EXHIBITOR & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

Coastal Bend Hurricane Conference – May 6-7, 2026 

Nueces County, the Coastal Bend Emergency Management Association (CBEMA), and the Coastal Bend Council of Governments (CBCOG) are pleased to announce the 2026 Coastal Bend Hurricane Conference, scheduled for May 6-7, 2026, at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in Robstown, Texas.  

Individual Registrations for the Conference will open in early March. Stay Tuned! 

Early Bird registration fee for the conference is $40 per person until April 23, 2026.  After that date, the registration fee increases to $50 per person. Registrations include both days, all activities, food, and beverages. 

Why This Conference Matters—14 Years of Impact & Growth! 

Join more than 1,100 emergency responders, government leaders, nonprofits, and industry professionals at the region’s premier all-hazards emergency management conference. 
As a sponsor or exhibitor, you’ll elevate your brand, connect with key decision-makers, and demonstrate your commitment to community safety and resilience. Your support powers high-quality training, stronger partnerships, and the collaborative efforts that protect the Coastal Bend and Mid-Texas Coast. 

Partner with us—and make a visible, lasting impact on the region you serve. 

Key Deadlines 
📌Sponsorship Requests & Exhibitor/Vendor Registrations are due by February 13, 2026 
       Request a Sponsorship or Register as an Exhibitor/Vendor – CLICK HERE 

📌Sponsor & Exhibitor/Vendor Payments are due by March 13, 2026 
       Pay for your Sponsorship or Exhibitor/Vendor Registration – CLICK HERE 

Spots are limited—Reserve early! 

NOTE: All Exhibitor/Vendor Forms MUST be pre-approved by the Conference Planning Committee, and exhibitor spots are not considered secured until approved. 

Equipment/Apparatus Displays 

·        Sponsors at the CAT 5 and CAT 4 levels may also have a large equipment display, if requested, at no charge. You will need to request it on the registration form. (CLICK HERE to register an invitational equipment/apparatus display).  

·        Sponsors at the CAT 1 through CAT 3 levels may request a large equipment display for an additional fee of $500.  Fees are not included in the sponsorship. You will need to request it on the registration form. (CLICK HERE to register an invitational equipment/apparatus display). 

·        Invitational Equipment/Apparatus Display – Refers ONLY to local and state organizations such as fire departments, police departments, state and local emergency response vehicles, etc.  There is no charge for “invitational” displays, but a registration form and electrical needs MUST be completed and provided.  (CLICK HERE to register an invitational equipment/apparatus display). 

Door Prizes/Giveaways  

We are seeking door prizes, attendee giveaways, and any contributions (in-kind or financial). In-kind donations and/or financial support greatly boost our efforts to cover conference expenses and keep conference fees low for attendees each year. 

QUESTIONS 

For updated information and photos from previous events, visit our Facebook Page: Coastal Bend Hurricane Conference. You also can contact us at CBHurricaneConference@gmail.com or (361) 232-5082. 

Respectfully, 

Coastal Bend Hurricane Conference Planning Committee