Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with the Gulf Response Alliance to showcase your commitment to
response excellence and connect with industry leaders.

Sponsorships to the GRA are 100% tax deductible as the Oceans and Wildlife Institute is a 501 (c)3.

September 28-30, 2026 | PALMER EVENTS CENTER - AUSTIN, TX

Session & Reception Sponsorships

TIER S1

Opening Night Reception - Hula Hut

Benefits:

Includes host food, beverage (drink tickets), offsite venue, and sponsor recognition
Logo placement on all meeting materials (signage, printed program, and website)
Prominent signage during Opening Night Reception
Recognition during the Opening Night Reception
Five (5) full attendee registrations

Materials Sponsorships

TIER EX2

Attendee Lanyards

$8,000 Exclusive

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Sponsor

$20,000

Premier logo placement on GRA website (homepage and sponsorship page)
Recognition as a Presenting-Level Sponsor in digital and printed materials
On-stage recognition during General Session
Full-page printed program recognition
Dedicated sponsor spotlight in one pre-event email blast
Recognition on event signage (registration area, general session)
Forty (40) complimentary full program registrations
Social media recognition (minimum of three dedicated posts)
Inclusion in post-event thank-you communications

Gold Sponsor

$15,000

Prominent logo placement on GRA website sponsorship page
Recognition during General Session
Half-page digital program recognition
Sponsor spotlight in one pre-event email blast (grouped recognition)
Recognition on event signage
Thirty (30) complimentary full program registrations
Social media recognition (minimum of two posts)
Inclusion in post-event thank-you communications

Silver Sponsor

$10,000

Logo placement on GRA website sponsorship page
Recognition in printed program
Recognition on event signage
Twenty (20) complimentary full program registrations
Social media recognition (minimum of one post)
Inclusion in post-event thank-you communications

Bronze Sponsor

$5,000

Supporting Sponsor

$2,500

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.

Palmer Events Center details

Parking & Garage Access

Protip for Attendees: For faster garage access, use the garage entrance on Riverside Drive. However, please be aware that the westbound lanes of Riverside Drive will be closed. Eastbound lanes will remain open, allowing access to the garage from South Lamar.

Please note that Palmer Events Center is now a cashless facility.

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