CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, TRAINING AND EVENTS YOUR CONNECTION TO SUCCESS Event Prospectus
2017-18 AT A GLANCE Facilities Management Workshop February 7-9, 2018 San Antonio, TX FY19 DOD & Federal Agency Briefings March 6, 2018 North Bethesda, MD Academy of Fellows Golden Eagle Awards Dinner March 7, 2018 North Bethesda, MD Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo (JETC) May 23-25, 2018 Kansas City, MO SAME is your connection to success. As the multi-disciplined integrator of military, public, academic and private sector entities, SAME leads collaborative efforts to identify and resolve national security infrastructure-related challenges. Be a part of the solution with SAME. Federal Small Business Conference for the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Industry (SBC) October 31-November 2, 2018 New Orleans, LA
Founded in 1920, the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is the premier professional association uniting public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, technology, environmental, facility management, contracting, and acquisition disciplines in support of America s national security and infrastructure-related challenges. The Society offers extensive opportunities for personal, professional, and business growth through conferences, workshops, networking events, strategic partnerships, webinars, technical publications, and leadership development programs. SAME IS A MULTI-DISCIPLINED ORGANIZATION Members are professionals representing many facets of the A/E/C industry. 11% Construction Management SAME IS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION 11% Program & Project Management 29,530 Total Members 1,515 Sustaining Member Companies 105 Posts (Chapters) in 42 states and overseas 48% Engineering 10% Environmental 8% Business Development SAME is the perfect organization for A/E/C small business to meet with, learn from, and network with federal agencies and government contractors. Unlike many other organizations, there is a true sense of camaraderie, service, and authenticity. JOSEPH P. DOMINGUEZ, ATAS INTERNATIONAL, INC. Other 3% 5% Architecture 4% Facilities Management SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS 3
SAME PUBLIC AGENCY MEMBERS Architect of the Capitol Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Energy Department of State Department of Homeland Security Federal Bureau of Investigation General Services Administration SAME VISION To be recognized as the multi-disciplined integrator of military, public, private, and academic national infrastructurerelated capabilities to produce viable solutions for America s national security. SAME MISSION To lead collaborative efforts to identify and resolve national security infrastructure-related challenges. National Park Service National Aeronautics and Space Administration U.S. Army / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Customs & Borders U.S. Navy / Naval Facilities Engineering Command U.S. Air Force / Air Force Civil Engineer Center U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Marines U.S. Public Health Service 4 SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS 5
BECOME A SUSTAINING MEMBER OF SAME GET CONNECTED, BECO ME INVOLVED, GROW PROFESSIONALL Y, STAY INFORMED Since 1920, SAME has been focused on bringing together industry and government to help develop solutions to our nation s infrastructure-related challenges. When your company becomes a Sustaining Member of SAME, you become part of the network our nation looks to when solving problems, filling capability gaps, and building our future. SUSTAINING MEMBERS GAIN: Access to members-only events such as the CEO Roundtable and DOD & Federal Agency Program Briefings. Discounted rates on registration, exhibit booths, advertising, and job postings. Subscription to The Military Engineer magazine. Listing in searchable on-line Sustaining Member Directory so agencies and partners can easily find you! The directory features office locations, NAICS codes, contact information, company description, and more. SUSTAINING MEMBER BENEFITS GET CONNECTED Develop relationships with public and private sector partners in locations around the globe. Network with decision-makers who can help take your company to the next level. Promote your products and services and find teaming opportunities via SAME s conferences and events on the national, regional, and local level. BECOME INVOLVED Lead the discussion on key issues in numerous technical disciplines and fields of interest. Help identify and solve pressing challenges facing the A/E/C industry and the joint engineer community. Give back to local communities through volunteering, corporate responsibility, support to veterans, and STEM outreach. GROW PROFESSIONALLY Get access to cutting-edge technical workshops and conferences. Participate in SAME s national councils and committees and help shape the dialogue in numerous technical fields. Support your employees continuing education through SAME s onsite, online, and on demand learning opportunities. STAY INFORMED Contribute to the professional body of knowledge through The Military Engineer. Access market research to keep your company attentive to industry trends. 6 SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS 7
Networking Opportunities, Conferences, Workshops, Training and Events Show Your Support Gain Valuable Visibility Create Personal Connections Drive Positive Business Outcomes SAME continues to raise the bar and build its education, training and professional development offerings to meet the needs of companies like yours. SAME events are attended by senior-level decision makers in the federal government, top industry leaders and the brilliant minds of individuals at all levels in the A/E/C, environmental and facilities management professions. Exhibiting at or sponsoring an SAME event is the best way to gain visibility and show your support of federal agencies and SAME. 8 SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS 9
INSIGHT ON EMERGING TRENDS Facilities Management Workshop February 7-9, 2018 San Antonio, TX Presented in partnership with International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the SAME/IFMA Facilities Management Workshop is an intensive two-day series of sessions for facilities management practitioners addressing topics including facilities management best practices, asset management, lifecycle sustainability, energy efficiency and strategic sourcing. The workshop provides insight from both the public and private sectors on emerging trends in facilities management and related fields and includes networking functions and an exhibit hall. BECOME A WORKSHOP EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP EXHIBIT PRICING Member $1,250 Non-Member $1,750 BECOME A WORKSHOP SPONSOR Gain exposure with these sponsor benefits. Benefits vary by sponsor level. Tabletop Exhibit Full Conference Registrations Full-page Ad in Printed Program Company Logo on Event Signage and/or in Program Thank-You Page Company Logo and Link on Conference Website WORKSHOP SPONSOR LEVEL PRICING Platinum Ice Breaker Reception, Opening Luncheon, Wifi $3,500 Gold Opening Plenary Session, Closing Luncheon, Mobile Charging Locker $2,000 Silver Education Track, Thursday Evening Reception $1,500 Bronze Continental Breakfast, Beverage Break $750 10 SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS 11
SAME CAPITAL WEEK DOD & Federal Agency Briefings BECOME A BRIEFINGS SPONSOR Benefits based on level of Sponsorship may include: Event Registrations March 6, 2018 North Bethesda, MD The DOD & Federal Agency Program Briefings provide an overview of the coming fiscal-year budget for DOD and federal agencies. The FY2019 event will provide invaluable procurement and budget information presented by the program director from each military service and leaders from select federal agencies, a panel discussion featuring the Engineering Service Chief from each of the military services and, of course, unparalleled networking. This exclusive event is open to SAME Members only. Visit www.samecapweek.org for more information. Advertisement in Conference Program Logo Placement on Signage Logo Linked to Company Website URL on the Conference Website DOD BRIEFINGS SPONSOR LEVEL PRICING Titanium WIFI $3,000 Platinum Hotel Key Cards, Lanyards $2,500 Gold Express Registration Kiosks, Mobile Charging Station $1,500 Silver Parking Sponsor, Break Sponsor, Coat Check Sponsor $500 559 attendees 29 senior government speakers featured 16 agencies and offices represented 2017 FACTS & FIGURES SAME s Capital Week is a series of events and meetings held annually in the Washington, DC area. 12 SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS 13
SAME CAPITAL WEEK Academy of Fellows Golden Eagle Awards Dinner March 7, 2018 North Bethesda, MD PRIOR AWARD HONOREES INCLUDE Adm. Thad Allen, USCG (Ret.) Adm. Vern Clark, USN (Ret.) Suzanne DiGeronimo, FAIA, PP, F.SAME Rear Adm. Benjamin Montoya, F.SAME, USN (Ret.) Honorable Eric Shinseki Lt. Gen. Robert Van Antwerp, P.E., F.SAME, USA (Ret.) The Golden Eagle Awards Dinner is an annual black-tie event honoring two outstanding Americans for their contributions to national security and the engineering profession. The Golden Eagle Awards Dinner includes a reception, dinner, entertainment and presentation of the prestigious Golden Eagle Awards. BECOME A SPONSOR Benefits include: Event Tickets for Company Attendees Company Name/Logo on Event Signage Company Logo on the Conference Website AWARDS DINNER PRICING Platinum Table $5,000 Gold Table $3,000 Silver Table $2,500 Bronze Table $2,000 14 SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS 15
It was very fulfilling meeting with so many active and retired military. The networking possibilities were outstanding and the flow of the entire event was very accommodating. DEREK SCHMITZ, NAVFAC, 2017 JETC ATTENDEE 3 days The Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo (JETC) offers professional development and technical training along with a bustling exhibit hall and countless networking activities. Unique in the A/E/C industry, the JETC brings together all of the uniformed services to learn and collaborate in a joint environment. Don t miss the opportunity to showcase your products and services to more than 1,500 professionals, including representatives from the Department of Defense and top leaders from the engineering, architecture, construction, environmental sustainability and facility management industries. Visit www.samejetc.org for more information. SAME S PREMIER EVENT OF THE YEAR Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo (JETC) May 23-25, 2018 Kansas City, MO 2017 FACTS & FIGURES Whether your company is large or small, SAME has the opportunity for participation that will meet your budget and give you maximum return on your investment. 1,687 attendees 20% GOVERNMENT 46% LARGE BUSINESS 32% SMALL BUSINESS 2% ACADEMIA/NON-PROFIT 67 topic-focused educational sessions 187 exhibiting companies 13.5 TOTAL EXHIBIT HOURS 6+ HOURS UNOPPOSED 3910 unique visits TO THE 2017 EXHIBIT HALL 16 SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS 17
As an exhibitor, we had a great experience. We made many new contacts and were able to touch base with some previous attendees. GLENDA CRENNEL, INSTITUTE FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY, 2017 JETC EXHIBITOR EXHIBITING AT JETC: A GREAT INVESTMENT Exhibiting at JETC comes with many benefits. 10'x10' Space with Carpet, 6 Skirted Table, Two Chairs, Wastebasket, and Identification Sign One Full-Conference Registration per 10'x10' Booth Listing in Printed Exhibitor Directory Listing in Online Interactive Exhibitor Directory Listing in Conference Mobile App Pre-Registered Attendee Mailing List Before the Conference Final Attendee Mailing List After the Conference JETC EXHIBIT BOOTH PRICING TIER 1 TIER 2 SUSTAINING MEMBER SUSTAINING MEMBER NON-MEMBER Small Business $2,800 $2,300 $3,100 Large Business $3,100 $2,600 $3,100 BECOME A JETC SPONSOR Gain exposure with these sponsor benefits. Benefits vary by sponsor level. A 10'x10' Booth Full or Exhibit Hall Only Registrations Premium Listing in the Exhibitor Directory Advertisement in Conference Program Logo Placement on Signage LogoLlinked to Company Website URL on the Conference Website JETC SPONSOR LEVEL PRICING Titanium General Session w/keynote, Ice Breaker $20,000 Platinum Wi-Fi & Internet Café, Society Ball Reception with Red Carpet $15,000 Gold President s Reception, Water Stations, Shoe Shine Station, Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall, Mentoring Event Silver Entertainment at Ice Breaker, Information Station/Society Ball Seating Desk, Recycling Stations, Beverage/Coffee Stations in Exhibit Hall, Society Leadership & Post Awards Luncheon, Icebreaker Specialty Bar Bronze Mobile Phone Charging Stations, Technical Tour, Express Registration Kiosk, Lunch in Exhibit Hall, Continental Breakfast, Novelty Break Sponsor $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 Brass Speaker Ready Room, Educational Sessions, Name Badge Recycle Bins, Coat Check & Baggage Hold $1,500 18 SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS 19
TELL YOUR ORGANIZATION S STORY IN THE INNOVATION THEATER AT JETC Have a new product or cutting-edge service you want to share with attendees? The Innovation Theater is the way to do it! Located in the exhibit hall, our Innovation Theater gives your company the opportunity to promote your innovative products and services through a 30 minute demo or presentation session. JETC INNOVATION THEATER PRICING Prime Time Prime time slots are scheduled during lunch breaks in the exhibit hall. $1,500 Standard $1,000 20 SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS 21
The SAME Federal Small Business Conference for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry (SBC) gives businesses both small and large unsurpassed opportunities to connect face-to-face with potential teaming partners and learn about upcoming procurement and contracting opportunities directly from contracting and small business liaisons from DOD and other federal agencies. SBC also features education sessions on how a small business can grow and succeed in the federal marketplace. The Exhibit Hall provides a showplace for companies to demonstrate their products and services to businesses searching for teaming partners and government procurement officers conducting market research. Visit www.samesbc.org for more information. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT ITS BEST Federal Small Business Conference for the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Industry 2016 FACTS & FIGURES 3 days 2,340 attendees 29% LARGE BUSINESS 55% SMALL BUSINESS Veteran Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, Minority Owned, Certified 8A, Hub-Zone, Native-American Owned 15% GOVERNMENT 1% ACADEMIA/NON-PROFIT 45 briefings and educational sessions 305 exhibiting companies INCLUDING EVERY USACE DIVISION AND OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES 15 total exhibit hours 10 HOURS UNOPPOSED 9,972 unique visits TO THE 2016 EXHIBIT HALL October 31-November 2, 2018 New Orleans, LA 22 SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS 23
EXHIBITING AT SBC Demonstrate products and services to businesses searching for partners and to procurement officers conducting research. 10'x10' Space with Carpet, 6' Skirted Table, Two Chairs, Wastebasket, and Identification Sign Two Full-Conference Registrations per 10'x10' Booth Listing in Printed Exhibitor Directory Listing in Online Interactive Exhibitor Directory Pre-Registered Attendee Mailing List Before the Conference Final Attendee Mailing List after the Conference SBC EXHIBIT BOOTH PRICING TIER 1 TIER 2 SUSTAINING MEMBER SUSTAINING MEMBER NON-MEMBER Small Business $2,170 $1,850 $3,100 Large Business $3,100 $2,600 $3,100 BECOME A SPONSOR AT SBC SAME events are regularly attended by senior-level decision makers in the federal government, top industry leaders and the brilliant minds of individuals at all levels in the A/E/C, environmental and facilities management professions. Sponsoring an SAME event is the best way to gain visibility and show your support of federal agencies and SAME. Sponsorship include the following benefits, depending on level: A 10'x10' Booth Full or Exhibit Hall Only Registrations Premium Listing in the Exhibitor Directory Advertisement in Conference Program Logo Placement on Signage Logo Linked to Company Website URL on the Conference Website SBC SPONSOR LEVEL PRICING Titanium General Session w/keynote, Icebreaker Reception $20,000 Platinum Conference Notebooks, Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall, Wi-Fi & Internet Café, President s Reception, Tote Bags $15,000 Gold Mobile App, Water Stations, Shoe Shine Station, Lanyards $10,000 Supportive environment for the small business owner trying to figure out the DOD market. Great information sharing in session. Superb environment for networking. Well organized event. This was the best conference I have been to in my 35-year career. MICHAEL FLANDERS, KATAHDIN ANALYTICAL SERVICES, 2016 SBC ATTENDEE Silver Recycling Stations, Speaker Ready Room, Specialty Bar during Networking Reception, Beverage/Coffee Stations, Lunches Bronze Mobile Phone Charging Stations, Express Registration Kiosk, Minority-Owned Small Business Luncheon, Veteran-Owned Small Business Luncheon, Women-Owned Small Business Luncheon, Novelty Break Brass OPEN TO SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY! Educational Sessions, Name Badge Recycle Bins, Coat Check & Baggage $5,000 $3,000 $1,500 24 SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS 25
TELL YOUR ORGANIZATION S STORY IN THE INNOVATION THEATER AT SBC Have a new product or cutting-edge service you want to share with attendees? The Innovation Theater is the way to do it! Located in the exhibit hall, our Innovation Theater gives your company the opportunity to promote your innovative products and services through a 30 minute demo or presentation session. This conference is a good choice for my company because we are able to meet companies who work for both federal and commercial sectors. Always a good experience! The networking opportunities are great, there's always a lot of new information to be learned here, and overall, it's a high quality event. LAUREN SANDERS, EMIPRICAL LABS, 2016 SBC EXHIBITOR SBC INNOVATION THEATER PRICING Prime Time Prime time slots are scheduled during lunch breaks in the exhibit hall. $1,500 Standard $1,000 26 SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS 27
SAME POSTS: Local Connections with Endless Opportunities Ready to get connected? Contact our team today! With more than 100 Posts and Field Chapters located across the world, membership and participation at the Post level gives Sustaining Members the opportunity to connect with decision-makers where you have offices and do business. These local relationships help government and industry identify pressing needs and develop viable solutions directly where they have an impact. Collaboration between many SAME Posts also gives Sustaining Members the chance to build relationships across larger regional networks. Whether your business takes you to Guam, Germany, Greater Kansas City, or the Great Basin SAME Posts are there. Your National Sustaining Membership includes membership in one Post. Join more for maximum impact. Kelly Dawson kdawson@same.org 703-549-3800 x111 The Society of American Military Engineers leads collaborative efforts to identify and resolve national security infrastructure-related challenges. Founded in 1920, SAME unites public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental and facility management, cyber security, project planning, contracting and acquisition, and related disciplines in support of national security. 28 SAME EVENT PROSPECTUS
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