Sponsorships
Sponsorship Registration is Now Open!
GA GMIS Spring 2026 Sponsorship Registration is open! Our theme is “Swinging for the Future” where success in technology depends on preparation, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions, just like in baseball. Exhibit setup will begin on Monday, April 27 at 1:30 pm at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. We anticipate 100 government IT leaders ranging from CIOs, Directors, Managers, and technical staff from city, county and state organizations. You will have ample time to network with these leaders throughout the event especially during the Columbus Clingstones baseball game on Tuesday night.
All the details can be found in the attached registration brochure. Don’t delay in registering as it is limited to the first 45 registered sponsors.
I look forward to seeing in Columbus!
Karen Knight
Director of Corporate Sponsorship
GA GMIS
2026 GA GMIS SPRING SPONSORSHIPS
Why sponsor?
The GA GMIS Fall Conference provides excellent brand visibility and networking opportunities with key IT decision makers in public sector IT industry.
Who Attends?
GMIS International is the most inclusive Government IT Association worldwide. GA GMIS represents city, county, and state agencies across Georgia. This is your chance to meet face-to-face with these industry leaders.
| Sponsorship Opportunities | Cost | Sponsor |
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| Gaming Suite | $11,000 (Sold Out) |
PCS |
| GA GMIS will host, facilitate, and staff a gaming suite for when the conference sessions have ended for the day. It will be open on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. This is in conjunction with the Networking Suite. We will have arcade games, pool table and other fun activities. As sponsor, you will have your company signage at the venue and noted on the website. A spokesperson from your organization will have the opportunity to speak briefly during the conference. You can have up to four attendees from your company (including the exhibit booth so a grand total of four attendees). GA GMIS will take care of all the arrangements. This sponsorship includes the exhibit booth. SOLD |
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| Tuesday Dinner/Entertainment | $11,000 (Sold Out) |
Critical Cloud |
| The Tuesday night dinner and entertainment will be a fun night at the Columbus Clingstones Baseball Game at Synovus Park. This offers an excellent networking opportunity for all GA GMIS Participants (including sponsors/vendors). As sponsor, you will have your company signage at the venue and noted on the website. A spokesperson from your organization will have the opportunity to speak briefly during the conference. You can have up to four attendees from your company (including an exhibit booth so a grand total of four attendees). GA GMIS will take care of all the arrangements. This sponsorship includes the exhibit booth. SOLD |
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| Geek Trak | $6,000 (Sold Out) |
Fortinet |
| You will be the title sponsor of Geek Trak and your company name and logo will be on all registration materials for the conference. Other benefits include company signage at the Geek Trak location, name, and logo on the GA GMIS website as title sponsor, premium booth in the Exhibit Hall. A spokesperson from your organization will have the opportunity to speak briefly during Tuesday lunch. You can have up to four attendees from your company (including the exhibit booth so a grand total of four attendees). GA GMIS will be providing the content for this session. Must have an exhibit booth to sponsor this event. SOLD |
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| Networking Suite | $6,000.00 (Sold Out) |
Surelock Technologies |
| GA GMIS will host, facilitate, and staff a late evening networking suite when conference sessions have ended for the day. It is part of the gaming suite and a separate sponsorship. A favorite tradition of conference attendees and excellent networking opportunity, all conference participants are invited to relax, visit with their peers, and enjoy refreshments. You will receive signage at the venue, up to four attendees from your company (includes exhibit booth so a grand total of four attendees), and the ability to meet, greet and network with the participants. Due to liability concerns, GA GMIS will service the bar in the suite. Must have an exhibit booth to sponsor this event. SOLD |
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| Wednesday Night Awards Reception | $4,000 | |
| The Wednesday Awards Reception offers an excellent networking opportunity for all GA GMIS Participants (including sponsors/vendors). As sponsor, you will have your company signage at the venue and noted on the website. A spokesperson from your organization will have the opportunity to speak briefly during the event. You can have up to four attendees from your company (including the exhibit booth so a grand total of four attendees). GA GMIS will take care of all the arrangements. Must have an exhibit booth to sponsor this event. 1 Available |
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| GA GMIS App Sponsor | $4,000.00 (Sold Out) |
DSI Tech |
| Be the exclusive GA GMIS app sponsor for Spring 2026. Your logo will be on the app and all attendees will see it each time they access it. At this level, your company will have up to three attendees from your company (including an exhibit booth so a grand total of three attendees). GA GMIS will take care of the app and the content. Must have an exhibit booth to sponsor this event. SOLD |
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| Break Sponsor | $3,000.00 |
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| Sponsor the AM/PM breaks on Tuesday of the GA GMIS Conference. At this level, your company receives signage prominently displayed during the morning or afternoon break. Must have an exhibit booth to sponsor this event. 2 Available |
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| Trade Show Badge Sponsor | $3,000.00 (Sold Out) |
BOSS |
| Place your company logo on the official name badge lanyards distributed and worn by all registered attendees. GA GMIS will purchase and produce these items. Due to production timelines, the commitment deadline for this sponsorship is six weeks prior to the conference. Must have an exhibit booth to sponsor this item. SOLD |
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All sponsorship opportunities must have an exhibit booth to sponsor these events/items (except Gaming Suite and Baseball Game). All sponsorship opportunities will receive the benefits of the Exhibit Booth in addition to any extras of sponsorships (example – extra people).
| Exhibits Exhibit Booth |
$4,000.00 |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The event location is Columbus Convention & Trade Center, Columbus, GA. There are a limited number of exhibit hall spaces available. To participate, the registration form and fee must be received by April 17, 2026. We do take credit cards through PayPal only. Please contact Karen Knight at knightk@douglasvillega.gov if additional information is needed.
NOTE: Do not register through the UGA/CVIOG link on the website. It is for government participants only. Sponsorship registration is by this brochure. There is no online registration.
SPACE AND PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 45 PAID SPONSORS
Sponsor setup will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026.
- All Sponsors/Exhibitors: your setup will begin at 1:30 pm
- Setups should be completed by 4:00 pm.
- Tear Down for all Sponsors will be on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 after 12:00 pm
IMPORTANT: Sponsors, please note that our Exhibit Hall will be in the North Exhibit Hall and will be tabletop only. Your display table will be 6 feet long and you will have 2 chairs. All display materials and handouts should fit on top of this 6-foot table. You may have the roll-up screens that fit behind your table. Sponsors who bring free standing, floor displays will be asked to dismantle them. There will be no exceptions to this request.
Sponsor Agenda Spring 2026 (pdf)
AFTER HOURS ACTIVITIES
No sponsor/vendor after-hours activity will be conducted on Tuesday, April 28. This is reserved for planned Georgia GMIS activities. NO EXCEPTIONS. You are allowed to have activities on Monday and Wednesday (after 7:00 pm).
HOTEL, LOGISTICS, LOGOS, EXTRA ATTENDEES AND PAYMENT
Hotel Reservations
When making your reservation, please mention you are with the Georgia Government Management Information Sciences (Georgia GMIS) conference to get the special rate of $184 (plus $5 state hotel/motel fee and applicable taxes) per night.
All reservations can be made by calling (706) 324-1800 or 1-800-455-9261 or online. Be sure to reference the group code GMIGMIA. If you are booking online, you must enter a timeframe within the dates of the block 4/25-4/30 to apply the group code.
A block of rooms will be held at the hotel until March 30, 2026, or until all rooms have been reserved, whichever comes first. After this date, the hotel will make reservations at the prevailing room rate based on availability.
Hotel Parking
Discounted self-parking for rooms booked in the group block at the Marriott is $10 per night. Please note, overnight guests are strongly encouraged to leave their vehicle parked at the hotel. All sessions will be held within a short walking distance from the hotel into the Convention & Trade Center. Should you choose to move your car from the hotel to the Convention & Trade Center, additional parking fees may apply.
Shipping
Please see the attached Columbus Convention & Trade Center Material Handling Services Form. You are responsible for all your Shipments to the Show and Outbound Shipments at Close of the Show and any expenses. Do not send this form to me. I will provide your booth numbers to the Convention Center and your materials will be delivered to your booth. Please use the following address to ship your packages:
Columbus Convention & Trade Center
ATTN: HOLD FOR GA GMIS ARRIVAL DATE OF 4/27
EXHIBITOR [Name of Representative & Company]
801 Front Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
Electricity and Internet Access
Please see the attached Columbus Convention & Trade Center Exhibit Electrical & Water Service Order Form for information to order any electricity you may need for your booth. This must be rendered PRIOR to show opening, no exceptions! Please send all the information directly to the information provided Trade Center Exhibit Electrical Order Form as you are responsible for these charges. Do not send this form to me. I will provide your booth number to the Convention Center.
Free WIFI is provided, however, if you need a dedicated Internet line, please let me know and I can send that information to you.
Logos
Please email a high-resolution copy of logo to Karen Knight so that we may use it on our website.
Extra Attendees
Please note sponsor attendees are limited to the number on your sponsorship/exhibit level. There is no provision for adding any additional attendees unless you sponsor a titled event. ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE AN OFFICIAL GA GMIS NAME BADGE FOR ACCESS TO ALL AREAS/EVENTS. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Tuesday Night Dinner/Baseball Game
GA GMIS is going to the Columbus Clingstones Baseball game! The Columbus Clingstones are the Atlanta Braves AA baseball team and play their games at Synovous Park. You are welcome to join us for this fun evening. Please note on your registration form if you will attend the game. WE MUST KNOW IN ADVANCE IF YOU WILL ATTEND THE GAME. No vendor activities can be scheduled on this night.
Wednesday Awards Reception
Please note on your registration form if you will attend the Wednesday Awards Reception. I need an accurate count for this activity. This event will be held at the Columbus Convention & Trade Center. No vendor activities can be scheduled on this day until after 7:00 pm.
Company Information
Please send 2-3 sentences about your company for a sponsor/exhibitor directory we will distribute to our participants and will also be on the GA GMIS App. Include who will be attending and their contact information.
Payment
Mail your registration form and check no later than April 17, 2026 (payable to Georgia Chapter of GMIS
International) to:
GA-GMIS
P. O. Box 219
Douglasville, GA 30133-0219
ATTN: Karen Knight
Please email your registration form to me to “hold your place” while we wait for the check to arrive.
Credit Cards: Credit cards can be accepted through PayPal with a processing fee. If you wish to use a credit
card, please let me know so I can send an invoice through PayPal. Please do not send me any credit card
information.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:
Cancellation of registration must be made by April 17, 2026. Sponsors who fail to cancel or attend are liable forthe full registration fee. Requests for refunds after this time will be charged a 25% processing fee. To cancel a registration, please notify Karen Knight at knightk@douglasvillega.gov
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