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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.”
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.
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
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!
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.
All times listed are central standard time. The agenda is subject to change.
Mr. Dave Robau
Executive Director, Gulf Coast Energy Network
Col. Robert Bartlow, Jr
Division Chief, AFCEC, Natural Disaster Recovery Division, U.S. Air Force
Dr. Henry McKoy
Director of the Office of State and Community Energy Programs,
U.S.. Department of Energy
Mr. Brian Hinkle
Solution Architect, Schneider Electric Federal
Mr. Ivan G. Bolden
Chief of Army Partnerships, U.S. Army (Invited)
Mr. Timothy Tetreault, ESTCP
Installation Energy & Water Program Manager, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Dr. Andy Nelson
Director, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
Mr. Peter Sartori
Programs Branch Chief, Natural Disaster Recovery Division, Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), U.S. Air Force
Mr. Jim Plourde
Federal Business Director, Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Mr. Timothy Laferty
PE, U.S. Air Force
TBD - U.S. Department of Agriculture Representative
Ms. Sandrine Schultz
Sustainability and Green Buildings Program Advisor, Office of Federal High-Performance Buildings, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
Mr. Tim Van Horn
U.S. Southern Manager, Powersmiths International
Mr. Michael Bartlett
President, SCIpact, LLC
Mr. Kirk Phillips
Director, Office of Energy Assurance, U.S. Air Force
Mr. Charlie Perham
SAME President
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
Mr. Mike Dwyer, PE
Programs Updates on Guam, Tyndall AFB, and Offutt AFB: Deputy Director, Natural Disaster Recovery Division, U.S. Air Force
Ms. Dawn Brown
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), Southeast
Mr. David Willis
USACE New Orleans, Deputy Office Small Business Program
Ms. Paula Mensah
General Services Administration, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization,
Mr. Wallace Edmondson
Veterans Administration, Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization, VISN 7
Mr. Jim Works -
U.S. Air Force
Mr. Dave Robau -
Executive Director, Gulf Coast Energy Network
Early registration ends August 15.
Golf Tournament 12 October 2023
* Need to include SAME member number for registration
** Need Government email address
Please email Gerald.Morris@mbakerintl.com with any Golf Tournament questions.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 1 Full Conference Registration
• Business Card Ad in the conference program
• Small logo on Conference Signs, and Event and Post Websites
• 2 Full Conference Registrations
• Medium Logo on Conference Signs, & Conference Website
• Sign at Icebreaker
• 2 Full Conference Registrations
• Medium Logo on Conference Signs, & Conference Website
• Sign at Breakfast that Morning
• 1 Full Conference Registrations
• Medium Logo on Conference Signs, & Conference Website
• Sign at Social Event
• 1 Full Conference Registration,
• Small Logo on Conference Signs, and Conference Website
• Sign at Coffee Station
• 1 Full Conference Registration
• Opportunity to Provide YOUR company logo on YOUR bag
• One Golf Team
• Tee Box Sign
• Logo on Websites
• One Golf Team
• Tee Box Sign
• Logo on Websites
• One Golf Team
• Tee Box Sign
• Logo on Websites
• Tee Box Sign
• Logo on Websites
• Tee Box Sign
• Logo on Websites
• Tee Box Sign
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.