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March 24-25, 2026
Hilton University of Houston
Houston, TX

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🎯 Early Bird Discount Available!

Secure your sponsorship early and save—Early Bird pricing shown below on select packages.

Platinum Sponsorship $22,000 | $20,000 Early Bird

  • Advisory Board: Name a representative to the Port of the Future Advisory Board.
  • World Ports Directory: Premium Listing at Ports.MarineLink.com.
  • Featured Banner: MarineLink.com (1 month).
  • All-Access Passes (6 total):
    • Four (4) all-access conference registrations for company reps
    • Two (2) all-access registrations for booth staff
    • Each pass includes: Port Grants Workshop; all sessions; all food & beverage; Tuesday Networking Reception (Mar 24); Student Research Poster Contest; Port Houston Tour (first-come, first-served); full use of Attendee Hub.
    • Additional employee passes at $250/ea.
  • Double-Sized Exhibitor Booth:
    • 20′ × 8′ pipe & drape; carpet
    • One 6′ draped table, two side chairs, one wastebasket
    • Basic electricity & in-booth Wi-Fi
    • Priority booth selection (as sponsor)
  • Conference Roster: Names, titles, organization, and contact information.
  • Video Recordings: Access to all presentation recordings (PR use subject to presenter restrictions).
  • Speaker Opportunities (first-come, first-served):
    • Introduce a Keynote or Plenary speaker
    • 50-minute focused presentation with a participating seaport
    • Moderate or appear on selected panels (moderators/speakers register free)
  • PLATINUM-tier Branding: Website, comms, mobile app, onsite; logo & description on site; logo in breakout room loops; social posts (logo & sponsor activities).
  • Sponsor Page (Attendee Hub): Logo, banner, description, contact info, website, and booth number/location.
  • Scholarships: Four (4) student scholarships.
  • Port of the Future ’26 Magazine + eMag Supplement:
    • 2-page ad spread in the print magazine or 2-page content package
    • eMag supplement distributed with Maritime Reporter & Engineering News, Marine News, Offshore Engineer, Marine Technology Reporter
    • Content specs: 700–900 words; 3–4 images; optional author bio; deadline Feb 1

Event activities occur Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (reception) and conference days per agenda.

Gold Sponsorship $12,000 | $10,800 Early Bird

  • Advisory Board: Name a representative.
  • World Ports Directory: Premium Listing at Ports.MarineLink.com.
  • All-Access Passes (5 total):
    • Three (3) for company reps; two (2) for booth staff
    • Includes Workshop, sessions, F&B, Mar 24 networking reception, Student Poster Contest, Port Houston Tour (FCFS), Attendee Hub
    • Additional employee passes at $250/ea.
  • Double-Sized Exhibitor Booth: 20′ × 8′, 6′ table, carpet, two chairs, wastebasket, basic electricity & Wi-Fi, priority selection.
  • Conference Roster & Video Recordings (PR use subject to restrictions).
  • Speaker Opportunities (FCFS): 30-minute focused presentation with a seaport; moderate panel; speakers/moderators register free.
  • GOLD-tier Branding: Website, comms, app, onsite; logos on loops; social posts.
  • Sponsor Page (Attendee Hub) with full profile & booth info.
  • Scholarships: Three (3) student scholarships.
  • Port of the Future ’26 Magazine + eMag Supplement:
    • One-page advertisement in print magazine or two-page content package
    • eMag supplement distributed with MR, MN, OE, MTR
    • Content specs: 700–900 words; 3–4 images; optional author bio; deadline Feb 1

Reception: Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Silver Sponsorship $7,500 | $6,750 Early Bird

  • World Ports Directory: Premium Listing.
  • All-Access Passes (4 total): Two (2) for company reps; two (2) for booth staff; same inclusions as above; extra passes $250/ea.
  • Exhibitor Booth: 10′ × 8′ booth with 6′ table, carpet, two chairs, wastebasket; basic electricity & Wi-Fi; sponsor-priority selection.
  • Conference Roster & Video Recordings (PR use subject to restrictions).
  • Speaker Opportunity (FCFS): Moderate/present/participate; moderators/speakers register free.
  • SILVER-tier Branding: Website, comms, app, onsite; logo in breakout room loops; social posts.
  • Sponsor Page (Attendee Hub) with full profile & booth info.
  • Scholarships: Two (2) student scholarships.
  • Port of the Future ’26 Magazine + eMag Supplement:
    • One (1) page advertisement or one (1)-page content
    • eMag supplement with MR, MN, OE, MTR
    • Content specs: 350–450 words; 1–2 images; optional 25-word author bio + headshot; deadline Feb 1

Reception: Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

SPECIAL SPONSORSHIPS

Bronze Sponsorship (Specifically for Ports and Institutes of Higher Education) $5,000

  • Advisory Board: Membership on the Port of the Future Conference Advisory Board.
  • All-Access Passes (3 total): One (1) company rep + two (2) booth staff; same inclusions as above; extra passes $250/ea.
  • Exhibitor Booth: 10′ × 8′ booth; 6′ table, carpet, two chairs, wastebasket; basic electricity & Wi-Fi; sponsor-priority selection.
  • Conference Roster & Video Recordings (PR use subject to restrictions).
  • Speaker Opportunity (FCFS): Moderate/present/participate; moderators/speakers register free.
  • BRONZE-tier Branding: Website, comms, app, onsite; breakout loops; social posts.
  • Sponsor Page (Attendee Hub) with full profile & booth info.
  • Scholarship: One (1) student scholarship.
  • Port of the Future ’26 Magazine + eMag Supplement:
    • One (1) page advertisement or one (1)-page of content in the print magazine
    • eMag supplement with MR, MN, OE, MTR
    • Content specs: 350–450 words; 1–2 images; optional 25-word author bio + headshot; deadline Feb 1

Reception: Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Interested in a custom sponsorship package? Contact us to discuss tailored opportunities that align with your marketing goals.

For questions, contact Kevin Clement, Conference Director, at (512) 626-5413 or kclement@portofthefutureconference.com.