# SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference 2026

- Dates: 22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
- Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, United States
- Organiser: TechConnect
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector
- Expected attendance: 741

## Official links

- [Official website](https://events.techconnect.org/SBIRFall/)
- [Registration](https://events.techconnect.org/MOSA_2026/register.html)
- [Agenda](https://events.techconnect.org/SBIRFall/program.html)

## Topics

- Innovation

## Speakers

- Jennifer Rocha, Strategic Partnerships, TechConnect Division, ATI
- Mica Dolan, President & CEO, Advanced Technology International (ATI)
- Pedro M. Allende, Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Department of Homeland Security

## Where to stay

- **Hampton Inn & Suites**: 60 m from the venue, 250 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, 20745
- **Club Wyndham National Harbor**: 100 m from the venue, 250 Mariner Passage, 20745
- **Residence Inn**: 130 m from the venue, 192 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, 20745
- **AC Hotel by Marriott National Harbor Washington, DC Area**: 200 m from the venue, 156 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, 20745
- **The Westin Washington National Harbor**: 240 m from the venue, 171 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, 20745
- **Hyatt Place National Harbor**: 350 m from the venue, 123 Waterfront Street, Forest Heights, 20745
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-us/hotel/maryland/hyatt-place-national-harbor/iadzr)
  - Phone: +1 301-686-1120
- **MGM National Harbor**: 1.6 km from the venue
- **River Pointe Apartments**: 2.0 km from the venue, 8340 Indian Head Highway, Fort Washington, 20744
  - [Hotel website](https://www.riverpointemd.com)
  - Phone: +1301-839-4690

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #tcw26

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