The 2024 GFOA Annual Conference will take place June 9–12 at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, in Orlando. Exhibit hall show days are June 9–11. Exhibits are located in West Hall E2 (WE2).

The 2024 GFOA Annual Conference exhibit hall hours are:*

Sunday, June 9 - 9:30am–1:30pm. Staff can access the exhibit hall starting at 8:00am.

Monday, June 10 - 11:00am–4:30pm. Staff can access the exhibit hall starting 1 hour prior to the hall opening.

Tuesday, June 11 - 10:00am–2:00pm. Staff can access the exhibit hall starting 1 hour prior to the hall opening.

*Hours are subject to change  

Load In

Friday, June 7 - 12:00pm–5:00pm, by appointment only

Saturday, June 8 - 8:00am–5:00pm

Load Out

Tuesday, June 11 - 2:00pm–5:00pm

Wednesday, June 12 - 8:00am–12:00pm

*Hours are subject to change  

▪ 3 complimentary badges (exhibit hall only) per 10’ x 10’ booth

▪ Complimentary admission to GFOA’s Sunday Welcome Reception

▪ Company name listed on the 2024 conference website and mobile app with URL hyperlinked

▪ Conference registration available at a discounted fee

▪ Back drape and side rails in show colors

▪ 7” x 44” two-line identification sign *

▪ Attendee list with name, employer, city, and state or province provided on May 31.

*Island booths do not have pipe and drape or identification sign.

Access the Freeman Exhibitor Service Kit here. You must create an account with Freeman to access the order forms.

No, floor covering can be ordered through the Exhibitor Service Kit. GFOA requires all booths be carpeted or have floor covering. Booths without floor covering two hours prior to the show opening will automatically have carpet installed by the decorator at the exhibitor’s expense.

No, electricity can be ordered through the Orange County Convention Center.

Public space in the Orange County Convention Center have basic WiFi. A dedicated wired internet connection and booth WiFi can be ordered through the Orange County Convention Center.

All food and beverage orders must go through SodexoLive, the official catering partner of the Orange County Convention Center. View menu and order here. Early discounts available from Sodexo before May 20. Need additional assistance? Contact Elvis Perez, Exhibitor Catering Sales Manager.

Decorator, Shipping, and Audio/Visual Rentals: Freeman
- Early discounts available from Freeman before May 10

Electric, Telecom and Internet, and Water: the Orange County Convention Center

Food and Beverage: SodexoLive, the official catering partner of the Orange County Convention Center
- Early discounts available from Sodexo before May 20

Lead Retrieval: ExpoLogic
- Early discounts available from ExpoLogic before May 22

Hotel Booking: Connections Housing

Details and ordering will be available for all service contractors by March 2024.

No, GFOA does not require a EAC form.

GFOA does not provide attendee contact information. Please be aware that we have received reports of unauthorized companies contacting exhibitors claiming to provide attendee lists. These companies are not affiliated with GFOA.

Exhibitors will have the option to purchase lead retrieval to capture attendee data from ExpoLogic. Exhibitors and Sponsor will receive an early attendee list on May 31, 2024 that includes name, title, organization, city, and state or province.

Visit this page to learn more and register staff.

Yes, additional exhibitor badges will be available for $315 each before May 3 and $515 after May 3. Exhibitor badges grant access the to expo hall and Sunday Welcome Reception only. Exhibitor/Delegate badges will be available for $645 each*. Exhibitor/Delegate badges grant access to the expo hall, Sunday Welcome Reception, all general education sessions, and delegate lunches. Visit this page to learn more and register staff.

Some sponsor levels include additional discounts on exhibitor/delegate badges, please refer to your contract for details.

Visit our Sponsorship Opportunities page to find out more about getting your company noticed beyond the Exhibit Hall floor. Sponsorship options available starting January 2024.

Hospitality events cannot conflict with any GFOA session or conference-related event. (Please note that GFOA’s Welcome Reception will take place on Sunday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and GFOA’s Closing Event will take place on Tuesday from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.)

Open nights to host a hospitality event are:

Saturday, June 8, 2024, after 5:00 pm.

Sunday, June 9, 2024, after 7:00 pm.

Monday, June 10, 2024, after 5:30 pm.

If you need event assistance with planning your hospitality event, please contact: Elizabeth Bryant, Destination Experience Manager at VisitOrlando.

Connections Housing is the ONLY official housing company for this event and will not contact attendees directly to make a reservation. Booking through GFOA’s official housing provider will ensure that attendees receive the GFOA discounted rate and are working with a reputable company and that credit card information is secure. Click here to access the housing reservation portal. Click here to visit the interactive conference hotel map.

Yes, GFOA will provide daily shuttle service between the DoubleTree, Hilton, Renaissance, and Residence Inn at SeaWorld and the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse. The Hyatt Regency, Rosen Plaza, and Rosen Centre are connected by pedestrian bridge to the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse.

Yes, there is onsite parking available for a fee in the Orange County Convention Center's West Parking Lot. Click here to learn more.

Please contact exhibit@gfoa.org with exhibit and sponsorship questions.