MATCHMAKING

The Navy Gold Coast Matchmaking Program delivers the most value to organizations looking to accelerate connections, gain visibility, and create real business opportunities within the defense and government contracting ecosystem. By offering structured, in-person meetings through a managed platform, it transforms what could be months of outreach into a single, highly productive event.

Our Matchmaking program allows for each registered attendee to have up to three 15-minute appointments with buyers from the government and large companies (Primes). In 2025, we had over 80 buyers participating and are expecting to have 90+ this year. Once again, we are utilizing the EventDex platform for registered participants to schedule their in-person meetings at the conference.

Navy Gold Coast Matchmaking – FAQ

Who Benefits from the Navy Gold Coast Matchmaking Program

View the list of Gold Coast Matchmaking 2026 Buyers

• You must be registered for the conference to receive access to the EventDex platform, it is not automatically updated. I will receive the list from registration to update the matchmaking platform.
• Scheduling will be made online through the EventDex platform, they will send emails to update your profile and regarding appointment scheduling opening.
• Appointments are held in person at the conference, we will be in the Sails Pavillion (straight back).
• Please make sure that you are able to receive EventDex emails by whitelisting the EventDex website. (Instructions below).

Appointment setting will open with the following schedule:

• Sponsors (Limit of 3 Appointments Per Registrant): July 28, 2026, 0900 PST
• Early bird (Limit of 3 Appointments Per Registrant):  July 30, 2026, 0900 PST
• All registrants (Limit of 3 Appointments Per Registrant): August 3, 2026, 0900 PST
• Appointment Limits Removed: August 11, 2026, 0900 PST
• Appointment Scheduling Closes: August 14, 2026, 1200 PST
• All appointments must be selected before the conference starts.

Important Notes for a Successful Process

• All appointments will be scheduled through the EventDex platform. We will not be making any onsite. We usually have opportunities for walk-in appointments depending on buyer availability.
• Please come prepared for your meetings by knowing who you are meeting with and at what time. We will not provide this information during the event. It is available on the EventDex app.

• Please be patient with us, we are all volunteers. Rest assured that we will do our best to resolve any issue that may arise.
• Arriving early for your appointment is the best practice, if you are not there after we have seated everyone during your appointment time, your spot may be given to someone waiting for a chance to meet with that buyer.
• Please do not run, push or shove your way to your appointments the area is chaotic enough with me around.
• We will ring a bell when the meeting time is over. Please wrap up your conversation as soon as possible to be respectful of the next person’s appointment with that buyer.
• If you missed scheduling your appointments, see any of the matchmaking volunteers for your best course of action to make the most out of the conference.
• Virtual meeting options do not apply – all meetings are held onsite at the conference.