SAME South East Tri-Regional JETS Panama City Beach, Florida
Tri-Regional JETS + Power Up

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.”

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.

Location

Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort, Panama City Beach

This event will be held at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The location is second to none with views of the Gulf of Mexico and close to lots of hotel options, dining and shopping. 

Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort
11212 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407

For Reservations call: (800) 874-8686
Front Desk: (850) 235-4044

Whiskey Tasting Event

Join us on Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm for a Whiskey Tasting at American Charlie Grill & Tavern. Tickets are $100, which includes one 375 ML bottle of Knob Creek Bourbon, one drink ticket and light appetizers. Knob Creek reps will be on hand to custom engrave each bottle. While the event runs from 5:30-7:00, the engravers will be on site until 8:00 and American Charlie has live music starting at 7:00 for everyone to enjoy after. All proceeds benefit local Veterans charities! 

Tyndall Air Force Base Tour

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Join us on Thursday, October 12th for a tour of Tyndall Air Force Base and their reconstruction efforts following Hurricane Michael. This registration is limited to 40 attendees. The tour will pick up and drop off attendees at the Tyndall Visitors Center, beginning at 10:00am and concluding at 11:30am. Transportation to the Visitors Center is not provided and is responsibility of the attendee.


Agenda at a Glance

All times listed are central standard time. The agenda is subject to change. 

Monday, October 9 – Welcome

Tuesday, October 10 – Day 1: Power Up Energy Expo

Wednesday, October 11 – Day 2: SAME Tri-Regional JETS

  • Registration: Coffee/Breakfast 6:30 AM
  • Opening Remarks & Introductions 8:15 AM
  • Opening Keynote 8:40 AM

    Mr. Charlie Perham
    SAME President

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Agency Briefings (Grand Palm Ballroom) 9:45 AM

    Brigadier General Daniel H. Hibner USACE, South Atlantic Division Commander
    Ms. Jennifer Cavanagh USACE, Savannah District, Small Business Office
    Mr. Arthur Martin US Army Engineering and Support Center Huntsville, Installation Support and Programs Management Directorate
    Ms. Christine Brayman USACE, Wilmington District, Deputy District Engineer for Programs & Project Management
    Ms. Tonya Willis USACE, Charleston District, Chief, Office of Small Business Programs
    USACE, Mobile District Representative

  • Morning Break - Vendor Networking 10:15 AM

Thursday, October 12, 2023 – Golf (Registration Required)

  • Golf Registration 7:00 AM
  • Golf Tournament Tee Off (1:00 Golf Awards & Lunch) 8:00 AM
  • Tyndall Tour 10:00 AM

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.

— Thank You to Our Sponsors Support —

Titanium Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Burns & McDonnell logo
Southern Company logo

Gold Sponsor

GM Hill Michael Baker logo
Chelco Power logo

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Nova logo
SCIpact logo

Beach Bonfire Sponsor



Exhibit Booth Sponsor

Battelle logo

Small Business Exhibitor

Baskerville Donovan Engineering logo

Small Business Sponsor

ss&a Design Collective logo

Golf - Drink Cart Sponsor

Golf Margarita Hole Sponsor

Sponsor Info

  • Titanium Sponsor: (Limit 2) (Lunch sponsor for the Day) ONE LEFT! $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 or Technical Session Rooms
    • 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: $2,500

    • 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 3 Each) $1,000

    • 1 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

  • 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

Travel & Hotel Accommodations

Fairfield Inn Panama City Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites Panama City Beach
7718 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, Florida 32407

(850) 234-7422

Start Date: Monday, October 9, 2023
End Date: Friday, October 13, 2023

Last Day to Book: August 15, 2023

Note: A shuttle service will be provided between venue and Fairfield Inn & Suites.

Springhill Suites Panama City Beach

SpringHill Suites Panama City Beach Beachfront
12513 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, Florida 32407

(850) 230-6004

Start Date: Monday, October 9, 2023
End Date: Friday, October 13, 2023

Last Day to Book: Sunday, September 10, 2023

Note: A shuttle service will be provided between venue and Springhill Suites.

Fairfield Inn Panama City Beach

Home2Suites
7710 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32407

(850) 740-0660

Start Date: Monday, October 9, 2023
End Date: Friday, October 13, 2023

Last Day to Book: August 15, 2023

Note: A shuttle service will be provided between venue and Home2Suites.

hampton-inn-suites-panama

Hampton Inn & Suites
15505 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

(850) 235-4650

Start Date: Monday, October 9, 2023
End Date: Friday, October 13, 2023

Last Day to Book: September 15, 2023

Note: No shuttle service will be provided between venue and Hampton Inn & Suites. Attendees will be need to use personal vehicles or ride share service. If you choose to use personal vehicle, there is an onsite parking fee of $45 at the venue. So, please add the parking fee option to your registration for the event.


Parking

Self Pay & Self Parking is $10.00 for 6 hours or $12.00 for 9 hours on a first come, first serve basis up to 140 cars. Cars can scan the designated QR code when they arrive at the Edgewater venue .

Valet is also available on a limited, first come first serve basis.

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.