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Davis Conference Center

DAVIS CONFERENCE CENTER

Scheduling

  • Designed to host large, multi-day conferences for units at MAFB 
  • Operating hours are 0730-1630, Mon-Fri; closed on weekends 
  • Events can start as early as 0800 and must end NLT 1530 each day 
  • Priority 1-6 ARW/CC & CENTCOM/SOCOM/CCs | Bumping Rights 
  • Priority 2 (on base) can schedule 6 months in advance 

Prohibited Uses 

  • Meetings held to discuss or conduct unofficial or personal business 
  • Events held by Private Organization, Non-Federal Entities , etc. 
  • Commercial enterprises, Book Signings, Fundraisers/sales, events etc. 
  • Recruitment events, job & education fairs, tech shows, etc. 
  • Social events such as birthdays, anniversaries, receptions, or parties 

Meeting Rooms

  • Auditorium - 230 seats | Projection System | Secure VTC 
  • CORONA Room - 80 seats | Projection System | Virtual Collaboration 
  • CENTCOM Wing - 42 seats | Projection System | 1, 2, or 3 Rooms 
  • Tampa Room  - 13 seats | Projection System | Secure Teleconference 

Retirement Ceremonies

  • O-6s and above, GS-15s and above, CW5/CW05, and E-9s 
  • Ceremonies must be conducted/officiated by a general officer (GO) 
  • Priority 4, non-mission essential events; subject to bumping 
  • Scheduled up to 2 months | Fridays only | Auditorium only 
  • DCC is not setup for receptions (due to mission requirements) 

Additional Info 

  • On-site catering services offered through 2-Brews & Cafe Charle
  • Facility closed on holidays, family days, goal days, etc. 
  • DCC staff does not accept requests for reserved parking 

Point of Contact
Davis Conference Center Event Scheduling

  • Phone: (813) 828-9280 
  • Email: eventscheduling@us.af.mil 
  • In-Person:7633 Bayshore Blvd, MacDill AFB, FL 33621
  • Site Visits/Tours: By appointment only 

MacDill AFB Instruction 90-100, Davis Conference Center

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MacDill AFB Gate Operation Information

In an effort to expedite processing at all gates, drivers must lower their front and rear windows, and collect IDs/credentials from ALL passengers BEFORE approaching the gate.

NOTE: Due to security operations and gate maintenance, gate operating times and closures can occur at any time.

***For modified gate hours due to holidays, exercises or other events, visit our Facebook page here***

Normal Gate Hours of Operation

Dale Mabry Gate

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Commercial Lane: 3 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. Monday - Friday& all day on weekends

After hours visitor passes will be issued at Dale Mabry Gate only

 

Bayshore Gate

Monday - Friday: 5:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

 

Tanker Way Gate (Port Tampa commercial vehicle gate)

*POV traffic* Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.

*Commercial vehicle traffic* Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

NOTE: ALL commercial drivers must use Tanker Way Gate during operating hours.

 

MacDill Gate

*Inbound traffic only*  Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.

*Outbound traffic only*  Monday - Friday: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Visitor Control Center VCC (813) 828-2737 (Dale Mabry Gate)

Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Closed on Holidays

 

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Requirements

All vehicle passengers are required to present a picture ID (valid driver’s license, passport, etc.)

If individual is a resident to the country, residency card and social security card must be provided in addition to a valid photo ID

Vehicle drivers must present proof of valid insurance and vehicle registration.

Fleet vehicle: The vehicle is identified by the plates, which shall be of a distinctive color; have the word "Fleet" appearing at the bottom and the word "Florida" appearing at the top. Fleet vehicles are not required to have vehicle registration, but must have proof of insurance.

Personnel must present a bill of lading, invoice, work order, or service call contract, etc., and Point of Contact (POC).

Call the Visitor Control Center (813) 828-2737 for installation access information.

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