National FFA Convention & Expo 2017

Event Dates
2017-10-25 - 2017-10-28
Exhibitors
470
Floor Size
275000
Attendees
56000
Event contact title
Sr. Exhibit Manager
Event contact first name
Bryan
Event contact last name
Kelley
Email
bkelley@ffa.org
Event contact telephone number
317-802-4455
Description
Showcase Your Brand at the Country's Largest Annual Student Gathering! The 2017 National FFA Convention & Expo will be held on Oct. 25-28 in Indianapolis. As an exhibitor your organization will be able to build awareness of your brand and interact with attendees with a vested interest in your operations. FFA members represent an audience vital to your company's future; by engaging with the thousands of students and advisors in attendance, you will have invaluable opportunities to significantly increase your brand awareness for the next generation of employees, customers, and advocates.
Exhibitor information

Showcase your brand at the country's largest annual student gathering. At the Expo, your company can re-establish itself as a solid supporter of FFA. Your representatives will again have thousands of opportunities throughout the three-day event to meet future consumers, employees and leaders. By returning as an exhibitor, you'll have direct contact and interaction with a growing youth market. Exhibit and engage thousands of future consumers and employees As an exhibitor at the Expo, your company or organization will have countless opportunities to build awareness of your brand, showcase your latest products and services, interact with attendees who have a vested interest in your operations and recruit future employees and loyal consumers of your brand.

Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact