TRI-Regional JETS + Power Up – Gulf Coast Energy Network

Join us for two great events; Tri-Regional JETS and Power Up Energy Expo. This year we return to the beautiful white-sand beaches of Panama City Beach with the theme “Engineering the Future Together.”

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About

Join us October 10-12 for the premier annual regional networking event of the year that combines the core expertise of the Society of American Military Engineers and the Gulf Coast Energy Network! An Industry-Government engagement event with featured speakers, technical sessions, federal agency briefings, exhibit hall and networking activities. Topics will include energy, coastal resiliency, Government contracting opportunities, and opportunity to tour the progress of the Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild.

Registration Fees

Early registration ends August 15.

Full Registration SAME non member $400 to $500
*Full Registration SAME Individual Mbr or Sustaining Mbr $300 to $350
*Full Registration SAME Small Business $200 to $250
*Full Registration SAME Young Professional $150
**Full Registration (Government) $75 to $150
*Student Member $0
Additional Booth passes $200 to $350
Icebreaker Only (Tue evening) $45

Golf Tournament 12 October 2023

*Golf single registration (SAME members) w/ lunch $150 to $175
Golf single registration (non-members) w/ lunch $175 to $200
Golf single registration (Government/Student) w/ lunch $100 to $125

* Need to include SAME member number for registration
** Need Government email address

Please email Gerald.Morris@mbakerintl.com with any Golf Tournament questions.

Sponsor Info

Titanium Sponsor: (Limit 2) (Lunch sponsor for the Day) $10,000

• 4 Full Conference Registrations
• First Choice Premium Booth Space
• Full page color ad in a premium location in the conference program
• Large Logo & Recognition on Conference Signs, and Event and Post Websites
• Reserved Table at the Conference Meals
• 4 Golf Registrations
• Tee Box Sign
Platinum Sponsor: (Limit 10) $6,000

• 3 Full Conference Registrations
• Premium Booth Space
• Full page Ad in the conference program
• Large Logo & Recognition on Conference Signs, and Event and Post Websites
• Reserved Table at the Conference Meals
• Exclusive Sponsor of One of the Following: Breakfast/Breaks (4 available), Technical Session Room (4 available)
• 2 Golf Registrations
• Tee Box Sign
Gold Sponsor: $4,000

• 2 Full Conference Registrations
• Exhibition Booth Space
• ½-page Ad in the conference program
• Medium Logo on Conference Signs, and Event and Post Websites
• 1 Golf Registration
• Tee Box Sign
Silver Sponsor: $4,000

• 1 Full Conference Registration
• 1/4-page Ad in the conference program
• Small logo on Conference Signs, and Event and Post Websites
• 1 Golf Registration
• Tee Box Sign
Bronze Sponsor: $1,250

• 1 Full Conference Registration or 1 Golf Registration
• 1/4-page Ad in the conference program
• Small logo on Conference Signs, and Event and Post Websites
Small Business Sponsor: $750

• 1 Full Conference Registration
• Business Card Ad in the conference program
• Small logo on Conference Signs, and Event and Post Websites
Icebreaker Sponsor: $3,000

• 2 Full Conference Registrations
• Medium Logo on Conference Signs, & Conference Website
• Sign at Icebreaker

Continental Breakfast Sponsor: (Limit 2 Each) $3,000

• 2 Full Conference Registrations
• Medium Logo on Conference Signs, & Conference Website
• Sign at Breakfast that Morning
Young Professional Social: (Limit 1 Each) $3,000

• 2 Full Conference Registrations
• Medium Logo on Conference Signs, & Conference Website
• Sign at Social Event
Break (Coffee) Sponsor: (One Each Day; Limit 2) $1,500

• 1 Full Conference Registration,
• Small Logo on Conference Signs, and Conference Website
• Sign at Coffee Station
Exhibit Booth: $1,500 or $750 for Small Business booth

• 1 Full Conference Registration,
• Small Logo on Conference Signs, and Conference Website
• Sign at Coffee Station
Conference Bag Sponsor B Sponsor: (Limit 1) $2,000

• Opportunity to Provide YOUR company logo on YOUR bag
Golf Lunch Sponsor: (Limit 1) $3,500

• One Golf Team
• Tee Box Sign
• Logo on Websites
Golf Drink Cart Sponsor: (Limit 1) $2,000

• One Golf Team
• Tee Box Sign
• Logo on Websites
Golf Breakfast Sponsor: (Limit 1) $2,250

• One Golf Team
• Tee Box Sign
• Logo on Websites
Golf Closest to Pin Sponsor: (Limit 1) $500

• Tee Box Sign
• Logo on Websites
Golf Longest Drive Sponsor: (Limit 1) $500

• Tee Box Sign
• Logo on Websites
Golf Tee Box Sponsor: (Limit 1) $200

• Tee Box Sign

Where

Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort
11212 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Defense Innovation Forum - Day 2

Registration Opens, Networking Breakfast 7:00 AM
Introductions 8:00 AM

Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network
Morning Keynote Address 8:00 AM

Commissioner Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commission
Mr. Robert Hughes, Executive Director, Office of Energy Initiatives, U.S. Army

Climate Security Across the Defense Enterprise: Challenges and Opportunities
Ms. Jessica Olcott Yllemo, Director, Climate Security Program, American Security Project
Plenary Session 1: Partnerships to Support Defense Communities 9:00 AM

Moderator: Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network
Mr. Brad Chedister, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, DEFENSEWERX
Mr. David Leinberger, Army Partnerships Program Manager, US Army
Commissioner Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commission
Plenary Session 2: Energy & Climate Security 10:00 AM

Moderator: Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network
Ms. Meredith Pringle, Principal, Converge Strategies
Dr. Bret Strogen, PE, Director, Strategic Marketing Innovations
Ms. Nina Khan, Energy Portfolio Program Manager, Defense Innovation Unit
Plenary Session 3: Installations of the Future 11:00 AM

Moderator: Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network
Mr. Lowell Usrey, Integration Branch Chief, Natural Disaster Recovery Division, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Tyndall Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force Army Future’s Command Representative
Other Speakers TBD
Closing Remarks 11:50 AM

Mr. Dave Robau, Gulf Coast Energy Network

Accommodations.

Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf & Spa Resort.

Government and standard room block rates are available. Click the links below to visit the Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort & Spa registration page.

Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort & Spa
4114 Jan Cooley Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Power Up Energy Expo is the largest industry training event for design, construction, and sustainable energy professionals along the Gulf Coast.

Need assistance with registration?

Contact: Emily DeVore at emily@gulfcoastenergynetwork.org

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Power Up is the largest business event for energy and sustainability professionals along the Gulf Coast. This event will consist of presentations from state, city, county officials, federal and military contracting officials, architectural, engineering, and construction firms, energy services companies and many more. Join us and connect with new clients and other industry professionals, and meet with exhibitors in the Technology Demonstration Area to learn about new business opportunities for large and small businesses.