2025 Annual Forum Partner Expo

The Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) is the leading authority and advocate of special hazard fire protection. As the industry’s premier annual event for education and networking, the FSSA Annual Forum attracts a select group of top decision-makers in the industry.

"The FSSA Annual Forum was a great opportunity to network, learn, and socialize with current and potential customers."
- Dyne Fire Protection Labs/Dropmaster, Woodbury, Minnesota

"The FSSA Annual Forum was an excellent venue for us to gain latest market information and generate good contacts."
- FOGTEC Brandschutz GmbH, Cologne, Germany

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what's included with partner expo registration?

• Admittance for one (1) expo representative. This includes admittance to the expo and all Forum food functions, receptions and social activities
  
• Members have the option to sign up for the expo with full Forum access to the educational sessions
• One (1) six-foot draped table with two (2) chairs and a wastebasket (All displays must fit within designated space.)
  
• Complimentary electricity
  
• Listing in the onsite Annual Forum program and/or mobile app
  
• Listing on the Forum event webpage
• Inclusion in the Forum expo passport
• Inclusion in the Forum exhibitor welcome video which will be played in front of all Forum attendees. (FSSA Videographer will record your 30-second plug during set-up time. View the 2024 video.)
• One (1) attendee list (This list will be emailed to the primary exhibitor representative approximately 1 week prior to the event. It will also be included within the FSSA Annual Forum Tips for Your Trip e-blast. Additional registration lists are not available upon request.)

*Inclusion in printed materials cannot be guaranteed after February 5, 2025.

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Additional exhibitor representative tickets may be added on the online registration form. If you already registered and need to add additional representative tickets, contact FSSA HQ at [email protected].

*Tentative schedule. Exhibitor-specific events take place in the Caribbean Foyer.

Friday, February 28, 2025

• 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Partner Expo Set-Up & Video Recordings

Saturday, march 1, 2025

• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Partner Expo is Open
• 10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. - Networking Break
• 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Networking Break
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Partner Expo Networking Reception

Sunday, march 2, 2025

• 7:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Partner Expo is Open
• 9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Networking Break
• 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Networking Break
• 12:20 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Partner Expo Breakdown

Shipping

Exhibitors are responsible for all costs and arrangements associated with shipping and receiving of materials. All items should arrive to the hotel no earlier than five days prior to the event. There will be package handling fees. Contact the hotel for current pricing.

Labeling: Please address all packages being shipped to the hotel in the following format:
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Drive
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316
HOLD FOR GUEST: (YOUR NAME)
FSSA Exhibitor: (YOUR COMPANY NAME)

Please have shipment tracking information in your possession until all items are received. This will enable the resort to immediately locate missing shipments.

Come prepared with pre-printed return labels. There is also a FedEx office on site. View services.

A/V Orders

Electricity is complimentary, however additional audio/visual needs (monitors, laptops, etc.) can be ordered through the hotel's A/V provider, Encore. Contact Encore.

Floor plan & Booth Assignments

Exhibitors will enjoy a high-traffic central location to meet with attendees throughout the conference. Assignments will be communicated closer to the date of the event. Prime locations are assigned based on date of registration and/or sponsorship level.

Cancellations & Substitutions

Cancellations received prior to January 8, 2025 will be charged a $150 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after January 8, 2025.

If a registered exhibitor rep is no longer able to attend the Annual Forum, substitution may be requested for another individual. The request must be made by submitting a substitution form no later than February 5, 2025. **Transferring of name badges cannot be requested on site.**

All cancellations and substitution requests must be made via the form linked below.

cancellation & substitution form