2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement

Multi-day event

Date and time

Event cost

$1150.00

Location

Huntington Convention Center
1 Saint Clair Ave NE
Cleveland, OH 44114

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Organizer

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization
NVSBEregistration@arrowarc.com

Host organization

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Type of event

Other federal agency event

Event description

This Event was Hosted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Take part in the 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement! This engagement is one of the most significant business-networking events for Veteran-owned and other small businesses. This highly requested event will occur at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. This flagship event returns to offer a unique and valuable environment built around business opportunities for Veteran-owned and other small businesses. Attendees gain direct access to Government and Industry Program Managers, Procurement Decision Makers (PDMs), and key leaders through structured activities.

For information about NVSBE 2026, including event details, registration fees, event schedules and sessions, and preparation resources, visit the official NVSBE 2026 website.

PLEASE NOTE THE PRICING SCHEDULE (REGULAR IS BEFORE NOVEMBER 22 | LATE/ON-SITE IS NOVEMBER 22-DECEMBER 9):

  • Other Government (Non-VA) - 
    • REGULAR: $650 | LATE/ON-SITE: $650
  • SBA Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB) - 
    • REGULAR: $900 | LATE/ON-SITE: $1,000
  • Small Business: Non-SBA Certified SDVOSB and VOSB - 
    • REGULAR: $1,000 | LATE/ON-SITE: $1,150
  • Non-Profit/Academia - 
    • REGULAR: $1,050 | LATE/ON-SITE: $1,200
  • Large Business - 
    • REGULAR: $1,450 | LATE/ON-SITE: $1,650

WHAT REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
All attendees will have access to participate in all sessions and networking activities like opening session, general sessions, industry office hours, key leader roundtables, and connect directly in 1:1s with government representatives, prime contractors and key business leaders.

Registration also includes access to Monday and Tuesday evening receptions, the Exhibit Hall during show hours, and access to Wi-Fi while in the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Lunch is included on Tuesday and Wednesday and refreshments are available during morning and afternoon breaks each day (e.g., beverages and light snacks).

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