Events

Join the IFA World Franchise Show, September 25–26, and meet 300+ leading brands from across the globe, all under one roof. Discover how you can become your own boss and

Join the nation's premier event connecting NVBDC-certified veteran-owned businesses, Fortune 500 corporations, supplier diversity leaders, government agencies, and strategic partners for two days of education, networking, and business development opportunities. Get the details!

THE MBA VETERANS CAREER CONFERENCE is the nation’s leading military and MBA diversity conference. Every Fall, it connects 1,000+ 1st and 2nd year MBA students, all of whom are military veterans enrolled at top-ranked programs, with more than 90+ of America’s leading MBA employers. Get the details!

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier land power exposition and professional development forum in North America—and the must-attend event for anyone involved in the defense sector. With over 44,000 attendees, 750+ exhibits, and representation from 92 countries, this three-day event is where the global defense community

The Annual AISES National Conference, coming to Portland, Oregon,  is a unique, three-day event focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers. The conference is open to anyone who wishes to participate and learn! Get the

MCON (Military Culture Conference) is an annual event created by veterans to celebrate military culture, foster community, and improve well-being for service members, veterans, and their families through epic experiences, networking, and learning opportunities, covering topics like defense tech, health, entrepreneurship, career development, and family support. Get the details! https://mcon.live/

Four days of thought-provoking sessions, strategic connections and innovative ideas gives you valuable insights and relationships that make a lasting impact. Get the details!

Designed for leaders with veteran experience in auxiliary services, oversight of more than one service department, key decision-making power on campus, as well as Business Partners that are disrupting the status quo and partnering with institutions to enrich the campus experience. This event is part of the NACAS Leadership Series. Get the details!

The annual conference is designed to help Veteran businesses build connections between Corporations, Government Agencies, and Primes looking to create partnerships for contracting opportunities. Save the Date for the VIB Conference in beautiful Palm Springs at the La Quinta Resort on November 2 & 3, 2026. For additional information on events, visit the VIB Network

The Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade and Festival serves as a heartfelt tribute to military service, aiming to honor our veterans, uphold their legacy and bring our community closer together through a vibrant celebration in Philadelphia, in honor of Veterans Day. The 12th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade and Festival will take place on November 8, 2026.

Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival’s 20th anniversary Stand Up for Heroes will feature performances by Bruce Springsteen, The Resilient, Alex Warren, Josh Johnson, Hasan Minhaj, Jon Stewart and

Veterans Legal Institute is proud to announce the honorees of the 12th Annual Lawyers for Warriors, an evening dedicated to celebrating individuals and organizations whose commitment to veterans has created