Day One: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Start Time: 7:30 AM EST
End Time: 5:00 PM EST
Day Two: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM EST
End Time: 3:30 PM EST
Location:
Thank you for registering for the National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit | SE Summit (Charleston, SC). Before you attend, please read the following to make sure you get the most out of your day.
Day 1 | 6/11/2024 | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Day 2 | 6/12/2024 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center
5055 International Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29418
Registration is located in the Registration and Sponsor Foyer outside Ballroom A - C inside the convention center.
Day 1 Details
Registration: Registration, Morning Networking and Coffee/Tea service begins at 7:30 AM in the Reception and Sponsor Foyer. Morning Sessions begin at 8:25 AM in Ballroom C.
Please view full schedule details in the event program or on the Agenda on the official event website.
For check-in: Check-In will be alphabetical by last name. Small Business nametags and Agency/Large Prime nametags are in seperate groupings. Please pay attention to the signs on the table indicating Small Business or Agency. Pick up your name tag, sign in on the registration list and you will receive a printed program and entrance to the hall. Programs as well as Speaker Presentations will be available in a digital format for use on your device via QR Code. Please note: Internet is not available in the conference space.
Parking: There is a new parking system in the hotel parking lot.
For those staying at Embassy Suites: You will be required to pay in the parking lot by QR Code on the green signs in the parking lot. You will not pay at the check in. Parking for those staying at the hotel is $10.00 per night, per car.
For those not staying at Embassy Suites: You will park in the Convention Center Lots. The rate is $10.00 per car. You will enter through the Convention Center entrances. Parking in the hotel parking lot is prohibited.
For those staying at the Hilton | Next to the Convention Center: We recommend that you stay parked at Hilton and use the wooden walkway to walk across to the Convention Center.
Lunch: Lite Lunch Bites/Refreshments are available while supplies last. It will be served in the Sponsor/Registration area from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM. Unfortunately, the hotel/convention center restraurant does not provide lunch services. If you are parking in the Garage, we recommend you pack a lunch or ride share to a lunch spot to avoid paying for parking twice each day. If staying at the hotel, you may also elect to have food delivered to your hotel room. The convention center does not allow food delivery to the center itself. You have been provided with a 1 1/2 hour lunch break to allow time to go offsite if you desire.
Matchmaking:
6/11/2024 (1:30 PM - 4:00 PM)
6/12/2024 (2:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Ballroom B
· No Appointments needed. Prioritize visits in order of business priorities for your firm. GSA is only matchmaking on Day 1.
· Elevator Pitch (30 seconds) – Lead with core capabilities and differentiators
· Business Cards – should include NAICS, Keywords, all contact info, designations
· Capabilities Statement – 1 page, double-sided max
· Research – Know which Agencies/Primes buy what you sell ahead of time. Prioritize those with whom you wish to meet and visit them first. You may meet with any/all of the agencies/primes in which you are interested in doing business. There are no sign-up sheets or bells and whistles. You are allowed 8 minutes – or longer if there is no line behind you. If you are patient, you will have the opportunity to meet with everyone.
· Agency Presentations – Bring solutions to the table.
· Follow Up / Follow Through – Send thank you with an electronic Capabilities Statement. Respond to Sources Sought/ Market Research notices and RFPs; deliver when awarded a contract.
Networking Reception:
6/11/2024 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Reception and Sponsor Foyer.
Drinks and Hors'doeuvres provided
Day 2 Details
Registration: Registration, Morning Networking, Coffee/Tea service, and Continential Breakfast begins at 8:00 AM in the Reception and Sponsor Foyer. Morning Sessions begin at 8:20 AM in Ballroom C.
Lunch: (On your own) - no lunch is provided. Unfortunately, the hotel/convention center restraurant does not provide lunch services. If you are parking in the Garage, we recommend you pack a lunch or ride share to a lunch spot to avoid paying for parking twice each day. If staying at the hotel, you may also elect to have food delivered to your hotel room. The convention center does not allow food delivery to the center itself. You have been provided with a 1 1/2 hour lunch break to allow time to go offsite if you desire.
** Registration list of attendees will not be shared. Please be sure to collect contacts along the way. **
Meeting Hotel:
Thank you for registering for the National Small Business Federal Contracting Summit | SE Summit (Charleston, SC). Before you attend, please read the following to make sure you get the most out of your day.
Day 1 | 6/11/2024 | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Day 2 | 6/12/2024 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center
5055 International Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29418
Registration is located in the Registration and Sponsor Foyer outside Ballroom A - C inside the convention center.
Day 1 Details
Registration: Registration, Morning Networking and Coffee/Tea service begins at 7:30 AM in the Reception and Sponsor Foyer. Morning Sessions begin at 8:25 AM in Ballroom C.
Please view full schedule details in the event program or on the Agenda on the official event website.
For check-in: Check-In will be alphabetical by last name. Small Business nametags and Agency/Large Prime nametags are in seperate groupings. Please pay attention to the signs on the table indicating Small Business or Agency. Pick up your name tag, sign in on the registration list and you will receive a printed program and entrance to the hall. Programs as well as Speaker Presentations will be available in a digital format for use on your device via QR Code. Please note: Internet is not available in the conference space.
Parking: There is a new parking system in the hotel parking lot.
For those staying at Embassy Suites: You will be required to pay in the parking lot by QR Code on the green signs in the parking lot. You will not pay at the check in. Parking for those staying at the hotel is $10.00 per night, per car.
For those not staying at Embassy Suites: You will park in the Convention Center Lots. The rate is $10.00 per car. You will enter through the Convention Center entrances. Parking in the hotel parking lot is prohibited.
For those staying at the Hilton | Next to the Convention Center: We recommend that you stay parked at Hilton and use the wooden walkway to walk across to the Convention Center.
Lunch: Lite Lunch Bites/Refreshments are available while supplies last. It will be served in the Sponsor/Registration area from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM. Unfortunately, the hotel/convention center restraurant does not provide lunch services. If you are parking in the Garage, we recommend you pack a lunch or ride share to a lunch spot to avoid paying for parking twice each day. If staying at the hotel, you may also elect to have food delivered to your hotel room. The convention center does not allow food delivery to the center itself. You have been provided with a 1 1/2 hour lunch break to allow time to go offsite if you desire.
Matchmaking:
6/11/2024 (1:30 PM - 4:00 PM)
6/12/2024 (2:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Location: Ballroom B
· No Appointments needed. Prioritize visits in order of business priorities for your firm. GSA is only matchmaking on Day 1.
· Elevator Pitch (30 seconds) – Lead with core capabilities and differentiators
· Business Cards – should include NAICS, Keywords, all contact info, designations
· Capabilities Statement – 1 page, double-sided max
· Research – Know which Agencies/Primes buy what you sell ahead of time. Prioritize those with whom you wish to meet and visit them first. You may meet with any/all of the agencies/primes in which you are interested in doing business. There are no sign-up sheets or bells and whistles. You are allowed 8 minutes – or longer if there is no line behind you. If you are patient, you will have the opportunity to meet with everyone.
· Agency Presentations – Bring solutions to the table.
· Follow Up / Follow Through – Send thank you with an electronic Capabilities Statement. Respond to Sources Sought/ Market Research notices and RFPs; deliver when awarded a contract.
Networking Reception:
6/11/2024 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Location: Reception and Sponsor Foyer.
Drinks and Hors'doeuvres provided
Day 2 Details
Registration: Registration, Morning Networking, Coffee/Tea service, and Continential Breakfast begins at 8:00 AM in the Reception and Sponsor Foyer. Morning Sessions begin at 8:20 AM in Ballroom C.
Lunch: (On your own) - no lunch is provided. Unfortunately, the hotel/convention center restraurant does not provide lunch services. If you are parking in the Garage, we recommend you pack a lunch or ride share to a lunch spot to avoid paying for parking twice each day. If staying at the hotel, you may also elect to have food delivered to your hotel room. The convention center does not allow food delivery to the center itself. You have been provided with a 1 1/2 hour lunch break to allow time to go offsite if you desire.
** Registration list of attendees will not be shared. Please be sure to collect contacts along the way. **
Fees:
Register NowBusiness Member - $280
Supplier - $240
Registrant - $335
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Region:
Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville (SC)
Network:
NASBC Gov't Contracting Supplier Council
Category:
Government Contracting
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