GSA Participation in Events

Customer Accounts and Research (CAR) FY 09 Event Schedule

The Office of Customer Accounts and Research (CAR) manages participation at many events throughout the fiscal year. Participation includes offices within the four Portfolios and regional Customer Services Directors. CAR identifies shows that target:

  • FAS strategic accounts;
  • Acquisition and procurement communities;
  • State and local governments;
  • Green solutions that support the environment; and
  • Information technology/security solutions.
Date Event Show Description Location
Oct 6 - 8, 2008 AUSA The AUSA Annual Meeting, the world's largest landpower forum, brings together America's Army. Active, Guard and Reserve, retirees, family members and civilians will experience the best of today's Army. DCCC
Oct 27 - 30, 2008 DoD Maintenance Symposium The symposium brings together key leaders and maintainers throughout DoD and commercial industries to explore maintenance, technology, sustainment operations & materiel readiness. Denver, CO
Nov 8 - 12, 2008 International Assoc of Chiefs of Police The IACP with an average attendance of more than 15,000 professionals assembles the newest products and the latest technologies at the largest exposition designed specifically for law enforcement. More than 700 companies showcase items such as weapons, less lethal technology, vehicles, vehicle accessories, uniforms, body armor and personal protection equipment, homeland security - approved gear, communications, computer and information systems, professional training and much more. This is a unique opportunity to gain vital exposure in the law enforcement community. San Diego, CA
Nov 11 - 15, 2008 Congress of Cities Conference and Expo The NLC Annual Congress of Cities and Exposition is the Municipal Government Marketplace. Decision-makers - including mayors, council members, commissioners, city managers and administrators, and key department heads from cities large and small come to find suppliers that can provide flexible, scalable solutions to their biggest challenges. The venue allows GSA to build a relationship with municipal government officials which is critical to securing sales and contracts. Orlando, FL
Nov 17 - 20, 2008 US Coast Guard Innovation Expo The Innovation Expo is the largest event for the U.S. Coast Guard and is expected to draw over 300 exhibitors and 2,500 government, military, academia and industry representatives. Virginia Beach, VA
Dec 1 - 4, 2008 IITSEC The I/ITSEC promotes cooperation among the Armed Services, Industry, Academia and various government agencies in pursuit of improved training and education programs, identification of common training issues and development of multi-service programs. Orlando, FL
Jan 19 - 23, 2009 PHMA PHMA Trade Expo brings together exhibitors whose products are used worldwide by the DoD Housing and Lodging operations. Attendees consist primarily of military and civilian decision-makers who direct the use of over $7 billion of housing funds for the operation, maintenance, furnishing, repair, improvement and leasing of construction of facilities annually. San Diego, CA
Feb 4 - 5, 2009 Marine West This is the premiere users' exposition targeted directly at the U.S. Marine Corps. The Expo attracts thousands of military professionals charged with improving, developing and purchasing the latest technology in combat, combat support and combat service support systems available to the West Coast Marine commands Camp Pendleton
Feb 23 - 25, 2009 Homeland Security S&T Stakeholders Conference West This conference informs First Responders, state and local governments, industry and academia of the direction, emphasis, scope and status of the research investments by the Department of Homeland Security and to describe business opportunities available. Bellevue, WA
Feb 25 - 27, 2009 AUSA Winter Symposium & Expo The symposium is the Army's forum which provides information regarding the direction and progress of balancing resources, science & technology initiatives, equipment upgrades, personnel, logistic support and doctrine and training improvements which provide the essential protective umbrella that our nation deserves. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Apr 1 - 3, 2009 ISC West ISC West is the security event that buyers say is the best in the industry reaching over 15,300 security buyers offering the largest selection of products and services and for being the best place to see new products and trends. At ISC West the security community all came together to source the latest products and cutting edge technologies fusing the opportunity to drive their sales and business growth. More than 26,000 security professionals put themselves at the center of the security universe. Las Vegas, NV
Apr 5 - 8, 2009 NCMA World Congress This premier event focuses on the needs and challenges of the federal and commercial contracting industry. High profile panelists and speakers, various high quality educational programs and unparalleled networking opportunities. Long Beach, CA
April 6 - 9, 2009 Annual National Logistics Conference & Exhibition The Annual National Logistics Conference & Exhibition has become the premier national level forum for exchanging ideas and sharing insights into improving the support to our nation’s warfighters across the spectrum of military operations. The conference brings together the senior logistics policy officials and senior practitioners attracting high caliber government and industry participants. This conference presents yet another opportunity for logistics leaders to address their policy and resource allocation changes in terms of today’s urgent challenges. In addition, the expanded exhibit forum will highlight the best cutting edge technologies being developed to support our warfighters in an efficient, interoperable manner. Miami, FL
Apr 6 - 10, 2009 National Hurricane Conference The primary goal of the National Hurricane Conference is to improve hurricane preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation in order to save lives and property in the United States and the tropical islands of the Caribbean and Pacific. In addition, the conference serves as a national forum for federal, state and local officials to exchange ideas and recommend new policies to improve Emergency Management. Austin, TX
Apr 22 - 23, 2009 Marine South The focus is the user who benefits from the equipment, systems, services and technology provided by defense contractors and suppliers from around the world. Marine commands from Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, and Marine Corps Air Station, New River attend Marine South. Camp Lejeune, NC
May 3 - 6, 2009 Army Aviation Annual Conference Army Aviation showcases products and services to the Army acquisition, training and operator communities. Attendees are interested in aerospace, development, supply, maintenance and anything that deals with the furtherance of army aviation. Aviators come together to exchange ideas, share experiences and become up to date on what's happening in the aviation community. Nashville, TN
May 31 - Jun 3, 2009 Technology Security Conference The conference provides detailed training in the most critical security issues facing organizations (i.e., computer and network security, password decryption, wireless security, disaster recovery, incident response, technology investigator training). Myrtle Beach, SC
June 9 - 11, 2009 GSA Expo As GSA’s free training conference and vendor exposition, this event is specially designed to benefit federal, state and local government employees and military members who make or influence procurement decisions. San Antonio, TX
Jun - 09 Federal Information Security Conference Conference will address the government's top information security priorities, FISMA, HSPD-12, DoD 8570.1 and other related policies within each federal agency and DoD. Join the 40+ government agencies participating in the FISC 2008 which will feature sessions such as: security initiatives, security controls, email security, VOIP, data security, incidence response, etc. Colorado Spring, CO
Jul 28 - 30, 2009 Smart Pay Smartpay provides a wealth of data available regarding your bank’s Electronic Access System (EAS). Learn proven best practices for managing your program, or spend some quality time networking with your bank’s representatives, GSA and your colleagues. This conference is the high point for all that’s going on in the GSA SmartPay® program. Phoenix, AZ
Aug 9 - 12, 2009 Gov Energy This is a multi-million dollar marketing opportunity to showcase products, equipment, and services to more than 1400 key federal government and military energy managers and decision-makers with purchasing authority. Hundreds of other influential professionals attend to learn about and purchase the latest technology advances in the energy efficiency industry. Providence, RI
Aug 22 - 26, 2009 NIGP NIGP is the largest North American educational conference exclusively for individuals in public purchasing! This is an opportunity to engage in professional development and to discover new products and services in the Products Expo. Get new ideas, innovative techniques and network with peers to find out what they are doing to meet the demands placed on them by their customers and constituencies. St. Louis, MO
Aug 24 - 28, 2009 Blacks in Government Blacks In Government (BIG) was organized in 1975 and incorporated as a non-profit organization under the District of Columbia jurisdiction in 1976. BIG has been a national response to the need for African Americans in public service to organize around issues of mutual concern and use their collective strength to confront workplace and community issues. BIG's goals are to promote equity in all aspects of american life, excellence in public service, and opportunity for all americans. Baltimore, MD
Aug - 09 LandWarNet The 2008 LandWarNet Conference is the premier forum to bring Government and Industry together to openly communicate commercial best business practices and government implementations. This is your one opportunity to network with the best and develop crucial relationships with some of the Army’s most influential decision-makers. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aug 21 - 23, 2009 Air Force IT Conference AFITC provides the IT user community with current and planned efforts of industry and various government agencies in promoting Global Effects Through Integrated Information. The Air Force, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and industry senior leaders will speak on the latest developments in technology, implementation, and delivering integrated information to the war fighter. Montgomery, AL
Sep 11 - 13, 2009 NGAUS The conference is the perfect forum to determine crucial National Guard issues and plot the association's course for the next year. Professional development opportunities are also available. Nashville, TN
Sep 21 - 23, 2009 ASIS International ASIS is the most comprehensive and respected show dedicated to security. It provides industry professionals with unmatched opportunities to learn about innovative trends and technologies, share knowledge and ideas with visionary leaders, and find the products and services they need, all under one roof. This leading security event attracts more than 23,000 security professionals from across the globe with an exhibit hall hosting 950+ of the leading industry vendors. Anaheim, CA
Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2009 Modern Day Marine This event serves as a premier equipment, systems, services and technology exposition. The exposition is located at the heart of Marine requirements, research development, acquisition, procurement and professional school activities. Quantico, VA
Index of GSA Participation in Events
Last Reviewed 12/11/2008