Fort Hood Region Procurement Conference

Question:	What do I need to bring with me to the 10th Annual Government Procurement Conference?
Answer:	Your email confirmation, business cards, note pad, pen and a networking attitude.

Question:	What is the 10th Annual Fort Hood Region Procurement Conference?
Answer:	It is the premier educational event in Central Texas, focused on providing educational and learning opportunities for small businesses wishing to sell to military, local, state and federal government entities and their prime contractors.

Question:	Who attends the 10th Annual Fort Hood Region Procurement Conference?
Answer:	The audience for this conference is small businesses interested in selling their goods and services to local, state and federal government buyers and their prime contractors. Local, state and federal agencies, along with prime contractors, participate as exhibitors, workshop facilitators and attendees. Other public sector agencies also participate.

Question:	When and where is the conference?
Answer:	The conference is Tuesday and Wednesday, February 2nd & 3rd, 2016 at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center, located at 3601 South WS Young Drive, Killeen TX 76542. A map is available on the front page of this site.

Question:	Why should I attend?
Answer:	The conference is an opportunity to learn more about public sector procurement and to network with buyers and their representatives from the very agencies and companies you want to have as a customer. It is also a great opportunity for agencies and companies to meet a diverse group of suppliers ready to do business.

Question:	What is the conference attire?
Answer:	Business casual attire is appropriate. The meeting rooms are air-conditioned and heated for full capacity, so please plan accordingly. Water and coffee stations are available.

Question:	How do I register?
Answer:	To complete your online registration, click the Register button at the top of the home page. Please note that payment is due at time of registration.

Question:	What is the registration fee and the registration deadline?
Answer:	Registration for general attendees is competitively priced at only $50 until Saturday, January 16, 2016. After this date, registration will be $65 up to the day of the event. Walk-up price is also $65. Registration for vendors is priced at $250 for nonprofit, $300 for profit. Discount also applies to vendors up to January 16, 2016.

Question:	What does my attendee registration fee include?
Answer:	Attendee registration fee includes: full access to your choice of workshops; entry to exhibit hall and buyer networking opportunities. Help desks, continental breakfast and buffet luncheon are also included.

Question:	What is the cancellation policy?
Answer:	There are no refunds for cancellations after January 1, 2016.

Question:	Can I transfer my registration to someone else if I cannot attend?
Answer:	Changes and / or substitutions to your registration will be accepted any time. Substitutions can be made by modifying your registration online using your confirmation number or by contacting us.

Question:	When and where do I pick up my name badge and registration packet?
Answer:	The conference registration desk will be located in the lobby of the Killeen Civic & Conference Center. The registration desk will open at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2 and 3, 2016.

Question:	Where do I go to ask questions once I am at the conference?
Answer:	If you have questions regarding the conference, visit the conference registration desk located in the Killeen Civic & Conference Center lobby or the information booth located in the exhibit hall. You may also query conference event staff, identified by their shirt and / or name badge.

Question:	If I am a session speaker, am I required to cover my registration and travel costs?
Answer:	The Central Texas Business Resource Center strives to keep the conference affordable for all participants. Session speakers are required to register for the conference. They will receive an email with their complimentary speaker registration code. Travel and lodging are not covered.

Question:	Will copies of presentations be available during each session?
Answer:	With continuing our goal to be an eco-friendly conference, we have encouraged speakers to reduce the amount of paper distributed. Please request an e-version of the presentation directly from the speaker.

Question:	How can my organization increase visibility by investing as an event sponsor?
Answer:	For information on being a sponsor, please visit the Sponsor Opportunities tab or contact Marty Janczak at Marty@centexbrc.com or Alysia Perkins at Alysia@centexbrc.com, you may also call (254)200-2001 or 2004.

Question:	Are there exhibit spaces available?
Answer:	Yes, exhibit space is available for this year’s conference. Please contact Marty Janczak at Marty@centexbrc.com or Alysia Perkins at Alysia@centexbrc.com, you may also call the office at (254)200-2001 or 2004.

Question:	How do I access the Internet at the conference?
Answer:	Free Internet access for all participants is available only in the convention center lobby outside the exhibit hall and near the entrance.

Question:	Are there options for my strict dietary requirements?
Answer:	The meals are buffet style with a variety of foods. If there is a dietary necessity, please contact Marty Janczak at Marty@centexbrc.com or Alysia Perkins at Alysia@centexbrc.com, you may also call the office at (254) 200-2001 or 2004.

Question:	What is the best airport to use in the Killeen area for the conference? How long does it take to get to / from the airport?
Answer:	The best airport to use is the Killeen/Fort Hood Regional Airport located at 8101 South Clear Creek Road, Killeen, TX 76549. The airport is 10 minutes from the Killeen Civic & Conference Center.

Question:	Is transportation available to and from the airport?
Answer:	There is a shuttle depending on what hotel you stay in.

Question:	Where can I find out more about Killeen area information and attractions?
Answer:	Visit the Killeen Convention & Visitors Bureau website at http://www.visitkilleen.com/.