Albany, New York · December 1-2, 2026

Welcome to
VETCON 2026

The premier annual conference dedicated to the education and professional growth of veterans through networking with entrepreneurs, state agencies and industry leaders.

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VETCON 2026

Join us December 1-2 in Albany

Dates

Tuesday, December 1 - Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Venue

The Crowne Plaza - Desmond Hotel
660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211

Networking opportunities

Connect with SDVOB's, veterans, state agencies, and owners of veteran-friendly businesses.

Community building

Join a vibrant community that understands the unique challenges and opportunities for veterans in business.

State agency access

Meet face to face with representatives from New York State agencies and prime contractors.

600+

Attendees in 2025

Why VETCON

Where veteran business meets opportunity

Whether you’re a service-disabled veteran-owned business looking to expand, a veteran in transition exploring new career paths, or a state agency or contractor seeking to engage with SDVOBs, VETCON 2026 is the place to be.

Two full days of educational sessions

New York State agency exhibitors

Prime contractor matchmaking

Live business plan pitches

Our mission

Tully Rinckey PLLC and the Tully Rinckey Foundation are proud to announce the return of VETCON 2026

What we do

Each year VETCON brings together a growing number of state agencies, SDVOBs, owners of veteran-friendly businesses and veteran entrepreneurs.

Who it's for

Service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, veterans in transition, state agencies and prime contractors.

Proudly presented by

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors

VETCON is powered by the generous support of these organizations.

Get involved

Three ways to take part

Business Plan Competition

Three aspiring or recently-formed veteran business owners pitch their plans to a panel of judges. Email bizplan@vetconny.com to enter.

Entries close Nov 20

Veterans in Business Awards

Recognizing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses that have shown exemplary achievement in patriotism, leadership and community service.

Nominations close Nov 20

Sponsor & exhibit

Secure a booth for your company. Showcase your support of the veteran community with an opportunity to reach hundreds of attendees.

Artwork due Nov 11

See it for yourself

Why veteran owned businesses love VETCON

Hear from the business owners, state agencies and prime contractors who come back every year and see what two days of VETCON looks like.

600+ attendees made VETCON 2025
a huge success.

Thank you to the Service-Disabled Veteran-Business Owners, Sponsors, and New York State Agencies who joined us last year.