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Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Parking – Access – Partner Meetings

Becky Carter Cell: 727-692-1977 https://sofweek.org/

Agenda & Tasking

Mon 05-MAY

7:00 am Badge printing open
– TCC, Mezzanine (Level 2)
– JW Marriott, Level 2 & Level 4

8:00 am Becky (expected)
– Security & badge
– Unpack shipments
– Setup booth
– Coordinate with booth partners
– Troubleshooting

12:00 noon Clint (latest recommended)
– Collect RapidHIT and accessories
– Tampa Convention Center
– 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
– Security & badge
– Set up in booth 649

5:30 pm Badge printing open, Sparkman Wharf

6:00 pm Clint
– Global SOF Welcome Reception
– Sparkman Wharf
– 615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Tue 06-MAY

7:00 am Badge printing open
– TCC, Mezzanine (Level 2)
– JW Marriott, Level 2 & Level 4

7:30-8:30 am Free Attendee Breakfast
– JW Marriott
– Tampa Bay Ballroom Pre-Function Space
– 510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

8:30 am Becky (latest expected)

9:00 am Rob, Billy, Brandon (latest recommended)
– Brandon please bring a CFID kit & SIM card extraction device for demo
– Tampa Convention Center
– 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
– Security & badges

10:00 am ALCON
– Exhibit hall open, booth 649
– Answer visitor SME questions /OR/ refer them to info form (QR code on sign at table)
– Refer visitors to booth partners as needed (Thermo Fisher for rapid DNA; Foster+Freeman for Crime-lite)
– Event web page is go.fiu.edu/sofweek
– Free to roam about during slow times
– Link to full event exhibit space plans ->
– On-site lunch options are busy and $$
– Team Defence Australia (booth 721) typically hosts a free barista

12:15 pm ALCON
– “Downed drone” live demo
– FULL staff presence required at booth 649
– Video https://youtu.be/QgpsplyHei8

1:30 pm Clint & Chris Outlaw / Partner Meetings / drive-bys – see maps below

5:00 pm ALCON
– Exhibit hall closes; thank you for your time

Wed 07-MAY

7:30 am Badge printing open
– TCC, Mezzanine (Level 2)
– JW Marriott, Level 2 & Level 4

7:30-8:30 am Free Attendee Breakfast
– JW Marriott
– Tampa Bay Ballroom Pre-Function Space
– 510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

8:30 am Becky (latest expected) Onsite, exhibit hall

9:00 Ben & Chris (latest recommended)
– Tampa Convention Center
– 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
– Security & badges

10:00 am ALCON
– Exhibit hall open
– Booth 649

3:30-5:00 pm ALCON
– Exhibit hall reception
– FULL staff presence required at booth 649

5:00 pm ALCON
– Exhibit hall closes
– Thank you for your time

Thu 08-MAY

7:30-8:45 am Free Attendee Breakfast
– JW Marriott
– Tampa Bay Ballroom Pre-Function Space
– 510 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

8:00 am Badge printing open
– TCC, Mezzanine (Level 2)
– JW Marriott, Level 2 & Level 4

8:30 am Becky (latest expected)
Onsite, exhibit hall

9:45 am Rob (latest recommended)

10:00 am ALCON
– Exhibit hall open
– Booth 649

3:00 pm ALCON
– Exhibit hall closes; packout
– Clint & Rob – RapidHIT etc.
– Becky – booth (wait for shipping crate)

7:00 pm TCC Closed

Parking

Expect the TCC garage to be CLOSED for the duration. The closest garages will fill by 7:30 am each day. I recommend driving as a last resort. https://www.tampa.gov/tcc/parking