2023 Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

Maximize Your Visibility

The CERF Biennial Conference attracts attendees that are community leaders and have significant influence and purchasing power in a variety of markets. In 2021, there were more than 1,500 attendees representing a wide range of institutions and subdisciplines. Sponsoring or exhibiting at CERF 2023 will put your message in front of this active and engaged audience.

Please take a moment to review the 2023 Conference Prospectus to learn about all of the offerings for the upcoming event. 

Be sure to sign up as soon as you can to ensure you get the exclusive sponsorship you are looking for.

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If you have any questions please email the CERF office at [email protected].
Be sure to read the Sponsor & Exhibitor Terms & Conditions.

Why Partner with CERF? 

  • Raise awareness of your organization by spotlighting your unique services, products, programs, and ideas, marketing to an international audience through your exhibit booth. 

  • Recruit talent to your organization; CERF attendees include a high percentage of students and early career professionals looking for their next opportunity. 

  • Share your latest programs, achievements, and opportunities with a captive audience of coastal and estuarine scientists and managers.

  • Deliver an important message to your peers. Your organization plays an active role in advancing the understanding and wise stewardship of estuaries and coasts worldwide. 

  • Connect with your best clients and meet promising prospects. Enjoy a variety of opportunities to network and build relationships with attendees before, during, and after the conference. 

  • Garner goodwill amongst your target audience. You will be associated with a prestigious, high-profile forum that addresses important issues in estuarine and coastal research and management. 

  • Learn about new innovations and research in coastal and estuarine science. 

  • Receive national and international exposure through promotional activities before, during, and after the conference, including social media, newsletter, and emails. 

CERF 2023 Sponsor & Exhibitor Benefits 

Benefits Platinum
$12,000+		 Gold
$7,500+		 Silver
$5,000+		 Bronze
$2,500+		 Exhibitor
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Social media announcements pre- and post-conference 4 3 2 1  
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One pre-conference ad in your choice of CERF’s Up! Quarterly Bulletins Bulletin Deadlines: March Vol 49 (1): 15 January 2023 June
Vol 49 (2): 15 April 2023
September Vol 49 (3): 15 July 2023

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Spotlight article included in pre- and postconference email to attendees (100 words) Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 252 decimal. Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 252 decimal.      
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Exhibitor Packages

Booth Type BEFORE
1 May 2023 		 BETWEEN
2 May and 2 October 2023		 AFTER
3 October 2023
Commercial and for-profit booths $1,750 $2,000
 $2,500
Non-profit booths $1,000 $1,250 $1,500
Additionial name badge* $250 $250

$250


*Sponsors and exhibitors are limited to no more than three (3) additional name badges at the discounted rate. Additional badges beyond the three will be charged at full conference registration rates.

Add-On Sponsor Options

$7,500–$10,000

ECO-FRIENDLY DIGITAL SIGNAGE SPONSOR
(ONE AVAILABLE)

Have your company logo displayed on all digital signage throughout the event. Please reach out to the CERF office via email at [email protected] if you are interested in this opportunity.

$7,500

WI-FI SPONSOR
(ONE AVAILABLE)

Provide complimentary internet access throughout the venue space for participants. You will be able to select the WiFi password and can make it your company's name.

$5,000

APP SPONSOR
(ONE AVAILABLE)

Provide complimentary internet access throughout the venue space for participants. You will be able to select the WiFi password and can make it your company's name.

$2,000

FLOOR DECALS
(UNLIMITED AVAILABLE)

Blaze a path to your booth with floor decals that feature your company and booth number. Get creative with shapes to draw even more interest!

$2,000

LANYARDS
(ONE AVAILABLE)

Show your support by sponsoring the CERF 2023 lanyard! Each attendee will receive this item during registration and will wear it throughout the duration of the event.

$500

MOBILE APP PUSH NOTIFICATION
(UNLIMITED AVAILABLE)

Send a notification via the official mobile app and push traffic to your booth. More than 80% of attendees download the app! Content is subject to approval.