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!
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Pricing
Marketing Services Package Fee:
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$0
Government Exhibitor
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$995
Small Business Package - includes 2 reps per package
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$1,695
Prime Contractor/Large Business - includes 2 reps per package
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$6,000
Bronze Co-Sponsor - Badge Sponsor (1 available)
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$6,000
Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Bag (2 available)
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$6,000
Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Lanyard (1 available)
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$6,000
Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Program (2 available)
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$6,000
Bronze Co-Sponsor - Digital Advertising Sponsor
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$6,000
Bronze Co-Sponsor - Registration (3 available)
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$6,000
Bronze Co-Sponsor - Seminar Room (3 available)
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$6,500
Silver Sponsor (includes exhibit space)
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$8,500
Gold Sponsor (includes exhibit space)
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$11,000
Platinum Sponsor (includes exhibit space)
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$13,000
Diamond Sponsor (includes exhibit space) (1 available)
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$15,000
Matchmaking Sponsorship (3 available)
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Marketing Service Package
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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 to participate in Matchmaking sessions, while space is available
- 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 1/31/2023 (price increases to $995 on 2/01/2023 )
View Floor Plan
Location
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW
Washington, DC 20001
Setup time: 4/18: 11 AM – 4 PM
Exposition: 4/19: 9AM – 4PM
Teardown: 4/19: 4 – 6 PM
The Exhibit Hall is Hall C located on the Concourse Level
All exhibitors must set-up between 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18th. 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 click here to 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. April 18th) 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: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by 4.5:00 p.m. EST
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:
https://drive.shepardes.com/kit/2023/04_April/GOVT%20PRO/M125580423_GOVT%20PROp.pdf
Exhibit Staff:
Exhibiting companies may bring 2 on-site representative(s) to staff their exhibit booth. Please call to request additional reps.