F3: Future of Freight Festival  ·  Awards Dinner

The Most Important
Night in Freight.

An evening celebrating the Shipper of Choice and FreightTech Award winners — the most innovative companies in freight. This is not a conference dinner. It's a purpose-built room of 300+ decision-makers, live award announcements and access that can't be bought.

DateOctober 26, 2026
VenueThe Signal Chattanooga, TN
AttireBusiness Professional
The Room
No booths. No pitching. A curated evening designed around status, access, and proximity.

The F3 Awards Dinner brings together the freight industry's founders, investors, enterprise buyers and shipper executives in one room. Your night includes a cocktail reception, live award announcements on stage and live music during dinner. Your buyers are in this room. So are the other businesses trying to reach them.

250
Guests

Founders, C-suite, investors, and enterprise buyers.

50+
Shipper Executives

Your buyers are already in the room. Attendees from Supply Chain Day — FreightWaves shipper-only event —carry over into the dinner.

100
FreightTech 100 Companies Recognized

All 100 recognized during the program. FreightTech 25 and Shipper of Choice winners announced live on stage.

The Evening
How the Night Unfolds

From the first cocktail to the last conversation, every element of the evening is built for meaningful connection.

01
Cocktail Reception
Pre-dinner networking with the founders, executives, and buyers who matter to your business. Grab your FreightTech 100 award and commemorate the night with our on-site photographer against a stunning evening backdrop.
02
Awards Dinner
Seated dinner. Business professional attire. Industry-level conversation guaranteed.
03
Live Awards Ceremony
All FreightTech 100 companies recognized in front of the industry's most influential audience. FreightTech 25 and Shipper of Choice
04
Live Entertainment
Live music during dinner. This is not your average industry awards night.
Get Involved
Interested in the Awards?

The FreightTech 100 recognizes the most innovative technology companies in freight. The Shipper of Choice award recognizes the shippers freight carriers most want to work with. Nominations are open submit your organization for consideration today.

Nominate for FreightTech 100Nominate for Shipper of Choice
Table Packages
Reserve Your Table

Tables are limited. Each package includes 8 seats with assigned placement and F3:  so your team can extend the trip through the full festival Oct 2728. Contact Dale Stewart to confirm availability and lock in your spot.

Executive
Executive Table
$7,000
8 seats · $
  • 8 reserved seats with general floor placement
  • Recognition during the event
  • Two (2) F3 ded stay for the full festival Oct 2728
  • Cocktail reception access for all guests
Reserve Executive Table
Custom
Multi-Table / Custom Package
Contact Us
For larger groups or custom builds
  • Multiple Presenting or Executive table reservations
  • Combined with event sponsorship assets
  • Custom branding and recognition opportunities
  • Priority seating and event integration
  • Best for agencies, investor groups, and major brands
Contact Dale
Individual Tickets
Can't Fill a Full Table?

Individual seats are available for founders, investors, and senior operators who want a seat at the industry's most exclusive dinner. Limited availability these go fast.

Individual Seat
Awards Dinner Only
$595
plus tax & fees
  • One seat at the F3 Awards Dinner
  • Cocktail reception access
  • Dinner and live awards ceremony
  • Access alongside up to 300 industry leaders
Register
Combo
Awards Dinner + F3
$1,695
plus tax & fees
  • Everything is Awards Dinner Only
  • Full access to F3: Future of Freight Festival (Oct 27-28)
  • Savings vs. purchasing separately
  • Single registration, single payment
Register
Sponsorship
Own the Room

Each sponsorship asset is exclusive one company per placement. Sponsors gain high-visibility brand presence throughout the evening in front of freight's most influential decision-makers.

These opportunities are particularly valuable for companies seeking brand visibility, PR coverage, or recruitment positioning even if you're not a FreightTech 100 nominee.

Pricing and availability on request. Contact Dale Stewart for the full sponsorship menu.

Contact Dale Stewart
📸
Step-and-Repeat / Photo Wall
Brand logo backdrop for the winner's announcement and press photography. Maximum earned media exposure.
Exclusive
🏆
Winner's Circle Photo Area
Branded photo experience for FreightTech 25 and Shipper of Choice winners post-announcement.
Exclusive
🎟
Entrance Branding
First impression ownership. Your brand is the first thing 300 executives see as they arrive at The Signal.
Exclusive
Reserve Your Spot
Ready to Be in the Room?

Tables are limited and fill early. Individual seats have limited availability. Contact Dale Stewart directly to confirm what's available and lock in your spot.

Questions? Contact Dale Stewart at dstewart@firecrown.com
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get more information about the awards?
What is the dress code?
Do I make a speech if I win?
Can I bring a guest?
Can I buy additional awards?
Will there be photography at the event?
How do I find out if I've won?
Do I need to attend if I've been nominated for a FreightTech or Shipper of Choice Award?
If my plans change, and I can't attend, can I cancel?
How does seating work? Can my team sit together?
Questions? Contact Dale Stewart at dstewart@firecrown.com

a 7-minute showdown

Rapid-Fire Demos

Do you have what it takes to present your product in record time? Our Rapid-Fire Demos showcase the latest industry advancements and technology by ensuring the most important details are covered as participants work against the clock. You will have seven minutes to introduce the audience to your company and product. Once your time is up, the lights go out and the audio is cut—no exceptions! Compete against industry peers for coveted Best In Show recognition. Think you have what it takes to beat the clock? Sign up to demo today!
SIGN UP TO DEMO

Enter for a chance to pitch & win $100K in prizes

Marketing & Media Summit

Are you a marketing expert who is looking to take your game to the next level? Think you have what it takes to compete against the best of the best?

For the first time, F3 will offer attendees a one day session – the Marketing and Media Summit – where marketing and brand experts from some of the hottest brands will share insights on how to leverage all forms of modern media (social media, influencers, digital, and video) to tell your story, grow your business and sell your product.

As part of this summit, FreightWaves will hold the first ever Ultimate Marketing Challenge, and three winners will receive prizes totaling $100,000 to accelerate their marketing efforts and reach 100,000+ freight industry leaders with a FreightWaves Media & Events credit!

Learn more, and sign up for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that could launch your organization to new heights! Act fast before this opportunity passes you by.

View Giveaway Rules