, and security cooperation.

FEDERAL CONTRACTING + PROPOSAL COMPLIANCE

Lori Smith

FORMER CONTRACTING OFFICER & FOUNDER, ACUELLIGENT

Former federal contracting officer with 40+ years in government contracting. Lori helps small businesses understand how the government makes buying decisions, build proposals that hold up, and get contract-ready.

Marketing & Business Development

Devin Brown

Vice President of Member Services and Small Business at the Greater Raleigh Chamber,

Connects professionals with essential resources and regional networks, guiding entrepreneurs on how to use local partnerships and development opportunities to scale.

Federal Business Development & Defense Technology Expert

Bob Burton

Federal Business Development, Extivita | 30-Year Army Special Forces Veteran

Leveraging 30 years as a U.S. Army Green Beret and his background as Director of Defense Technologies, Bob Burton helps innovative companies navigate defense research, communicate their capabilities, and build strategic government partnerships.

EXPERTS

GovCon mentors and AI experts on how to position, implement AI, and put these changes into action.

Government Contracting + AI

Timur Sabir

Founder and CEO, GovPreneurs

Government contracting and AI expert simplifying complex procurement processes and helping small businesses compete, grow, and win.

Government Contracting + FEMA/Disaster Recovery

Diana Potts

Senior Mentor, GovPreneurs

Nationally recognized disaster recovery expert with decades of experience supporting FEMA initiatives and Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.

AI + GovCon Technology

Karthik Anand

Chief Product Officer, GovPreneurs

Chief Product Officer leading the AI-powered GovPreneurs platform, transforming complex government contracting into a streamlined digital experience.

Business Strategy + Growth

Tiffany Lymon

Mentor, GovPreneurs

Award-winning business strategist specializing in leadership alignment, scalable growth, and winning the right opportunities.

Business Automation Expert + MARKETER

Mark Baratto

SENIOR GROWTH MARKETER, HIGHLEVEL

Focused on helping coaches, consultants, and expert-led businesses grow with better systems.

CONTRACTORS

Primes and successful contractors on how they’re using AI and adapting to the new GovCon landscape.

Defense Contracting + Protective Intelligence

JP Cervantes

Founder & CEO, Nous Defions Group LLC

Defense contractor specializing in security training and instruction, with deep expertise in protective intelligence and risk advisory. JP helps organizations prepare their teams, assess threats, and operate safely in high-stakes environments.

Consultant + U.S. Army Special Forces Veteran

Lance Webb

Co-Founder & President, Reservoir International

Drawing on nine U.S. Army Special Forces deployments across 35+ countries, he brings extensive project management, risk analysis, and global supply chain expertise to Reservoir International to help clients drive positive mission impact.

Government Contracting Expert + Army Special Operations Veteran

Peter Glaeser

Co-Owner & CEO, Reservoir International

Leveraging 15+ years of Special Operations leadership, Mr. Glaeser brings deep government contracting expertise from Spahr Solutions Group and Deloitte Consulting. He has managed $50M+ defense programs, federal acquisitions, and complex technology implementations for government clients.

To Be Announced

PRIME CONTRACTOR Panel

To Be Announced

PRIME CONTRACTOR Panel

To Be Announced

PRIME CONTRACTOR Panel

This Isn't Just Theory

From Zero Experience → Two-Year Contract

"I had zero background in government contracting… Today I have an active two-year contract."

Nora White

Founder, NW Digital Solutions LLC

First Contract → Business-Changing Profit

"My first government contract alone brought in more profit than the last five years of running my business."

Salah Mahmoud

Owner, TexasCare Medical Supply

Beginner → Multi-Six-Figure Contracts

"Less than eight months ago, I didn't know what SAM or a CAGE code was… Today I have active multi-six-figure contracts."

Hussein Al Safi

CEO, TexasEagle HVAC

Now Get Around the People, Strategies and Tools Helping Businesses Make That Transition.

GovPreneurs Summit Agenda

NOV.9th

DAY 1 - Mon. November 9

Understand, Position & Connect

Learn what changed in GovCon for 2027, how primes select small businesses, how to find the right opportunities with AI, and how to position and team up to win.

9:00 – 10:00 AMRegistration & Networking
10:00 – 10:45 AMWelcome to GovPreneurs Summit 2026
10:45 – 11:30 AMThe State of GovCon: What Changed in 2026 and What Matters for 2027
11:30 AM – 12:15 PMInside the Prime: How Large Contractors Find and Select Small Businesses
12:15 – 1:25 PMNetworking Lunch
1:25 – 2:25 PMFinding the Right Opportunities with AI
2:25 – 3:15 PMTeaming, Joint Ventures, and How to Approach Primes
3:15 – 4:10 PMCompliance and Positioning Your Business for the Right Opportunities
4:10 – 5:50 PMWorkshop: How to Win Government Contracts Without Spending a Fortune
5:50 – 6:30 PMExhibitor Connections Reception
6:30 PMVIP DinnerVIPVIP ticket holders

NOV.10th

DAY 2 - Tue. November 10

Pursue, Win & Perform

Go from opportunity to award: pursuit strategy, what DoD buyers expect, competitive proposals, breakout sessions, your next 90 days, and the awards ceremony.

8:30 – 9:25 AMNetworking & Exhibitors
9:25 – 10:10 AMFrom Opportunity to Award: How Successful Contractors Pursue Government Business
10:10 – 11:00 AMDefense Contracting: What DoD Buyers Expect
11:00 – 11:40 AMWhat Makes a Competitive Government Proposal?
11:40 AM – 1:30 PMNetworking Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 PMBreakout SessionsBreakout
2:30 – 4:10 PMWorkshop: My Next 90 Days
4:10 – 5:00 PMAwards Ceremony
5:00 PMSummit Closing

Who's Going to Be in the Room?

Two action-packed days. One room. Every connection that can move your government contracting business forward. Meet the people who can mentor you, award you, partner with you, or become your next client.

Government & Procurement Leaders

Learn how agencies think about requirements, acquisition, and contractor readiness.

Prime Contractors

Build relationships with companies looking for capable subcontractors and teaming partners.

GovCon Experts

Get answers on compliance, certifications, proposals and contracting strategy.

Teaming & JV Specialists

Learn how strategic partnerships can open opportunities your company may not pursue alone.

AI & Technology Experts

See how AI is changing opportunity discovery, proposal workflows, and GovCon execution.

Successful GovPreneurs

Hear what's actually working from GovPreneurs who have gone from learning the system to winning business.

250+ PEOPLE. ONE PURPOSE: MOVE BUSINESS FORWARD.

Join the Movement

1,000+ Entrepreneurs Became GovPreneurs

$100M+ Won by Our Clients in Government Contracts

A Letter From the Founder

Hey,

Government contracting has changed.

AI is changing the game from both sides, and everything that happened in 2026 — from executive orders to FAR changes and acquisition reform — is changing how businesses need to think about GovCon going into 2027.

So we thought…

Why not bring all sides of the GovCon game into one room?

That's why we created the GovPreneurs Summit.

On November 9–10 in Raleigh, we're bringing together:

Government officials and KOs to show you what is changing from their side.
Prime contractors and business owners already winning to share what is actually working right now.
Our GovCon mentors and AI engineers to show you how to use AI, find the right opportunities, make better bid / no-bid decisions, understand RFPs, and compete smarter.

The government side. The people winning. And your side.

My goal is for you to leave Raleigh knowing what changed, where GovCon is going, and what you need to do next.

And of course…

With a wallet full of business cards from people actually worth knowing. :)

One more thing.

Your Summit doesn't start November 9. It starts the day you buy your ticket.

You'll get access to our technology and our private Summit community so you can start meeting people and connecting with speakers before you even come to Raleigh.

I don't want you walking in on Day 1 not knowing anybody. I want you already connected before you walk through the door.

If government contracting is part of your future, I'd love to personally invite you to join us.

Come spend two days with us in Raleigh. I think you'll be glad you did.

Stay blessed,

Timur Sabir

Founder, GovPreneurs

Timur Sabir

Founder, GovPreneurs

A letter from the founder

Hey there,

Government contracting has changed.

So we thought…

Why not bring all sides of the GovCon game into one room?

That's why we created the GovPreneurs Summit.

On November 9–10 in Raleigh, we're bringing together:

Government officials and KOs to show you what is changing from their side.
Prime contractors and business owners already winning to share what is actually working right now.
Our GovCon mentors and AI engineers to show you how to use AI, find the right opportunities, make better bid / no-bid decisions, understand RFPs, and compete smarter.

The government side. The people winning. And your side.

My goal is for you to leave Raleigh knowing what changed, where GovCon is going, and what you need to do next.

And of course…

With a wallet full of business cards from people actually worth knowing. :)

One more thing.

Your Summit doesn't start November 9. It starts the day you buy your ticket.

You'll get access to our technology and our private Summit community so you can start meeting people and connecting with speakers before you even come to Raleigh.

I don't want you walking in on Day 1 not knowing anybody. I want you already connected before you walk through the door.

If government contracting is part of your future, I'd love to personally invite you to join us.

Come spend two days with us in Raleigh. I think you'll be glad you did.

Stay blessed,

Timur Sabir

Founder, GovPreneurs

A letter from the founder

Hey there,

Government contracting has changed.

So we thought…

Why not bring all sides of the GovCon game into one room?

That's why we created the GovPreneurs Summit.

On November 9–10 in Raleigh, we're bringing together:

Government officials and KOs to show you what is changing from their side.
Prime contractors and business owners already winning to share what is actually working right now.
Our GovCon mentors and AI engineers to show you how to use AI, find the right opportunities, make better bid / no-bid decisions, understand RFPs, and compete smarter.

The government side. The people winning.

And your side.

My goal is for you to leave Raleigh knowing what changed, where GovCon is going, and what you need to do next.

And of course…

With a wallet full of business cards from people actually worth knowing. :)

One more thing.

Your Summit doesn't start November 9. It starts the day you buy your ticket.

You'll get access to our

technology and our private

Summit community so you

can start meeting people and

connecting with speakers before

you even come to Raleigh.

I don't want you walking in on Day 1 not knowing anybody. I want you already connected before you walk through the door.

If government contracting is part of your future, I'd love to personally invite you to join us.

Come spend two days with us in Raleigh. I think you'll be glad you did.

Stay blessed,

Timur Sabir

Founder, GovPreneurs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is the GovPreneurs Summit being held?

The GovPreneurs Summit will be held November 9-10 at the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, conveniently located in downtown Raleigh.

2. What is the registration cutoff date?

Registration will remain open until the event sells out. Because space is limited, we strongly encourage attendees to register early to secure their preferred ticket type.

3. Will meals be provided with my ticket purchase?

Yes. Lunch will be provided as part of your Summit experience. Additional details about meals, refreshments, and dietary accommodations will be shared with registered attendees before the event.

4. What should I wear?

The recommended attire for the GovPreneurs Summit is business or business casual. This is a professional networking environment, so we encourage you to dress comfortably while being ready to connect with government leaders, prime contractors, business owners, speakers, sponsors, and other industry professionals.

5. What ticket options are available?

The GovPreneurs Summit offers General Admission (GA) and VIP tickets. GA provides access to the core Summit experience, while VIP is designed for attendees looking for an elevated experience with additional access and benefits. Visit the ticket section above to compare current pricing and everything included with each ticket type.

6. Are you selling virtual tickets?

No, the GovPreneurs Summit is an in-person event.

7. Do you offer 1-Day passes?

At this time, one-day passes are not available. Summit tickets are designed to give attendees access to the complete event experience.

8. Are session recordings included with my ticket purchase?

VIP ticket holders will have access to session recordings. We'll send access instructions and availability dates after the Summit.

9. Can I upgrade my ticket to VIP?

Yes, VIP upgrades may be available while VIP tickets remain in inventory. If you’ve already purchased a General Admission ticket and would like to upgrade, contact Fatima Hameed, Events Manager, at [email protected] for assistance.

10. Can I give or sell my ticket to someone else if I can no longer attend?

No, tickets are non-transferable.

11. What is the ticket refund and exchange policy?

All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Tickets cannot be exchanged once the purchase has been completed.

A ticket purchase is deemed complete once payment has been processed and the ticket or confirmation has been issued, including but not limited to:

- Digital or physical ticket issuance

- Email confirmation delivery

- Registration or attendee-name processing

- Reservation of a seat, space, or admission

By completing your purchase, you acknowledge and agree that all tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. For questions, please contact us at [email protected].

12. My confirmation email does not have a ticket. When will I receive my ticket?

You will receive an email closer to the event date with your digital ticket.

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