Small Business Event: 2026 AFDW Small Business Summit

Join Us for the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) Small Business Summit! The Air Force District of Washington is pleased to announce the upcoming AFDW Small Business Summit. This event is a fantastic opportunity for small business owners and representatives to connect with AFDW leadership, learn about upcoming contracting opportunities, and gain valuable insights into doing business with the Air Force. This summit is designed to provide a platform for collaboration and information sharing. Attendees will have the chance to network with key personnel and learn about the future requirements and oppurtunities. The summit will include: Upcoming Requirement Briefs for FY26 and FY27 Networking Oppurtunities with Base Agencies AFDW Director of Small Business Programs SBA Washington Metro Office MD Department of Commerce Maryland Business Oppurtunity Center Veterans Business Outreach Center Maryland APEX Accelerator Event Details: Location: 1359 Arkansas Rd, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 Date: May 14, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration: Please register at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GSBT3L9 Registering will nullify wait time for base access as you will be on the access list morning of the event. Refreshments/Lunch: Refreshments (Coffee/Snacks/Water) will be provided as well as a Lunch for a fixed fee. We will have pricing and what lunch entails once we get a general count of interested personnel. Attachments: AFDW Small Business Summit Itinerary (Subject to Change) Start and End time will remain consitent, however speaker time, lunch time, and other times may be subject to adjustment or change. We encourage all small businesses interested in working with the Air Force to attend this informative and engaging event. Updates and amendments to the event posting are to be expected, check back prior to the event. If you have any questions please email allen.tang@us.af.mil; darya.macmillan.1@us.af.mil, and michael.besiryan@us.af.mil.