Sponsors
🎯 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 content package or 2-page ad spread in the print magazine
- eMag supplement distributed with Maritime Reporter & Engineering News, Marine News, Offshore Engineer, Marine Technology Reporter
- Content specs: 700–900 words; 3–4 images; optional 25-word author bio + headshot; deadline Feb 1
Event activities occur Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (reception) and conference days per agenda.
Platinum Sponsors
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:
- Half-page advertisement in print magazine
- eMag supplement distributed with MR, MN, OE, MTR
- (Doc also notes a two-page content option with 700–900 words, 3–4 images, optional author bio, Feb 1 deadline.)
Reception: Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Gold Sponsors
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 of content in print (ads/articles/photos)
- 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.
Silver Sponsors
Student Research Poster Contest
Support the next generation of maritime professionals by sponsoring our student research competition.
Lanyard Sponsor
Ensure your brand is visible around the necks of every attendee throughout the conference.
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 of content in the print magazine (ads/articles/photos)
- 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.
Bronze Sponsors
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.