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The 2026 Gulf Resilience Community of Practice (COP) Annual Meeting will take place November 16–18, 2026, at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.

Sponsorships directly support event operations, speaker travel, participant engagement, field experiences and networking opportunities that help make this regional gathering possible. Sponsors also gain visibility alongside leaders working in resilience, adaptation, coastal management, education and community engagement across the Gulf Coast.

Sponsorship levels are connected to key event experiences and include recognition opportunities throughout the meeting. Select sponsorship tiers also include complimentary registrations and the opportunity to sponsor program elements such as coffee breaks, meals, sessions, tool cafés, transportation or field trips.

• Community Supporter | $150–$499
  Name listed on event website and sponsor recognition slides.
• Coastal Partner | $500–$999
  Logo on website and shared signage, recognition in event materials, and eligibility for limited Coffee Break Sponsorship opportunities with signage and verbal acknowledgment.
• Resilience Sponsor | $1,000–$2,999
  Medium logo placement, 2 complimentary registrations, and eligibility for limited Session or Tool Café Sponsorship opportunities including moderator recognition or a short lightning talk.
• Gulf Champion | $3,000–$4,999
  Large logo placement, verbal recognition during opening remarks, 4 complimentary registrations, and eligibility for limited meal sponsorship opportunities with prominent signage and program mentions.
• Presenting Sponsor | $5,000+
  Premier logo placement across event branding, verbal recognition during key sessions, 6+ complimentary registrations, sponsor spotlight opportunities, and eligibility for exclusive top-tier activations such as field trip, transportation or full meal sponsorships.

Named sponsorship opportunities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Early commitment ensures the best visibility and alignment with your preferred sponsorship component.

Before purchasing sponsorship, please contact Anna Weis at [email protected] to discuss availability and sponsorship options.

Thank you for supporting collaboration, innovation and resilience across Gulf Coast communities.