{"id":90548,"date":"2025-03-27T14:29:19","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T18:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/?page_id=90548"},"modified":"2025-04-25T14:28:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T18:28:15","slug":"know-before-you-go","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/know-before-you-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Before You Go"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7209a2e0 gb-headline-text\">We look forward to hosting you at <strong>SOF Week<\/strong> 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-47e24200 gbp-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5da582d4 gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-15598a78\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-69ced474 gb-headline-text gbp-section__tagline\">Pre-Event Prep<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0bc01c25 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Campus Logistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2c686a61 gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">Get familiar with the SOF Week event footprint before you arrive. From venue access points and shuttle routes to security procedures and parking options, this section will help you navigate the full campus with confidence.<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ccb8cc12\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c4b5267b gb-accordion\" data-accordion-multiple-open>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e365cdf7 gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-open\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8fcb0e8e gb-accordion__toggle gb-block-is-current\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8fcb0e8e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Event Dates<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-0829abce\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0829abce\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6d338693 gb-headline-text\">SOF Week 2025 is 5 &#8211; 8 May.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6de66e2c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-268e1b56 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-268e1b56\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Venue Location<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-0e705be0\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0e705be0\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c7877b14 gb-headline-text\">SOF Week is comprised of multiple venues in Downtown, Tampa. For the full campus map, please visit the webpage below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1392c599\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-e9dcb2f6 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/sof-week-campus\/\">SOF Week Campus<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ca5b2718 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d9b01ad3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d9b01ad3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Refund Policy<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ffc88c6a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ffc88c6a\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d5cefa62 gb-headline-text\">Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any refunds once a registration has been made.<br><br>Substitutions are approved on a case-by-case basis. The substitute attendee will still need to register themselves through the registration form, and only once all checks have been completed will a refund for the original attendee be processed. If you would like to request a substitute, please complete a support request:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-58560c63\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-76704264 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/contact-us\/\">Request Support<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-561e08c6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-18117566 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-18117566\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Pre-Schedule Meetings<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ca7ddcbf\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ca7ddcbf\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-55d1b29b gb-headline-text\">Need a spot to connect? The SOF Week Meeting Hub offers open, bookable meeting space for quick chats and informal gatherings. Visit the link below for location details, hours, and how to reserve a table in advance or on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dfbcca21\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-c9465d06 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/beyond-booth-space\/#appointment\">Reserve Your Meeting Now!<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c500df8b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0fd3af40 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0fd3af40\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Industry Demonstrations<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e66113da\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e66113da\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-94c66438 gb-headline-text\">Don&#8217;t miss the action. Waterborne and aerial Industry Demonstrations take place throughout the week as part of the SOF Week Exhibition, showcasing cutting-edge capabilities in dynamic, real-world scenarios.<br><br>Click below for the full schedule and details.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-be1ff647\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-970cf896 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/live-demonstration-opportunities\/\">Explore the Live Demonstrations<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-84b529c1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e5b5c993 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e5b5c993\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Badge Printing Options<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7756ac49\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7756ac49\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-313696b4 gb-headline-text\">All attendees must print their badge at an official SOF Week Registration location. For security purposes, badges must be picked up individually with a valid government-issued ID or passport.<br><br>Beginning May 7, travelers at airports nationwide will need to have identification that is compliant with the federal REAL ID Act. The Department of Homeland Security will soon implement a federal rule that requires passengers passing through a Transportation Security Administration security screening checkpoint to provide a driver\u2019s license or other identification that meets&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/real-id\">REAL ID standards<\/a>. Learn more by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-df87a6fb\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-1b67357b gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/real-id\">Learn More About Real ID<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Click below for full details on registration hours, locations\u2014including pre-event pick-up options\u2014and badge reprint policies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-96102e3b\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-e96bf9e3 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/registration-access\/\">Badge Pick-Up Options<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-753ec492 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ca626315 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ca626315\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Special Requests \/ Assistance<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-4c125072\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c125072\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-60e5a827 gb-headline-text\">If you require special assistance (dietary requests, nursing moms, accessibility, allergies, etc.), please view the following Accessibility webpage:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-720c923d\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-c3412d63 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/accessibility-ada-information\/\">Accessibility Assistance<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br><em>Requests made after 1 MAY date may not be accommodated.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ae2f6fcc gbp-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a653370a gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5cfac42e\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-db4835f8 gb-headline-text gbp-section__tagline\">On-Site Essentials<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-018b9bd2 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Be Ready, Stay Informed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ffbbea31 gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">From check-in to closing day, make the most of your SOF Week experience with tips for navigating the venue, accessing support, and staying updated while on-site.<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c254ee80\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e010bc85 gb-accordion\" data-accordion-multiple-open>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-29536ea5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-af1bca75 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-af1bca75\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Coffee Locations<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-72b825b9\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-72b825b9\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-39f4a5ae gb-headline-text\">We get it\u2014your mission starts with caffeine. We&#8217;ve got you covered so you can fuel up and hit the ground running.<br><br><strong>Show Floor:<\/strong> Coffee stations are available throughout the exhibition halls.<br><strong>Tampa Convention Center Coffee Shop:<\/strong> Located on Level 3, just outside the upper exhibit halls.<br><strong>Hotel Markets:<\/strong> Fresh coffee is available in the lobby-level markets of both the JW Marriott and Marriott Water Street.<br><strong>Starbucks:<\/strong> Find locations inside the Embassy Suites and across the way at the Westin Waterside.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-12fe9d26 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a92cc929 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a92cc929\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Cuisine Cruise Stops<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-66b90423\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-66b90423\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6ca2cdd6 gb-headline-text\">Experience flavors from around the world as you journey through the SOF Week show floor. The first stop on your tasting tour is <strong>Mission: Merch<\/strong> on the registration level, representing the <strong>United States<\/strong> and featuring the classic <strong>chocolate chip cookie<\/strong>.<br><br><strong>Fortinet Federal<\/strong>, JW Marriott Level 2 \u2014 Booth 4721, is our main destination on this cruise. Don\u2019t miss this delicious opportunity to explore international treats while engaging with exhibitors along the way!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9e81b0e6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8af5fb40 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8af5fb40\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Wi-Fi Network<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a6e4def2\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a6e4def2\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c6d1724f gb-headline-text\">Stay connected throughout the event with complimentary Wi-Fi at the Tampa Convention Center. Simply select the <strong>SOF Week<\/strong> network\u2014no password required.<br><br>To stay connected at the Marriott properties, please utilize the hotel guest network with no password required.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a11f5cf8 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a694504a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a694504a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Charging Stations<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-8b986c05\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8b986c05\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-838b646e gb-headline-text\">Power up on the go! Charging tables will be available throughout the JW Marriott to keep your devices charged and your day running smoothly. Specific locations will be shared closer to the event.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-109583cd gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-823e4ab5 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-823e4ab5\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Networking Receptions<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-03a3ca8e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-03a3ca8e\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-63ef6ed0 gb-headline-text\">Connect with peers, partners, and professionals during SOF Week\u2019s dedicated networking receptions. These casual gatherings are a great opportunity to engage with the community while exploring the exhibit halls.<br><br><strong>Tuesday, 6 MAY | 1530 \u2013 1700<\/strong><br>Networking Reception in the <strong>JW Marriott<\/strong> \u2013 Floor 2 \u2013 Exhibition Hall<br><strong>Wednesday, 7 MAY<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1500 \u2013 1700<\/strong> | SOF Community Corridor Networking Reception in the <strong>Tampa Convention Center<\/strong>, Level 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1530 &#8211; 1700<\/strong> |<strong> <\/strong>Networking Reception in the <strong>Tampa Convention Center<\/strong> \u2013 Floor 1 &amp; 3 \u2013 Exhibition Halls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-128feedd gbp-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7d8c8fa1 gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-094a6916\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-feae589c gb-headline-text gbp-section__tagline\">After Action: What\u2019s Next<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d4ba8db5 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">The mission doesn\u2019t end when the event does.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f7b2b60b gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">SOF Week may be over, but there\u2019s more to come. From post-event surveys to future event announcements, this section helps you wrap up and stay connected beyond the show.<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1c587f67\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f14d3573 gb-accordion\" data-accordion-multiple-open>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-92054916 gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-open\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-dabbb766 gb-accordion__toggle gb-block-is-current\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-dabbb766\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Attendee Feedback<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-08d459fc\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08d459fc\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7770dd2c gb-headline-text\">Help us make SOF Week even better. Share your thoughts on what worked, what didn\u2019t, and what you&#8217;d like to see next year by completing our short post-event survey. 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SOF Week returns to Tampa from <strong>18 \u2013 22 MAY 2026<\/strong>. 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You can also connect with us by following <strong>SOF Week<\/strong> on <strong>LinkedIn<\/strong> and <strong>Instagram<\/strong> for highlights, updates, and community stories.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5438d1f9\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-e0cf58fb gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/media-kit\/\">Post with SOF Week Graphics<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-30578a47 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5c120cad gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-5c120cad\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Explore Sales Options For 2026<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-16eb9437\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-16eb9437\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b57524a3 gb-headline-text\">Sales aren\u2019t open just yet, but they\u2019re coming soon. 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