Federal Business Council, Inc.

General Information

The Federal Government Procurement Conference (GPC) is a national conference fostering business partnerships between the Federal Government, its prime contractors and small, minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone and women-owned businesses.

GPC is the largest and longest-running conference for small businesses looking to do business with the government and its prime contractors. This unique one-day event attracts:

A wide variety of government attendees representing many Federal, State and Local agencies
Participants from all over the United States including: Government (Federal, State and Local), Industry (Prime Contractors and Small Businesses) and Academia
Prime Contractors with teaming and mentor-protégé opportunities
Hundreds of small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, 8a businesses and HUBZone businesses
Participating firms have the benefit of marketing their products and services to procurement representatives and small business specialists from federal agencies.

Sponsorship opportunities are available to increase your exposure!

Register to Exhibit/Sponsor

Pricing Marketing Services Package Fee:

$0 Government Exhibitor
$995 Small Business Package - includes 2 reps per package
$1,695 Prime Contractor/Large Business - includes 2 reps per package
$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Badge Sponsor (Sold Out)
$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Bag (1 available)
$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Lanyard (Sold Out)
$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Program (3 available)
$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Digital Advertising Sponsor
$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Registration (2 available)
$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Seminar Room (3 available)
$6,500 Silver Sponsor - includes exhibit space & 4 reps per package
$8,500 Gold Sponsor - includes exhibit space & 6 reps per package
$11,000 Platinum Sponsor - includes exhibit space & 8 reps per package
$13,000 Diamond Sponsor - includes exhibit space & 10 reps per package

$0 Government Exhibitor

$995 Small Business Package - includes 2 reps per package

$1,695 Prime Contractor/Large Business - includes 2 reps per package

$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Badge Sponsor (Sold Out)

$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Bag (1 available)

$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Lanyard (Sold Out)

$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Program (3 available)

$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Digital Advertising Sponsor

$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Registration (2 available)

$6,000 Bronze Co-Sponsor - Seminar Room (3 available)

$6,500 Silver Sponsor - includes exhibit space & 4 reps per package

$8,500 Gold Sponsor - includes exhibit space & 6 reps per package

$11,000 Platinum Sponsor - includes exhibit space & 8 reps per package

$13,000 Diamond Sponsor - includes exhibit space & 10 reps per package

Marketing Service Package

Each Marketing Service Package Includes:

Increased brand awareness from face-to-face networking
Promotion by FBC to potential attendees
Access to exhibit hall – mix of small businesses, prime contractors and approximately 100 government booths
One 6' x 2.5' skirted exhibit table in an 10 ft (wide) by 10 ft (deep) exhibit space
8' High Back Drape and 3' High Side Rails, two chairs and wastebasket
One company sign
Opportunity for your company to participate in Matchmaking sessions with Priority access, while space is available (please visit the 2024 matchmaking information page for details)
Access to seminars
Registration for two company reps*
Conference materials – Conference Program with contact information, conference badge, lanyard and tote bag
Please note: In an effort to give our participants more choices, lunch is not included in the registration fee.

* Additional participants must pay Attendee Registration Fee. No exceptions.
* Due to ongoing privacy policy updates and concerns, the attendee list may not always be available. Please collect any names and POC information at your booth.

Note: Small Business Early Bird Registration ends on 12/31/2023 (price increases to $995 on 1/01/2024 )

Register to Exhibit/Sponsor

Sponsorships

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

All Bronze Co-Sponsorships include:

One sponsorship table space of your choice (other than premium table spaces)
Recognition on appropriate signage at the event
Acknowledgment (logo) in the Exhibit Program & during the course of the Conference proceedings
Conference admission for additional 2 company representatives

Bronze Co-Sponsorships Options ($6,000 Each):

Conference Badge (limited to 2) - also includes company logo on the badge - SOLD OUT
Conference Bag (limited to 2) - also includes company logo on the bag
Conference Lanyard (limited to 2)- also includes company logo on the lanyard - SOLD OUT
Digital Advertising Sponsor - also includes advertisement on digital signage during the course of the conference
Conference Program (limited to 3) - also includes full-page ad in the program
Seminar Room (limited to 3)- also includes recognition on signage in one of the seminar rooms
Registration (limited to 3) - also includes recognition on signage in the registration area

All Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship levels listed below include:

One premium table space of your choice (based on sponsorship level)
Recognition on Signage throughout the Conference and Registration area
Recognition during the course of the Conference Proceedings.

Silver Sponsor $6,500

Recognition in Conference Program (includes quarter-page ad)
Sign for table identifying you as a Silver Sponsor
Conference admission for 4 additional company representatives

Gold Sponsor $8,500

Recognition in Conference Program (includes half-page ad)
Co-Sponsorship of seminar room
Sign for table identifying you as a Gold Sponsor
Conference admission for 6 additional company representatives

Platinum Sponsor $11,000

Co-Sponsorship of onsite Check-in/Badge Pickup Kiosk
Co-Sponsorship of Conference Program (includes full-page ad)
Co-Sponsorship of seminar room
Sign for table identifying you as a Platinum Sponsor
Conference admission for 8 additional company representatives

Diamond Sponsor $13,000 (2 Available - Limited to 1 prime and 1 small business)

Co-Sponsorship of Conference Program (includes full-page, full color with premium placement. Ad dimensions must be 8.5"(W) x 11"(H) with ¼” bleed.)
Co-Sponsorship of the Exhibit Hall
Sign for table identifying you as a Diamond Sponsor
Conference admission for 10 additional company representatives

Matchmaking Sponsor $15,000 (Only 3 available)

One premium table space of your choice
Co-Sponsorship of Conference Program (includes full page color ad with premium placement)
Co-Sponsorship of the Matchmaking Area
Buyer Matchmaking Table for the entire event (Prime Contractor)
Sign for table identifying you as a Matchmaking Sponsor
Conference Admission for 10 company representatives

Additional Program Exposure Opportunities (exhibit space NOT included):

Quarter-page Exhibit Conference Program Ad (dimensions 4.25"(W) x 5.5"(H)) - $750
Horizontal Half-page Conference Program Ad (dimensions 8.5"(W) x 5.5"(H)) - $1,000
Full-page Exhibit Conference Program Ad (dimensions must be 8.5"(W) x 11"(H)) - $1,500

Location

Please make sure to submit your badge information for this event

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW
Washington, DC 20001

Setup time: 6/11: 3 – 6 PM
Exposition: 6/12/24: 9am – 4pm
Teardown: 6/12: 4 – 6 PM
The Exhibit Hall is Hall C located on the Concourse Level

All exhibitors must set-up between 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11th. Registration will take place outside of Exhibit Hall C on the Concourse Level.

There will NOT be a separate registration for Industry. Please look for signs leading you to Registration.

To view the floorplan and verify your table assignment, go to the FLOOR PLAN.

For carpet, electricity, and Internet (coming soon) download the Exhibitor Kit.

Exhibit Staff Badge Information There are no formal security requirements for this event. Please complete an FBC Badge Form by the due date given below.

Go to Badge Form

Government exhibitors must register all participants individually as government attendees (no charge).

Each industry exhibit package includes two representatives. Additional exhibitor representatives not included with your package must register as attendees. Please be sure to click YES to "Is your organization exhibiting at this event?" in the registration. The fee is $300 for pre-registration (open until 12 p.m. June 11th) and $350 after this time and on-site at the conference.

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be locked overnight. Security guards will be provided. However, it is a public building. We advise you to remove any small equipment (i.e. laptops, palm pilots, etc.) at the conclusion of your set-up. FBC as well as The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will not be liable for any loss, theft or damage to any equipment.

A coat-check/baggage check WILL NOT be available at the conference. Due to security reasons, participants cannot leave their bags/coats unattended or at the conference registration area for any reason. Please plan accordingly.

BADGE DUE DATE: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 by 4:30 PM EDT

Directions https://www.eventsdc.com/venue/walter-e-washington-convention-center/getting-there Public Transportation The Convention Center sits atop the Mt. Vernon Square/7th Street-Convention Center station served by Metro's Green and Yellow lines. Alternatively, take the Red Line to the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station which is a 5 minute walk from the Convention Center.

Parking and Equipment On 6/11 equipment can be unloaded at 9th and L Streets.

Equipment/materials that can be brought in on one cart may be hand carried into the convention center and brought into the Exhibit Hall. You may choose to park at a local parking lot and walk your equipment in (1-3 blocks). Another option is to carpool so that one person can unload the equipment on L Street while the other person parks the vehicle. Please bring your own handcart as there will not be one available for your use. Companies bringing in their own equipment will be responsible for delivering items to their own booths.

If you have a large display or materials that require shipping, you must ship through our decorator, Shepard Exposition. If you ship through the decorator your materials will be delivered to your booth. Vendors MAY NOT ship directly to the Convention Center. FBC and Shepard are not responsible for companies that do not follow this. After the event, if you are using an outbound carrier other than Shepard Exposition and that carrier fails to check in or refuses to accept your shipment by 6 p.m. on June 12th your freight will be rerouted to Shepard or returned to their warehouse pending further advice. Exhibitors will be charged accordingly for this service, and no liability will be assumed by Shepard Exposition as a result of such rerouting and handling. Once your shipment is packed and labeled and ready for pick-up, please obtain a material handling form (bill of lading) from the Shepard service desk and follow the directions provided by our service representative on site to ensure that your materials are loaded onto your designated carrier. Shipments left on the floor without a validated Shepard bill of lading will be returned to the warehouse or rerouted to Shepard at our discretion. Applicable charges will apply. FBC will not be liable for any loss, theft or damage to any equipment shipped through Shepard Exposition. Please refer to the Exhibitor Kit for detailed information on shipping, electricity, and internet.

Please be aware that there is a cost difference between ordering electricity and additional booth items on-site vs. pre-show! Payment must be received 21 days in advance of the conference (Wednesday, May 22nd) in order to receive the earlier incentive rates. Please limit your displays to items that can fit on a 6-ft. table or directly behind it. Spaces will be 10 x 10.

For the nearest parking click here:
https://www.eventsdc.com/venue/walter-e-washington-convention-center/getting-there Conference Information www.fbcinc.com/procurement Hotel Information Click here for the nearest hotels:
https://www.eventsdc.com/venue/walter-e-washington-convention-center/getting-there

Additional Information

There is a cost difference between ordering electricity and additional booth items on-site vs. pre-show.

Click here for the Exhibitor Kit:

Promotional Supplies

Have you ordered your show supplies yet? To order event giveaway items, logo'd wearables, trade show materials or show printing, please contact Tricia Snyder at tricia.snyder@proforma.com or call (240) 841-2203. For ideas please visit www.proforma.com/promolink. FBC has a special arrangement with Promolink to provide the highest levels of customer service, including special shipping to the show and discounts. A full array of government-friendly and green giveaway products are available.

Contact Prior to the start of the event, please direct any questions to your FBC Account representative at (800) 878-2940. The Event Manager contact information will be posted here the day of the event for event logistical support or issues.

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