Bringing response
back to basics

What is
Gulf Response Alliance?

Effective response starts with strong fundamentals. GRA 2026 is our inaugural event, building on decades of Gulf spill response experience. It brings together industry, institutional, and operational leaders for three days of hands-on training  and coordination around oil spill prevention and response. This year’s focus is back  to basics: reinforcing the capabilities and partnerships responders rely on in the field.

Why Attend?

Connect

Build a strong network of partners you rely on for emergency prevention and response. GRA 2026 offers multiple opportunities for cross-sector engagement across the response community.

Learn

Gain insights grounded in real-world response experience from seasoned practitioners. Sessions will focus on core principles and current practices informed by field-tested tools and methods.

Align

Effective response relies on shared expectations and coordination. Our goal is to provide a platform for organizations to align around common approaches across the response community.

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for GRA 2026

September 28-30, 2026

PALMER EVENTS CENTER - AUSTIN, TX

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Gulf Response Alliance 2026