2022 WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter - Annual Conference

300 Poydras Street,New Orleans LA 70130

07 November, 2022

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GENERAL INFORMATION: WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter event website.   The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Western Dredging Association is conducting its annual meeting from November 7-9, in New Orleans, LA. The meeting will provide a forum for exchanging information of interest to the dredging industry and its associates. Representatives from all areas of the industry, including regulatory, resource agencies, contracting, and manufacturing, will attend to discuss dredging economics, benefits, technologies, and current issues. The Gulf Coast WEDA Conference is anticipated to be well-attended by a wide range of navigation stakeholders, including: dredging contractors, vendors, facility operators, shippers, Environmental Resource Agencies, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As such, the conference will provide a unique opportunity for your business to showcase its capability and support WEDA through sponsorships. Mr. Ken Myers, President of WEDA – Gulf Coast Chapter, is your main point-of-contact for all sponsorship inquiries. Ken's contact information is provided below:  Ken Myers - [email protected] TENTATIVE CONFERENCE AGENDA: Monday (11/7/22) – The Dredging 101 Course will be instructed by Dr. Donald Haynes from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. That will be followed by an Ice Breaker from 6-8 PM at the Lowes Hotel. Tuesday (11/8/22) – The agenda will consist of technical presentations and a luncheon program with a keynote speaker. The afternoon session will conclude with chapter business and appointment of board members for 2023. Following the meeting, please join us for a reception and cruise aboard the Steamboat City of New Orleans. Boarding will begin at 6 PM from at the 400 Toulouse St. dock for an evening cruise between 7 and 9 PM. Wednesday (11/9/22) – A unique half-day session will allow WEDA members and dredging industry personnel to meet key USACE District representatives and state government officials on a one-on-one basis for discussion of upcoming dredging projects. LOCATION: Located in the heart of Downtown New Orleans Art District, discover comfort, soulful experiences, and easy access to restaurants, shops, and historic sites around the Big Easy. The hotel features large guest room accommodations near the Riverfront. HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Government room block https://www.loewshotels.com/new-orleans/group-western-dredging-gulf-chapter-regional-2022-government-rooms Non-government room block: https://www.loewshotels.com/new-orleans/group-western-dredging-gulf-chapter-regional-2022 DREDGING 101 SHORT COURSE - fee $100 The Dredging 101 - “Basics of Dredging, Dredged Material Management and Environmental Considerations” course has been developed and is provided exclusively by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) for the purpose of helping anyone interested in learning about the basics of dredging and dredged material and environmental considerations in an easy, enjoyable and efficient manner. | view course details CONFERENCE FEES: All Attendees, Sponsors and Exhibitors MUST register $300 - WEDA Members | $400 - Non-Member | $200 - Gov't Employees  Fees include access to all functions, including meetings, presentations and exhibitors and services throughout the conference. The fees also include the following events:  (1) Icebreaker with light hors d'oeuvres on Monday evening (2) Breakfast & Luncheon with Keynote Speaker + Coffee and Snacks – Tuesday (3) The Offsite Reception on Tuesday evening on the New Orleans Riverfront Steamboat (4) Brunch + Coffee and Snacks - Wednesday (5) *WEDA's Dredging 101 Short Course can be added for an additional $100 fee. You may attend the course without attending the conference. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: (Note: Sponsorships DO NOT include any registrations. All attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors MUST register at the member or non-member rates.) Diamond Sponsor - $2500.00 1. Features special recognition, signage, and marketing items. 2. Exhibition Table 3. Advertising in Conference agenda, Conference PowerPoint rotation 4. Project Pictures or video on Powerpoint 5. Recognition at the event 6. Signage at the event Gold + Exhibition Table - $1500.00 1. Advertising in Conference agenda, Conference PowerPoint rotation 2. Project Pictures or video on Powerpoint 3. Recognition at the event 4. Signage at the event 5. Exhibition Table Gold - $1000.00 1. Advertising in Conference agenda, Conference PowerPoint rotation 2. Project Pictures or video on Powerpoint 3. Recognition at the event 4. Signage at the event Silver - $500.00 1. Advertising in Conference agenda, Conference PowerPoint rotation 2. Recognition at the event 3. Signage at the event PAYMENTS BY CHECK (SPONSORSHIPS ONLY)  If you are a sponsor paying by check, please contact Mr. Ken Myers at [email protected] to make payment arrangements. EXHIBITOR SPACE: Exhibitor tables are limited and only available to Diamond & Gold + Exhibition table sponsorships. Please note: All attendees MUST register individually at the member or non-member rates regardless of sponsorship level.  Additional information for all events can be found on the WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter event website.