# Arlington Summit Connects Contractors to Agency IT Leaders

The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 FedCiv Summit is scheduled for October 29 at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, in Arlington, Virginia. Federal civilian technology leaders are expected to discuss FY 2027 IT priorities, including AI implementation, modernization, and cybersecurity. The article cites a **$75.7 billion FY 2027 civilian IT budget request**—a request, not an enacted appropriation or awarded contract—and identifies the SBA’s Small War Plants Commission as a potential financing and contracting pathway for small manufacturers.

- Contractors can use the summit to hear agency priorities directly and assess how their AI, modernization, and cybersecurity capabilities align with civilian IT needs. The event is 23 days away as of October 6, 2026.
- The $75.7 billion figure is a budget pipeline signal only; businesses should not treat it as enacted funding or a specific solicitation.
- Small manufacturers may find the Small War Plants Commission relevant: it offers financing with loan guaranties of up to 90 percent and targeted investment and contracting opportunities in priority sectors.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- Department of Labor (DOL)
- Department of State (DOS)

### Sources
- [2026 FedCiv Summit: 5 Outstanding Outcomes For GovCons](https://www.potomacofficersclub.com/news/fedciv-summit-2026-cio-it-technology-govcon-outcomes) - Potomac Officers Club