ETEC’s Industry Capability Showcase
An industry-specific event allowing ETEC members to show fellow members, local Department of Energy (DOE) and its contractors, and the community at large how best to utilize their local business talent, products, and capabilities.
Details
ETEC member companies in the Information Technology (IT) sector can showcase their products & capabilities at an event designed for learning and connection.
Purpose:
Provide ETEC Members with the opportunity to:
- Learn more about each other and make new contacts in the industry
- Build relationships promoting a business-to-business atmosphere
- Present options for future teaming on proposals
- Give entities like DOE and the Small Business Administration (SBA) a source for future contractors and suppliers
- Show current contractors and their sub-contractors options for doing business within the region
Date, Time, Place:
- Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- UT Outreach Center in Oak Ridge (Where the Friday morning ETEC meetings are held.)
Ways to Participate:
- Attend: Invited to attend the event will be ETEC members, DOE and contractor small business office representatives, SBA representatives, and the general business community.
- Present: 10-minute presentation or product demonstration. An ETEC IT member company representative has 10 minutes to demonstrate a product or go into more detail about their services. This can include up to 5 slides. Presenters can also reserve a table, or just present. There are 10 slots for presentations.
- Exhibit: An ETEC IT member company can reserve a table. These will be placed around the sides and back of the room for networking. There will be up to 10 tables available. (See below for more details.)
Draft Agenda:
8:00-8:45 - Exhibitor Table Setup
9:00-9:05 - Welcome & Introductions
9:05-10:05 - Presentation: Round 1 (5 presenters – 10 minutes each)
10:05-10:30 - Networking & Break
10:30-11:30 - Presentation: Round 2 (5 presenters – 10 minutes each)
11:30-12:00 - Networking
12:00 pm - Close
Other Notes:
Only companies with an IT capability will be presenting. Because this is a connecting event it will be held in-person only and may be recorded. Snacks and drinks will be provided. There is no charge for general attendees. For presenters and exhibitors, see below.
Details for ETEC IT Sector Members Interested in Presenting and/or Exhibiting:
Presenter RSVP: Members in the IT industry will be invited to participate by our planning committee. They will be sent information and a link to reserve their spot.
Cost: There will be a fee of $25 for each company wanting to present or reserve an exhibitor table.
Presenters: Presentation time constraints will be strictly adhered to. Companies must submit all slides in a .pdf format by 3:00 pm on Monday, November 4. Slides must be received by then in order to be shown during the event.
Exhibitor/Vendors: 1 6’x2’ table and 1 chair will be provided. Companies can bring their own tablecloth, 1 pop-up banner, and a few items to set on your table. There will not be room for large displays or bulky items.
Cancellations: Please try not to cancel, if you need to, please give us as much notice as possible, so your spot can be filled. This is a limited opportunity. There will not be an option to reschedule.
Future Events: If well received, this event could be the first of many in a series highlighting other industries represented in the ETEC membership such as construction and equipment; engineering, architecture, and design; and finance and business services. A survey will be distributed afterwards to determine the future of this series and how best to organize the industries to be represented.