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Conference Location:

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 5700 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Conference Dates:

October 10, 2024 - October 11, 2024

The 2024 Virginia Sea Grant Symposium is a professional development conference for students, mentors, researchers, and professionals who are interested in learning more about marine and coastal related careers, research, educational programs, and leadership. Participants will take part in professional development workshops and seminars, hear from celebrated guest speakers, and engage in meaningful networking sessions. The conference will host competitions for TED-like talks and poster presentations. Breakout session topics will include science communication, innovative design for resilient communities, team science, and science education literacy. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals can all take the next step on their path to success with Virginia Sea Grant!


Sponsorship Rates

Registration form code: VAseagrantSponsor

Ocean Level Sponsor: $1,500

  • Includes two full registrations (2-days + networking reception), table space for the entire conference, full-page ad in our program, two additional reception tickets for our Thursday night networking reception, Logo advertisements on the website, digital and print materials, Ability to brand a panel or session, Organization name/logo on marketing emails and announcements.

Bay Level Sponsor: $1,000

  • Includes one full registration (2-days + networking reception), table space for the entire, half-page ad in our program, one additional reception ticket for our Thursday night networking reception, logo advertisements on the website, digital and print materials, name/logo on marketing emails and announcements.

Student Sponsor: $900

  • Includes five full registration (2-days); four out of the five registrations must be students.

Tributary Level Sponsor: $400

  • Includes one full registration (2-days + networking reception), quarter-page ad in program, logo advertisements on website, digital, and print materials.

Exhibitor: $500

  • Includes one full registration (2-days + networking reception), table space for the entire conference, logo listed in program and on website.


Payment Options

Credit Card Payments:

Payment may be made using MasterCard, Visa, AMEX and Discover. If you pay by credit card, you will be redirected to our payment gateway and receive confirmation of payment.

Checks:

Checks should be made payable to "William & Mary"

Please print a copy of your registration confirmation, attach to your check, and mail to:

W&M Conference & Event Services

Attn: Virginia Sea Grant Symposium

PO Box 8795

Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795

Registration Cancellation Information:

Cancellation of registration must be received in writing to wmconf@wm.edu by 11.59pm on September 9, 2024 Refunds for cancellations received on or before September 10, 2024 will be charged a $50 processing fee. Tickets are non-transferable.

For questions regarding your registration or payment, please contact W&M Conference & Event Services via email (wmconf@wm.edu). Our office is open Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.