Events

sbLiftoff is proud to host and participate in numerous events throughout the year.You can find our current events here.

Upcoming Events | Past Events

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2026 GovCon M&A Forecast and the Future of Small Business Transactions

Thursday, January 22, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Join the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of government contracting as we kick of 2026. This panel will explore the key trends shaping federal contracting opportunities, expectations for M&A and growth transactions, and risk factors and strategic positioning in a changing economic and regulatory landscape. Designed for business leaders, advisors, and government contractors in the Washington, D.C. area, this event will offer actionable insights to help navigate uncertainty and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the coming year and beyond.

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Decode the New GovCon Procurement Playbook

Thursday, February 5th, 8:30am – 10:30am EST

Federal policy and procurement is shifting — your GovCon strategy needs to shift with it.

NVTC is hosting an expert panel providing unique insight into changing federal policy, budgeting, and procurement:

  • Shaunna Balady, Paragon Software Advisors, GovCon technology and M&A expert
  • David Burton, Heritage Foundation economist and Project 2025 co-author
  • Robert Burton, Crowell & Moring federal procurement attorney
  • Moderated by: Sharon Heaton, CEO of sbLiftOff, a national M&A GovCon firm

Why it matters: Small and mid-sized companies need insider intelligence to navigate the new administration’s priorities successfully.

The bottom line: Learn how to get two steps ahead, so your company can compete and win more federal contracts in 2026.  

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Invite-Only Event

Buying or Selling a GovCon Company

Monday, February 9th, 8:00am – 10:00am CST

2026 is shaping up to be a great year for government contractors seeking to acquire a company or sell! Hear from one of the country’s leading M&A GovCon experts, Sharon Heaton — lawyer, investment banker, and the author of the Amazon bestseller Lift Off: 12 Things to Know Before Selling Your Business.  Sharon will cover:

  • 2026 market predictions for buying and selling companies 
  • Multiples and valuations: how buyers think
  • How to avoid dumb mistakes: planning ahead
  • Third party sale, management buyout, ESOPs, generational transfer
  • How to put together an A+ M&A team

Introductory remarks by Mary Griffith, Founder & CEO of AVISTA Strategies Inc., and Elizabeth Feick, VP of Commercial Banking at ServisFirst Bank.

This is an invitation only event. If interested please email jennifer@sbliftoff.com