MATCH! Program

MATCH!

Are you in charge of selecting products or services for your department? Then FDIC’s MATCH! program is the most convenient and efficient way to get it done.

Avoid the crowds and the ‘tire kickers’ and meet one on one with exhibitors YOU select for a 20-minute private conversation, off the show floor. Get a jump start on vendor selection since you’re able to meet with exhibitors a full FOUR hours before the exhibit hall opens to the public.

Tell us what product or service you’re looking for, and our MATCH! platform returns a list of participating exhibitors who meet that need. Then, you pick who to meet with. It doesn’t get any easier than this!

This MATCH! program is by far the most amazing and personable program that FDIC has ever done. It makes it easier to speak with the reps you want to meet with

Carl Brown, Asst. Chief
Union TWP. Fire Department, IN
It was an incredible experience. We enjoyed meeting with vendors we weren’t familiar with and allowed us to get the information we needed.

Kaylan Driskell, Fire Chief
Magnolia Springs VFD
The MATCH! program rocks. Firefighters are no nonsense and like to get things done. This program allows for straightforward, one on one meetings with the vendors you need. MATCH! was able to provide that and treated us like VIPs. Well worth it.

Wayne Morris, Captain
Eugene Springfield Fire, OR
If you’re looking for something specific, MATCH! is the best place to do it. Being able to sit down with a vendor and have a conversation, uninterrupted, is invaluable.

Anthony Segars, Fire Chief
Belmont Fire Dept, SC
An excellent opportunity to sit down with vendors and describe your specific needs to see if they can meet them. It was outstanding!

Brian McNevin, Fire Marshal
Southern Stone County FPD, MO
This is my second FDIC and this one is much better than last year. The MATCH! VIP Lounge made this much more enjoyable.

Ed Clancy, Captain
FDNY
MATCH! is a very comfortable, personalized and interactive format. You can get information, ask questions and get immediate answers.

Burke Stiles, Captain
City of Leduc Fire Services, AB

PERSONALIZED
YOU decide who to meet with

EFFICIENT
Meetings take place in the VIP Lounge

CONVENIENT
MATCH! concierge assistance throughout

Indicate your most pressing product or service needs then select the exhibitors you wish to see
Pre-scheduled meetings so exhibitor knows who you are
20 minutes of undivided attention – no competing with the crowds
Focused, private conversations to ask questions, discuss personalized needs and make informed decisions

MATCH! software suggests companies whose product and service lines match your identified need
Meetings are pre-scheduled so you can do your homework and come to the table prepared for a productive conversation
Opens four hours before the exhibit hall so you can take care of your ‘must dos’ before the exhibits open
Take care of your most pressing needs through MATCH! meetings and have time to explore the show floor for even more

Personal program manager to assist with securing your meetings and offer assistance
Meetings in the MATCH! VIP lounge so you can schedule them in time blocks that make the most sense for you
Access to the VIP Lounge during the entire show giving you a place to sit, relax and recharge with free Wi-Fi, power and refreshments throughout the day
Virtual meetings available if you couldn’t cover it all onsite, couldn’t make it to Indy, or need a follow up meeting for your team back home

How Does the MATCH! Program Work?

FDIC MATCH! VIP Attendees are asked to complete a sourcing profile that identifies what their current product or service needs are
Our matchmaking system then works to organically generate vendor recommendations based on their specified product or service offerings
VIPs will then decide if they would like to take a meeting with the vendor – the decision to meet is controlled by the attendee
VIPs agree to complete five, 20 minute meetings during their time at the event
If not attending FDIC in Indy, VIPs can still take advantage of the MATCH! service virtually

Who Qualifies as an FDIC MATCH! VIP Attendee?

MATCH! VIPs are decision makers, authorized buyers or recommenders made up of high ranking department officers, committee members and chairs
MATCH! is all about efficiency and convenience for BOTH the attendee and exhibitor, so participants must be in the process of selecting or researching products or services to purchase within the next 24 months

Interested in Participating

Please fill out the form below and our program manager Susan Charamut, will reach out to you directly.

MATCH! Program

MATCH! Program