4–6 Nov 2026 · Charlotte, US

SAME Small Business Conference (SBC)

SAME's Federal Small Business Conference (SBC) for the A/E/C Industry is where attendees from both the private and public sector engage with teaming and subcontracting partners, ascertain upcoming areas of infrastructure investment to position their firms for success, hear from experts on best practices for operating in the federal market, discover the available capacity and capability that exists in industry, and learn how other agencies operate in order to achieve more consistent standards and contract application to improve project delivery.

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Dates
4–6 Nov 2026
Venue
Salt Palace Convention Center
Location
Charlotte, US
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Mixed
Duration
3 days
Scale
National
Exhibitors
539Estimate
Visitors
5,500Fact
Construction & BuildingEnergy & UtilitiesFood & Beverage
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About SAME Small Business Conference (SBC)

SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) is a national trade fair for the Construction & Building and Energy & Utilities industries, taking place in Charlotte, United States. The 2026 edition runs 4–6 Nov 2026 at Salt Palace Convention Center. It brings together an estimated 539 exhibitors and 5,500 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 482 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Salt Palace Convention Center

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Who exhibits at SAME Small Business Conference (SBC)

We've captured 482 exhibitors for SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) (roster as of 2026). They span 20 countries, 32% of them based outside the United States.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • United States68%·71
  • United Kingdom7%·7
  • Germany5%·5
  • Italy3%·3
  • Canada2%·2

Based on 105 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Services56%·39
  • Construction48%·33
  • Machinery Manufacturing46%·32
  • Software It20%·14
  • Energy Electronics9%·6

Based on 69 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

79%Class Bof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Highly exclusive — the great majority of exhibitors are found here and nowhere else in our data.

Cross-referenced against 482 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

32%Class Eof exhibitors are based abroad

Mostly national — largely a home-country field with some international presence.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed25%·13

listed companies

Large enterprises52%·27

1,000+ employees

Of 52 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) 2026 exhibitor list

The SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) exhibitor list currently counts 480+ indexed companies. They span industries including construction, machinery-manufacturing,construction,services,energy-electronics and software-it,construction. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • ViewSonic
  • Global Engineering, Procurement & Construction Company
  • Graniteconstruction
  • Parsons Corporation
  • Tetra Tech
  • Mott MacDonald
  • Leidos
  • Woolpert
  • Colliers Engineering & Design
  • Moffatt & Nichol
  • Eaton
  • Emerson.com
  • Autodesk
  • Corning Incorporated
  • Veolia
  • SGSCorp
  • US EPA
  • DE
  • Esri
  • Commercial Roofing System

+ 457 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) 2026?
SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) 2026 runs 4–6 Nov 2026 at Salt Palace Convention Center.
Where is SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) held?
SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) is held at Salt Palace Convention Center in Charlotte, United States.
How many exhibitors does SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) have?
SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) counts an estimated 539 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 482 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at SAME Small Business Conference (SBC)?
Indexed exhibitors include AECOM, McElroy Metal, Burns & McDonnell and United States Johnson Controls. The event spans the Construction & Building, Energy & Utilities and Food & Beverage sectors.
Is SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) worth attending?
SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) is a national trade show for the Construction & Building and Energy & Utilities industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 539 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 482 companies exhibiting at SAME Small Business Conference (SBC) so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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