MATCH! Program

MATCH!

Introducing FDIC MATCH!

FDIC’s MATCH! VIP Program is a highly interactive meeting format that brings together decision makers and suppliers in order to create a PRODUCTIVE and COLLABORATIVE network during the event. As a MATCH! VIP you are introduced to a customized meeting experience, that makes the most efficient use of your time, connecting you with vendors who offer the products and services you need to purchase.

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

Advantages and Benefits of Being a FDIC MATCH! VIP

MATCH! VIP attendees select who they want to meet with and pre-schedule a 20 minute, one on one meeting in the MATCH! lounge for uninterrupted, private conversations
MATCH! VIP attendees can meet with vendors 3 hours before the exhibit hall officially opens to take care of your most pressing needs through MATCH!
Meetings are pre-scheduled, allowing both parties to do their research and come to the table prepared for a productive conversation
Enjoy a special attending package with exclusive perks including: One YEAR FREE online membership with (5) logins for the Fire Engineering Books & Videos Streaming Video Library and a 50% discount on a one time purchase at Fire Engineering Books & Videos Booth (#6094) at show site

Personalized

Focused one-on-one meetings to ask questions and make informed decisions for your department
20 minutes of undivided attention from the vendors – no competing for their attention
Discuss personalized needs with vendors and mutually determine how they can be addressed in product development

Efficient

Meetings are scheduled and planned ahead of time to maximize your FDIC experience
Tell us what you’re looking to purchase and our system organically compiles a list of participating companies whose product and service lines match those needs
Take care of your most pressing needs through MATCH! meetings and have time to explore the show floor for even more

Convenient

Personal Program Managers to assist with securing your one-on-one meetings and offer assistance with registration questions
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
Meetings in the MATCH! VIP lounge so you can schedule them in time blocks that make the most sense for you

How Does the MATCH! Program Work?

FDIC MATCH! VIP Attendees are asked to complete a sourcing profile
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 request 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

Who Qualifies as an FDIC MATCH! VIP Attendee?

FDIC MATCH! VIP Attendees will include authorized buyers (or recommenders) made up of high ranking department officers, committee members and chairs with purchasing authority and power who have demonstrated an immediacy of purchase.