GRA 2026 Schedule At a Glance

September 28-30, 2026

PALMER EVENTS CENTER - AUSTIN, TX

12:00 - 17:00

Exhibitors move-in

08:00 - 09:00

Opening General Session

Welcome Remarks, Keynote Address

09:00 - 16:00

Exhibit Hall Open

9:00 - 11:00

Onsite Demonstrations

11:00 - 12:00

Government Updates

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch

Food Trucks Available at Palmer

13:00 - 16:00

Workshops

14:30 - 15:00

Coffee Break

14:30 - 16:00

Onsite Demonstrations

16:30 - 18:00

On Water Demonstrations

18:00 - 21:00

Hula Hut Networking Event

08:00 - 16:00

Exhibit Hall Open

08:00 - 12:00

Workshops

10:00 - 10:30

Coffee Break

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch

Food Trucks Available at Palmer

13:00 - 16:00

Workshops

14:00 - 18:00

Exhibitor Move-Out

19:00 - 22:00

Awards & Celebration

22:00

Event Concludes

Event Locations

Palmer Events Center

  • 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704
  • Primary venue for GRA meetings, Exhibit Hall, and special events.

Hula Hut

  • 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78703
  • Venue for on-water demonstrations.
  • Opening Night Reception.

Hotel blocks

Hilton Hotel

Gulf Response Alliance Room Block – Embassy Suites Austin South Congress – September 2026

Hyatt Regency

208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Hyatt Place

211 East 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Secure Your Spot

September 28-30, 2026 – Palmer Events Center – Austin, TX

TIER A1

Full Attendee Registration

TIER A2 BEST VALUE

Group Attendee Registration

TIER A3

Government Attendee Registration

Registration Cancellation Policy

Cancellation requests received 60 days or more prior to the event start date.

Cancellation requests received 30–59 days prior to the event.

Cancellation requests received less than 30 days prior to the event. Registrations may be transferred to another individual at no cost up to 7 days before the event. Only valid for the 2026 Gulf Response Alliance event.

If the event is postponed or canceled due to circumstances beyond control (weather, government action, etc.), registration fees may be transferred to a future event or refunded at the discretion of GRA.