Registration
2023 TeCMEN Industry Day Attendee Registration has closed.
Contact One Okaloosa EDC at 850-362-6467 to be added to the wait list.
Active Military & Elected Officials
- Specially discounted registration for Active Duty Military, Federal Civil Service, or State, Okaloosa County, or Okaloosa Municipality Elected Officials.
- This access includes access to all of the sessions, the networking lunch on the exhibit floor, and an invitation to the networking reception.
- Must have a valid Military ID, or a government/municipal email used for registration to qualify for this rate.
TeCMEN Member
- Discounted registration for a member of One Okaloosa EDC/TeCMEN.
- This access includes access to all of the sessions, the networking lunch on the exhibit floor, and an invitation to the networking reception.
Non-Member
- Standard registration for a person who is not a member of TeCMEN or One Okaloosa EDC.
- This access includes access to all of the sessions, the networking lunch on the exhibit floor, and an invitation to the networking reception.
Technical Showcase Exhibition Registration
Early-Bird Exhibitor Registration ends December 31, 2022!!
Attendee Registration for the May 15, 2024 TeCMEN Industry Day will open
on January 2, 2024. Please check back at that time!
Early Bird Exhibitor Registration for the 2024 TeCMEN Industry Day will open on October 16, 2023.
Why Attend TeCMEN Industry Day?
99% of participants in the 2022 TeCMEN Industry Day would recommend the event to their peers.
Focused Exposure
Companies from around the country operating in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, engineering, and technology sectors have found TID to provide an excellent venue for:
- Highlighting existing products/capabilities
- Rolling out new products & capabilities
- Connecting with existing customers
- Identifying new customers and industry partners
Results and Outcomes
Consider the following:
- 83% of participants (both attendees and exhibitors) in the 2022 TeCMEN Industry Day reported making new contacts at the event that they believe could translate into new business!
- When asked about their overall satisfaction level with the 2022 TeCMEN Industry Day, on a scale of 1-10 – with 10 being excellent – the average rating was 8.5 from exhibitors and 9.2 from attendees!
For Job Seekers and Hiring Managers
Although TeCMEN Industry Day is not a “job fair” in the traditional sense, both job seekers and companies alike have shared positive outcomes from their participation in TID. In addition, thanks to a long-standing partnership with the HSU Educational Foundation, Okaloosa County School District and Rocky Bayou Christian School, students and school ambassadors from various high schools will be on hand at TID with an eye toward networking and learning about future internship and technical career opportunities.
Many professional service providers view TID as an opportunity to network with potential customers while also being seen as a partner that understands and prioritizes relationships with aerospace, defense, manufacturing, engineering, and technology businesses.
For Non-Technical Companies and Service Providers
While TeCMEN Industry Day is very much focused on the aforementioned sectors, non-technical companies and professional service providers (including banks, real estate firms, accountants and attorneys to name a few) regularly attend TeCMEN Industry Day. They indicate that TID offers an excellent educational forum and helps better position them to meet the unique needs of their customers operating in these sectors.