SAME 2026 Small Business Conference
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Why Attend
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Based on verified event data
- Event: SAME 2026 Small Business Conference
- Edition year: 2026
- Dates: 2026-11-04 to 2026-11-06
- Location: Charlotte, United States
- Venue: Charlotte Convention Center
- Industry: Engineering
- Verification: verified
The 2026 SAME Small Business Conference provides a focused environment to engage with federal agency representatives and prime contractors within the civil and military engineering sectors.
Hosting the event at the Charlotte Convention Center places attendees in a major regional hub for engineering innovation and infrastructure development.
The November 2026 dates allow for strategic planning and networking ahead of the next federal fiscal cycle for small engineering firms.
This platform facilitates direct professional interaction between small business owners and key stakeholders involved in government contracting.
Opportunity types
Who exhibits
- Small engineering firms
- Prime defense contractors
- Federal procurement agencies
Who visits
- Business development managers
- Federal project engineers
- Construction contracting officers
Charlotte serves as a prominent center for engineering and industrial services, making it a logical location for discussions regarding federal infrastructure needs. The current engineering climate is increasingly focused on small business integration into large-scale governmental contracting projects.
Reviewed: October 26, 2026
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Last checked: October 26, 2026