Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship of the Water Institute Symposium gives your organization valuable exposure to faculty, staff, and students from Florida's institutions of higher learning as well as scientists, engineers, academics, non-governmental organizations, policy makers, water managers, industry representatives, lawyers, stakeholders, and the public invested in water resource sustainability initiatives. Your participation in the Water Institute events can have a positive effect on the future of your organization, as the availability of your products and services will be publicized to scientists who strive to advance their research capabilities. Many of the symposium participants will be key stakeholders in the expanding effort to create sustainable water resources programs, institutions, and communities in Florida.
Why Sponsor the UF Water Institute Symposium?
As a sponsor, your organization will have the opportunity to:
- Promote your brand to more than 500 expected attendees
- Raise awareness of your efforts in sustainable water resource management
- Interact with key decision makers
- Showcase your organization to governmental, private, non-profit and contracting organizations
- Network with companies and research institutions advancing water science and infrastructure
- 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've 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 $1,500+ |
Friends $500+ |
| 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 | No Table |
| Recognition as a Session Sponsor and the opportunity to briefly address the General Session on stage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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.
