About Us

Federal Business Council, Inc. (FBC) specializes in producing meetings, conferences, and trade show events for Federal Government Agencies, the Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community throughout the United States. Founded in 1976, FBC is a Women Owned Small Business located in Columbia, MD. FBC is well known for producing on-site, in-agency industry expositions, off-site agency conferences and meetings of all kinds. In fact, FBC has conducted more than 5,000 events for US government agencies.

Featured Events

AFCEA Atlanta

November 6 & 7, 2024
Atlanta Convention Center

The AFCEA Atlanta Chapter presents the next Homeland Security Conference that will focus on topics including Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, National Security, Homeland security, and Defense. This event will once again provide a central meeting place to develop and nurture business relationships, learn about updated requirements, establish partnerships, and identify opportunities for companies interested in doing business with the military and government agencies in Georgia.

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Phoenix Challenge London

March 4 – 6, 2025
London

The U.S. Department of Defense, Office of Information Operations Policy (OIOP) and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (Military and Strategic Effects) are hosting Phoenix Challenge London 2025 at the IET London Savoy. This event is a unique opportunity for leaders and professionals across the many information disciplines to come together and expertly address the unique successes, gaps, and opportunities of our profession.

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Government Procurement Conference

April 16, 2025
Washington Convention Center

The Government Procurement Conference (GPC) is a national conference that fosters business partnerships between the federal government, its prime contractors and small businesses. The largest and longest-running conference of its kind, this unique event attracts attendees and exhibitors from minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone and women-owned businesses. Sign up for mentor-protégé opportunities!

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Testimonials


"This event was one of the most productive small/diverse business trade fairs that I have seen over the last 10 years."

-Supplier Diversity Director, RTI International