{"id":67098,"date":"2025-03-27T09:24:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T13:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/?page_id=67098"},"modified":"2025-07-03T19:40:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T23:40:48","slug":"attendee-first-time-guide-to-sof-week","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/attendee-first-time-guide-to-sof-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Attendee Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Essential Guide to Navigating Your First SOF Week<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Meaghan Keeler, Chief Operating Officer of Global SOF, giving Welcome Remarks at SOF Week 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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In This Guide
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  1. Before You Arrive<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Arriving in Tampa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. While at SOF Week<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Preparing for Departure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Attendee Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a returning participant, SOF Week is the premier gathering for the international special operations community. This guide is designed to help you navigate the event, maximize your experience, and make the most of every opportunity available.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    1. Before You Arrive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Setting yourself up for a successful SOF Week starts long before you land in sunny Tampa, Florida. Here\u2019s how to hit the ground running:<\/p>\n\n\n\n