Organizations, private sector firms and government agencies are invited to become supporting partners in hosting the symposium. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting community and take advantage of this opportunity. For a print friendly version of sponsorship information, download the PDF of our Sponsorship Prospectus:
Benefits of Sponsorship
- Rub shoulders and engage with hundreds of researchers, managers, and agency leaders driving significant advances in identifying bloom causes, algal cell and toxin testing, monitoring, forecasting, and control to better protect public health, coastal economies, and maintain critical ecosystem services.
- Host a display in the Exhibit Hall to showcase your products and services.
- Connect with members of the HAB community during sessions, networking breaks, and social functions.
- Gain visibility during extensive promotions in the months and years leading up to the symposium.
How to Become a Sponsor
Complete these steps to confirm your support. As soon as we receive your logo, recognition begins immediately!
- Refer to the table below to confirm your preferred sponsorship level and associated benefits,
- Scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the Become a Sponsor button.
- Complete the online sponsorship commitment and payment form.
- Payment may be made immediately by credit card, or you can select the pay by check or purchase order option.
- If you require an invoice, check the box at the top of the page to request one and an invoice will be sent as a PDF attached to your final sponsor confirmation.
- If you don’t receive the confirmation, check your spam folder. The email comes from kimmer72@.uflufl.edu.
Sponsorship Levels
| Benefits at Each Sponsorship Level | Platinum $7,500+ |
Gold $5,000+ |
Silver $2,500+ |
| Complimentary registrations to attend the event | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Complimentary tabletop display space in exhibit area | 2 Tables (Preferred placement) |
1 Table | 1 Table |
| Logo featured on Front Page of Website as a Premium Sponsor | |||
| Logo to appear on custom beverage napkin during Welcome Reception | |||
| Option to give away door prizes in Poster and Sponsor Display area | |||
| A brochure insertion in attendee packets (Printing & delivery costs covered by sponsor) | |||
| Exclusive Recognition Page on web site with representative’s photo, contact listing, electronic brochure, and video | |||
| Recognition on sponsor signage during Closing Dinner Banquet | |||
| Recognition on signage at a charging station | |||
| Registration list (Post-event) | |||
| Acknowledgement at the opening and closing sessions | |||
| Logo included on the back cover of the program book | |||
| Recognition as a sponsor in the program book | |||
| Logo displayed on sponsor signage at the conference | |||
| Logo displayed in monthly publicity emails | |||
| Logo displayed on Sponsor Recognition Page on the conference website |
- Sponsorships will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis and upon receipt of payment, but the sooner you confirm your support, the sooner your organization starts being recognized in our publicity emails and on the web site.
- Sponsorship payments must be received by Friday, September 25, 2026 to be recognized in print.
- Should Acts of God or natural or public health emergencies preclude this event from being held in-person, sessions will be held virtually via Zoom and your sponsorship will remain intact.
Questions? Contact Beth Miller-Tipton at bmt@.uflufl.edu.
