THE GOVCON SUMMIT BUILT FOR WHAT’S NEXT

GovCon Changed in 2026

Get Ready to Win in 2027

November 9-10, 2026 Live via Zoom

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

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

Regular Virtual Access

Full-day access

$147 running deal

$697original price

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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.

  • 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)

  • 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.

  • Digital Access Pass

    ⦿ Complete Session Recordings: Rewatch every single keynote, panel, and topic-specific breakout session on demand.

    ⦿ Presentations & Slide Decks: Download all the slide decks and frameworks our industry experts share from the stage.

    ⦿ All Event Resources: Get full access to download all supplementary materials, templates, and handouts provided after the summit concludes.

VIP Virtual Access

Premium experience

$247current deal

$997original price

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.

  • 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)

  • 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.

  • Digital Access Pass
    ⦿ Complete Session Recordings: Rewatch every single keynote, panel, and topic-specific breakout session on demand.

    ⦿ Presentations & Slide Decks: Download all the slide decks and frameworks our industry experts share from the stage.

    ⦿ All Event Resources: Get full access to download all supplementary materials, templates, and handouts provided after the summit concludes.

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.

Log In From Anywhere. Log Off Ready to Bid.

  • Know what your business needs to compete in 2027 from the comfort of your home or office.

  • Find opportunities that actually fit your capabilities

  • Learn how stronger government proposals are built

  • Engage digitally with primes, procurement professionals, mentors, and potential partners.

  • Discover teaming, subcontracting, and joint-venture opportunities through virtual networking.

  • 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:

01
Get Ready

Compliance & Registration

Know what needs to be in place before you compete.

02
Find the Right Work

Opportunities + AI

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

03
Compete to Win

Proposal Strategy

Understand how experienced contractors evaluate opportunities and build stronger submissions.

04
Build the Right Relationships

Primes + Procurement + Partners

Connect virtually with people who can become teaming partners, subcontracting partners, mentors, and business relationships.

One virtual stage. 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

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

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

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

Hussein Al Safi

CEO, TexasEagle HVAC

Tap Into the People, Strategies, and Tools Helping Businesses Make That Transition.

GovPreneurs Virtual Summit Agenda

LIVE STREAMAll times Eastern (ET). Your stream link arrives by email before each day. Sessions are available to replay after the Summit.

GovPreneurs Summit live stream, day 1
NOV.9th
DAY 1 - Mon. November 9

Understand & Position

Learn what changed in GovCon for 2027, how agencies and primes actually buy, and position your business to be found, streamed live from Raleigh.

  1. 10:45 – 11:00 AMStream opens
  2. 11:00 – 11:20 AMWelcome to GovPreneurs Summit 2026
  3. 11:20 – 11:35 AMWelcome to Raleigh, NC
  4. 11:35 AM – 12:20 PMThe State of GovCon: What Changed in 2026 and What Matters for 2027
  5. 12:20 – 1:20 PMLunch break · stream resumes 1:20 PM
  6. 1:20 – 2:10 PMInside the Buy: How Government Goes From Requirement to Award
  7. 2:10 – 2:20 PMBreak
  8. 2:20 – 3:10 PMInside the Prime: How Large Contractors Find and Select Small Businesses
  9. 3:10 – 3:20 PMBreak
  10. 3:20 – 4:20 PMBreakout Block 1Main room streamedPosition & Connect
  11. 4:20 – 4:35 PMDay 1 Action Capture
  12. 4:35 PMDay 1 stream ends
GovPreneurs Summit live stream, day 2
NOV.10th
DAY 2 - Tue. November 10

Pursue, Win & Perform

Go from opportunity to award: pursuit strategy, competitive proposals, and your next 90 days, streamed live from Raleigh.

  1. 9:00 – 9:15 AMStream opens
  2. 9:15 – 9:25 AMDay 2 Opening
  3. 9:25 – 10:15 AMFrom Opportunity to Award: How Successful Contractors Pursue Government Business
  4. 10:15 – 11:15 AMBreakout Block 2Main room streamedPursue
  5. 11:15 – 11:30 AMBreak
  6. 11:30 AM – 12:20 PMWhat Makes a Competitive Government Proposal?
  7. 12:20 – 1:20 PMLunch break · stream resumes 1:20 PM
  8. 1:20 – 2:20 PMBreakout Block 3Main room streamedWin & Perform
  9. 2:20 – 3:40 PMIn-person networking block · stream resumes 3:40 PM
  10. 3:40 – 4:10 PMMy Next 90 Days
  11. 4:10 – 4:30 PMSummit Closing
  12. 4:30 PMStream ends · replays available

Who's on Stage?

Two action-packed days, streamed live wherever you are. Hear directly from the people who mentor, award, partner with, and buy from government contractors, and learn how they decide who wins.

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.

ONE PURPOSE: MOVE BUSINESS FORWARD.

Join the Movement

1,000+ Entrepreneurs Became GovPreneurs

$100M+ Won by Our Clients in Government Contracts

"Today I have an active two-year contract with a community college, something I never thought was possible for someone like me starting from scratch. Before talking to Mr. Timur, I had zero background in government contracting. No idea how to find opportunities, no idea how to bid, none of it. Working with this program changed that completely."

"I run a medical supply store for more than 17 years. After working with the GovPreneurs program and my amazing mentors, my first government contract alone brought in more profit than the last five years of running my business seven days a week, open to close. I can't express how grateful I am for this opportunity, and how eager I am to win more contracts together."

"Less than 8 months ago, I didn't know what SAM was, what a CAGE code was, or that opportunities like this with government agencies even existed. Today, I have active multi-six-figure contracts and have already delivered on 2 micro 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 of GovPreneurs

Timur Sabir

Founder, GovPreneurs

A letter from the founder

Hey there,

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

A letter from the founder

Hey there,

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is the GovPreneurs Virtual Summit being held?

The GovPreneurs Virtual Summit is a live virtual event streaming on Zoom, November 9-10, 2026. You can access the entire summit online from anywhere.

2. What is the registration cutoff date?

Registration will remain open until the event begins. We strongly encourage attendees to register early to ensure you receive all platform login credentials and instructions well before the opening keynote.

5. What ticket options are available?

The GovPreneurs Summit offers Virtual Access Regular and VIP passes designed to bring the core Summit experience directly to your screen. Visit the ticket section above to review pricing and everything included with your virtual ticket.

6. Are you selling virtual tickets?

Yes! This page is dedicated exclusively to our Virtual Access passes, allowing you to attend and network from anywhere. (If you are looking for in-person tickets in Raleigh, please visit our main summit page).

7. Do you offer 1-Day passes?

At this time, one-day passes are not available. Virtual tickets are designed to give attendees access to the complete two-day 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. If you’ve already purchased a Regular Virtual ticket and would like to upgrade to VIP, 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, virtual access credentials are tied to the registered attendee and 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. 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 an access link. When will I receive my login?

You will receive an email closer to the event date containing your secure virtual platform login credentials and instructions on how to access the live stream.

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