U.S. Department of Transportation Veteran-Owned Small Business Summit 2026

This day-long, in-person event, hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) in partnership with the Department of War's Office of Industrial Base Growth and Small Business Administration's Office of Veterans Business Development, will recognize and celebrate veteran entrepreneurs and their service to our nation. Its primary focus is to increase Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) awareness of and access to federal contracting opportunities, provide practical education on doing business with the U.S. DOT and the federal government, and connect firms with relevant tools, resources, and agency representatives. Attendees can learn federal contracting best practices, hear about VOSB-focused resources, and participate in one-on-one matchmaking with agency representatives to discuss upcoming contracting opportunities and build business relationships.