2011 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference
2012 Booth Space will open on Aug 15th at 12:00 noon EDT at www.ndia.org/exhibits/2890
"Special Operations Forces: Setting The Course"
Event Number: 1890
Exhibit Dates: May 17-19, 2011
Location: Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL
POC: Tinia Allen, 229-269-9902, or tallen@ndia.org
Important Notice to Exhibitors: NDIA does not endorse, support, or associate with FAIRGuide Exhibitors Directory. NDIA strongly warns exhibitors to exercise extreme caution with respect to solicitations by Fair Guide and any other suspicious third-party offers in order to avoid unwarranted and/or unnecessary financial commitments.
Please note: Third party companies have Not been contracted by NDIA to assist you in booking your reservation. The only way to make your reservation is by directly phoning your hotel of choice. Please contact Pat Sutherland at the phone number above and report if you have been approached by a third party company.
Exhibit Schedule:
*Schedule is subject to change, please check back for updates.
+Exhibitor Targeted Move-In Starting Times:
Saturday, May 14th
Noon 12:00pm Green Section
4:00pm Blue Section
Sunday, May 15th
8:00am Purple Section
1:00pm Yellow Section
Sunday, May 15th - Boat Docks Move-in at 12:00 noon until 5:00pm
Outdoor Displays only in the Tent begin Monday, May 16th Move-in at 12:00 noon until 5:00pm
Monday, May 16th
8:00am - 5:00pm All Exhibitors Move-In +All booths must be set by 5:00pm, Monday, May 16, 2011.
Exhibit Hours:
Tuesday, May 17th
10:00am - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 6:00pm Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, May 18th
9:00am - 3:30pm
Thursday, May 19th
9:00am - 1:00pm
View Exhibits Only = VEO "Visitor" Hours: Tues, May 17th 10am-1pm * Wed, May 18th 9am-3:30pm * Thurs, May 19th 9am-12pm
Exhibitor Move-Out:
Thursday, May 19th
1:15pm - 8:00pm
Friday, May 20th
7:00am - 4:00pm
Exhibit Rate Includes*:
*Badge is required for access to any referenced benefit.
-All networking social functions
-Two complimentary full conference registrations for exhibit personnel, per 10' x 10' (Badge allows access to the conference sessions, breakfast, and coffee breaks.)
-Company profile online
-24 hour security
-Fabric back and side walls and 7" x 44" ID sign
Booth Package Provided: Carpet, two charis, one 6' draped table, one wastebasket for 10x10, 10x20 or 10x30 size booths only.
Reminders:
~Booths are sold in 10x10 sq. ft. increments
~NDIA does not charge for corner or island fees
~No "end cap" booths are permitted
~Booth furnishings are not included and floor covering is required unless the hall is carpted. HALL IS NOT CARPETED.
Exhibit Booth Personnel Registration: Registration online is now closed - please register onsite
For each 10x10 exhibit space that your organization occupies at the SOFIC Conference, your organization will be entitled to 2 complimentary full conference registrations, which do account for your booth personnel. Note: Any additional personnel must register and pay the full conference attendee rate. All additional exhibit booth personnel must register and pay the $75 badge fee.
Exhibitors Please Note:
-No Photography is allowed in the exhibit hall. Cameras and cell phones will be confiscated by security if they are used to photograph any exhibit without prior consent from NDIA management.
-No one under the age of 16 will be permitted in the exhibit hall.
-All bags are subject to search.
-OSHA regulation requires closed (covered) toe shoes must be worn on the Exhibit Hall floor during move-in. You will be denied access to the Exhibit Hall during move-in if you are wearing sandals, flipflops or any variation thereof that does not cover your toes.
Golf Tournament: To sign up for the Annual Golf Tournament, please register here:
http://slandgolf.com/SOFIC11.htm
or contact Steve Sutherland at 256-302-4736.
Conference Agenda: Please contact Meredith Geary, CMP, Associate Director, at
mgeary@ndia.org or 703-247-9476 for more information.
updated May 21, 2011