The 2026 Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) Networking Event will take place on November 5, 2026, at SOFWERX in Tampa, Florida. Hosted by SOFWERX in coordination with the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the event connects small businesses with government representatives, prime contractors, and investors through structured, speed-dating-style networking sessions. The goal is to foster partnerships, support federal contracting opportunities, and connect businesses with resources that advance national security innovation.
FLC will participate by hosting a government networking table, providing an opportunity to promote federal technology transfer resources, engage with industry and government stakeholders, and identify potential partnerships. Kristine Moes, VA Field Technology Transfer Specialist and FLC Southeast Regional Coordinator, will also attend to represent the federal technology transfer community.
Webpage: https://events.sofwerx.org/office-of-small-business-programs-osbp-networking-event-2026