Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting the 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) in Cleveland, Ohio on December 8‑9, 2026. The two‑day event provides veteran‑owned and other small businesses direct access to government procurement decision‑makers, industry program managers, and key leaders through structured networking activities, briefings, and one‑on‑one meetings. Attendance is free but requires registration via the VA portal. The event is informational and does not constitute a solicitation; no proposals or bids are requested. Participants can showcase capabilities, learn about upcoming contracting opportunities, and build relationships that may lead to future contracts.
• Dates: December 8 (8 AM‑5 PM) and December 9 (8 AM‑3 PM), 2026
• Location: Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland, Ohio
• Target audience: Veteran‑owned and other small businesses seeking federal contracting work
• No cost to attend; registration required through https://portal.vetbiz.va.gov/nvsbe/2026/
• Multiple NAICS codes are relevant (e.g., 236220, 541330, 513210, etc.) reflecting the broad range of industries represented
• No formal solicitation, proposal, or award process associated with this notice.