General Information
Display your Army-relevant* products, vehicles, hardware, weapons systems, soldier-support items, innovations, training, methodologies and mission support to thousands of Fort Benning's best.
At the 3-day-long Fort Benning Expo, you'll find your best chance to showcase the latest technology, products, and services geared toward the US Army and the Maneuver Center of Excellence's mission areas. Here's why. The Fort Benning Expo:
- Attracts key Maneuver personnel, senior leadership, soldiers, NCO's, procurement officers and individuals connected to the ongoing mission of the Maneuver Center of Excellence.
- Reaches a diverse group of military decision makers and theater-deploying soldiers from across the US.
- Enjoys strong & consistent attendance and participation from the Fort Benning community.
- Is a cost-effective way to educate hundreds of military professionals about your company, in person.
There are 800 residents of McGinnis-Wickam Hall (where the industry exhibitors will set up) and 27,000 active duty members stationed at Fort Benning – all of whom are actively encouraged to attend this event for specialized and refresher training, tactical information exchange, networking and education. Happening concurrently with the weeklong Maneuver Warfighter Conference, this expo also provides a unique opportunity for exhibitors to reach 1,000+ senior military leaders from both Fort Benning and installations around the world. In 2019, hundreds of exhibitors saw well over 5,000 attendees over the event's 3-day cycle.
Have products/services beneficial to the US Army mission? We'll see you there.
*FBC & MWR reserve the right to review all industry registrations for applicability to mission areas within The Maneuver Center of Excellence.
Requested Technologies
All products and services relevant to the mission of the United States Army are welcome.
Pricing
Marketing Services Package Fee:
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$3,995
Standard (Indoor) Marketing Package
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$3,995
Standard (Outdoor) Marketing Package
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$5,995
Gold Marketing Package
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$6,995
Premier Marketing Package
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Add-on Sponsorships:
Each Golf Sponsorship Package of $500 or More Includes Golf Tournament Registrations.
Please view the “Sponsorships” section below for additional details.
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$125
Additional Individual Golfer, Tournament Sponsor
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$175
Individual Golfer, Non-Tournament Sponsor
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$500
Golf Tournament Hole Sponsor
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$2,500
Golf Tournament Driving Range Sponsor (2 available)
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$5,000
Golf Tournament Platinum Sponsor (1 available)
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Marketing Service Package
VENDOR DIAGRAM
Standard Marketing Package — OUTDOOR SPACE - $3,995
Includes:
- One Standard 10x8 exhibit space** along the exterior road of Building Four.
- Recognition as a Supporter for the entire expo.
- Two passes for the exhibit floor.
- Company description in the Event Guide.
- Table and 2 Chairs, if requested.
- Electric connection NOT included.
** Please note: This is an UNCOVERED exhibit space. You may elect to erect a canopy or small tent, but one will not be provided.
Standard Marketing Package - $3,995
Includes:
- One Standard exhibit space inside the MCoE HQ (Building Four).
- Recognition as a Supporter for the entire expo.
- Two passes for the exhibit floor.
- Company description in the Event Guide.
- Table and 2 chairs.
- Standard electric connection is only available with certain booth locations. Please contact your FBC account rep for details.
- Carpet is NOT included with indoor space.
- Items that cannot be carried into the building by hand or on a small handcart must coordinate delivery with the event decorator.
Gold Marketing Package – $5,995
Includes:
- One Gold exhibit space inside the MCoE HQ (Building Four).
- Recognition as a Gold Supporter for the entire expo.
- Four passes to the Icebreaker Reception.
- Four passes for the exhibit floor.
- Logo and company description in the Event Guide.
- Literature and/or giveaway placed in the conference bag.
- Table and 2 chairs.
- Standard electric connection is only available with certain booth locations. Please contact your FBC account rep for details.
- Carpet is NOT included with indoor space.
- Items that cannot be carried into the building by hand or on a small handcart must coordinate delivery with the event decorator.
Premier Marketing Package – $6,995
Includes:
- One Premier exhibit space inside the MCoE HQ (Building Four). Location provides closest access to the main conference sessions.
- Recognition as a Premier Supporter for the entire expo.
- Six passes to the Icebreaker Reception.
- Six passes for the exhibit floor.
- Half-page ad in the Event Guide.
- Logo and company description in the Event Guide.
- Literature and/or giveaway placed in the conference bag.
- Table and 2 chairs.
- All spaces are 10'x6' and include standard electric.
- Carpet is NOT included with indoor space.
- Items that cannot be carried into the building by hand or on a small handcart must coordinate delivery with the event decorator.
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Sponsorships
MCOE Warfighter Conference
Warfighter Golf Tournament 2020
Exclusive Opportunities for Expo Vendors
New For 2020!
Sponsorship opportunities are available to help maximize your company’s exposure and increase your brand awareness!
This is a great way to show your support for Fort Benning and network with conference attendees.
The following opportunities are available for the golf tournament on Tuesday, 8 September:
Platinum Sponsor - $5,000 – 1 Available
Benefits:
- 8 players in tournament ($1,000 value)
-Includes cart, greens fee, tee gift, lunch for each player
- Sponsor recognition during opening remarks
- 10’ x 10’ tent near clubhouse during the event
- Opportunity to welcome and check in golfers
- Banner displayed at clubhouse during tournament
- Opportunity to provide customized tee gift to all players
- Opportunity to provide promotional materials to all players during check in
- Sponsor logo on all marketing materials for Golf Tournament
Driving Range Sponsor - $2,500 – 2 Available
Benefits:
- Custom signs at driving range
- 4 players in tournament ($500 value)
-Includes cart, greens fee, tee gift, lunch for each player
- Sponsor recognition during opening remarks
- 10’ x 10’ tent at driving range during the event
- Opportunity to welcome golfers and distribute range balls and promotional items or materials during the event
- Sponsor logo on all marketing materials for Golf Tournament
Hole Sponsor - $500 - 18 Available
Benefits:
- Custom sign at sponsored hole
- 2 players in tournament ($250 value)
-Includes cart, greens fee, tee gift, lunch for each player
- Sponsor recognition during opening remarks
- Sponsor logo on all marketing materials for Golf Tournament
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Location
MCoE HQ, McGinnis-Wickam Hall
1 Karker Street
Columbus, GA 31905
Setup time: see below –
Exposition: see below
Teardown: see below –
Sunday, September 6: 1000-1600 All Vehicles
Monday, September 7: 1000-1600 Exhibitor Move-In
Tuesday, September 8: 0900-1500 Exhibitor Move-In
(above times may change, as it's a holiday weekend)
***All displays must be set by 1500 on 8 September 2020 so they are in place for a safety inspection.
Please CLICK HERE for information about equipment, electrical, shipping and rentals
If you need to set your displays outside the scheduled hours/days OR breakdown prior to the published closing time please contact djohnson@fbcinc.com.
We will make all efforts to accommodate your request.
Exposition Hours:
September 9: 0800-1600
September 10: 0800-1600
September 11: 0800-1600
Exhibitor Move-Out:
September 11: 1600-2000
Exhibit and Sponsor Staff Security Information
MUST BE A US CITIZEN TO ATTEND
You must complete an FBC Security Form and submit to FBC by the due date given below. Please click the link below to go to our GeoTrust® secured on-line security information form. You will also have the option of downloading our printable security form and submitting the information by fax. Admittance to the event cannot be guaranteed if we do not receive the information by the due date.
Go to Security FormAny participants that are not a citizen of the United States will need to submit the following form to djohnson@fbcinc.com by August 28 to obtain an event pass:
Full Name Listed on Passport
Passport Number
Passport Expiration Date
Passport country of issuance
Date of Birth
SECURITY DUE DATE: Thursday, August 27, 2020 by 12:00 p.m. EST
IMPORTANT NOTICEExhibitors who fail to comply with the security requirements may be denied access to the event site by the hosting agency.
FBC will not be responsible and will not provide refunds to exhibitors who are denied admission to or dismissed from the event site due to failure to comply with the security instructions.
Purchase Additional Exhibit Staff
Exhibiting companies may bring 2 on-site representative(s) to staff their exhibit booth. There is a $100.00 per rep fee for additional company reps for this event. To register additional reps you may use the online registration form.Go to Additional Rep registration form
Directions
From I-185 South:
- I-185 South will dead end at the security/access gate to Fort Benning. You will need to show a Driver's License inside the visitor's center and they will issue you a pass for the duration of the conference.
- After going through the security checkpoint, continue straight on Lindsey Creek Parkway.
- After approximately 3 miles, the road will become 1st Division Road.
- After approximately 1 mile, the road will become Dixie Road
- Turn right on Edwards Street
- Turn left on Eckel Street
- Turn right on Chesney Street
- York Field will be on your right hand side
From Dixie Road, turn right on Edwards and take an immediate left on Eckel. York Field will be on the right.
Parking and Equipment
Please CLICK HERE for information about equipment, electrical, shipping and rentals.
Parking is available in the lots surrounding McGinnis-Wickam Hall.
Any vendor bringing weapons on to Fort Benning must submit a pre-approval form to their FBC representative or to djohnson@fbcinc.com.
On Company Letterhead you should:
- State that you are bringing the weapons on to the base for the Maneuver Conference
- Identify the weapons by Make, Model, Serial Number and caliber.
- Identify the employee(s) who are bringing the weapon on by full name, SSN, sex and date of birth.
Forms must be received no later than August 28, 2020. Anyone attempting to display unapproved weapons at the event will be removed from base by military police.
Conference Information
The agenda for the conference and timeline of social events is undergoing final approval. Please check back soon for more information.
Hotel Information
No official event hotel has been contracted.
Please visit the Columbus Visitor Bureau website for hotel information.