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:
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$0
Government Exhibitor
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$1,095
Small Business Package - includes 2 reps per package
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$1,895
Prime Contractor/Large Business - includes 2 reps per package
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$6,000
Bronze Co-Sponsor - Badge Sponsor (Sold Out)
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$6,000
Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Bag (Sold Out)
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$6,000
Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Lanyard (Sold Out)
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$6,000
Bronze Co-Sponsor - Conference Program (3 available)
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$6,000
Bronze Co-Sponsor - Digital Advertising Sponsor
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$6,000
Bronze Co-Sponsor - Matchmaking (3 available)
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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) (2 available)
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Marketing Service Package
Exhibit Floor Plan
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 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.
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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
- Conference Bag (limited to 2) - also includes company logo on the bag
- Conference Lanyard (limited to 2)- also includes company logo on the lanyard
- 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
- Matchmaking (limited to 3) - also includes recognition in the matchmaking 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
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
Register to Exhibit/Sponsor
Location
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW
Washington, DC 20001
Setup time: 4/15: 3 – 6 PM
Exposition: 4/16/25: 9am – 4pm
Teardown: 4/16: 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, April 15th. 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 shipping, carpet & additional booth furnishings go to the decorator’s exhibit kit
For AV ordering
For Electric ordering
For Wireless ordering
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 FormGovernment 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 14th) 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: Monday, April 7, 2025 by 4:30 PM EDT