SBC is the best event to network and learn about the priorities of our government clients. It continues to be the capstone of our federal business development initiatives each year, and a major driving force to collaborate and connect with our clients, teaming partners and colleagues in the market. —Candice Scale, HDR, Inc.

Join us at the 2026 SBC — and fuel the future of faster, smarter federal acquisition.

SBC 2026 is The Strategic Business Connection of the Year—the place where opportunity meets mission and where the federal A/E/C community unites to
strengthen partnerships and drive innovation. If you are shaping the future of federal programs, you belong in Charlotte this November.

This year, we’re fueling federal acquisition by delivering access to federal agency leaders, real-time contracting insight, and the collaboration needed to support the nation’s most critical infrastructure and security priorities.

Building on the momentum of SBC 2025—where over 5,100 professionals united to advance mission focused solutions—SBC 2026 returns bigger and more impactful, bringing together thousands of federal and industry leaders committed to shaping the future of national security infrastructure.

If you’re involved in federal programs—or looking to enter the market—SBC delivers the insight, relationships, and awareness needed to move your mission forward.