Sponsorship Opportunities
Stand Out as a Leader in Water Sustainability
Sponsoring the 2026 UF Water Institute Symposium positions your organization as a leader in addressing critical water issues while gaining visibility among a dynamic and influential audience. With over 500 expected attendees, the Symposium brings together faculty and students from across Florida, along with government officials, policymakers, engineers, scientists, water managers, industry leaders, legal experts, NGO representatives, and community members.
Your sponsorship not only elevates your organization among those shaping the future of water policy, science, and infrastructure—it also directly supports participation by helping to subsidize registration costs for students and others. It’s an opportunity to connect with potential collaborators and clients, make a meaningful impact, and align your brand with the people and ideas driving sustainable water solutions in Florida and beyond.
Why Sponsor the UF Water Institute Symposium?
As a sponsor, your organization will have the opportunity to:
- Promote your brand to more than 500 attendees, including key decision-makers and water experts
- Raise awareness of your efforts in sustainable water resource management
- Engage directly with scientists, engineers, and innovators at the forefront of water science and management
- Network with organizations leading advancements in water science, infrastructure, and policy
- Support reduced registration fees for all attendees—especially the heavily subsidized rates for students
New in 2026!
Maximize exposure and attendee engagement in our New Sponsor Exhibit Area—now the central hub for all refreshment breaks, lunches, networking events, the Career Fair, and the Poster Session!
Explore the Sponsorship Levels below to view the full benefits of sponsoring the 2026 UF Water Institute Symposium—including the new benefits we have added this year indicated by the water droplet ().
Sponsorship Levels
| Benefits at Each Sponsorship Level | Diamond $10,000+ |
Gold $5,000+ |
Silver $3,000+ |
Bronze $2,000+ |
Friends $750+ |
| Amount of complimentary registrations to attend the event (estimated $350 value each) |
5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Complimentary tabletop display space in exhibit area | 2 Tables (Preferred placement) |
2 Tables | 1 Table | 1 Table (Limited availability) |
No Table |
| Recognition as a Session Sponsor and the opportunity to briefly address the General Session on stage | During Keynote Sessions | During Plenary Sessions | No | No | No |
| Recognition on sponsor signage during the Career Fair | |||||
| Logo featured on Front Page of Website as a Premium Sponsor | |||||
| Logo to appear on custom beverage napkin during Career Fair | |||||
| Logo prominently displayed on a photo backdrop | |||||
| Brochures and materials distributed during registration (printing & delivery costs covered by sponsor) | |||||
| Exclusive Recognition Page on website with representative’s photo, contact listing, electronic brochure, and video | |||||
| Recognition on sponsor signage during Group Luncheons | |||||
| Social media shoutout on the UF Water Institute accounts | |||||
| Full-page recognition in the printed tabletop directory of the Career Fair | |||||
| Acknowledgement at the opening and closing sessions | |||||
| Recognition in session room PowerPoint slides | |||||
| Listed in the printed tabletop directory of the Career Fair | |||||
| Logo displayed on sponsor signage at the conference | |||||
| Logo displayed on Symposium website | |||||
| Logo displayed in publicity emails distributed to more than 5,000+ water systems professionals |
On the Sponsorship Commitment Form, you may choose from three payment options:
- Pay by credit card
- Indicate you will be mailing a check (have the check number handy if possible)
- Purchase Order / Request an Invoice*
*If an invoice is required for your organization to process the sponsorship payment, check the Request Invoice box on the financial section of the form and you will receive the invoice as a PDF attachment to your email confirmation. Sponsorship payments are payable to: University of Florida Leadership & Education Foundation, Inc. (UFLEF) [Federal ID: 59-3104978] and should be mailed to:
UFLEF, Inc.
PO Box 110750 (Physical: 2311 Mowry Road, Bldg. 78)
Gainesville, FL 32611
Not seeing the perfect package?
If you are interested in contributing to the symposium in a way not listed in our sponsorship options, please contact Jessica Bailey at j.bailey@ufl.edu.
