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2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE)

Cleveland, Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio · Veteran small business conference

Dec 8, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026

Registration open · regular rates through November 22, 2026; late rates begin November 22

December 8–9, 2026, at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. VA’s National Veterans Small Business Engagement connects Veteran-owned and other small businesses with government and industry procurement decision-makers through sessions, networking, and business opportunities. Registration is open. Current regular registration rates vary by category from $650 to $1,450; SBA-certified SDVOSB/VOSB registration is $900 and non-SBA-certified SDVOSB/VOSB registration is $1,000. Late rates apply starting November 22

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Eligibility

Veteran-owned and other small businesses, government and industry attendees; pricing depends on attendee category and SBA certification.

Cost

Current regular rates: $650–$1,450 by category; SBA-certified SDVOSB/VOSB $900; non-SBA-certified SDVOSB/VOSB $1,000. Late pricing begins November 22.

Organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization · official NVSBE page and VetBiz registration-fees page

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