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Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) is proud to present the 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit – taking place at the centrally located San Francisco Marriott Marquis from September 22 – 25, 2026 – with support from our member organization, Save the Bay.

The 2026 RAE Summit promises to be an unparalleled gathering of the coastal restoration community, dedicated to exploring pressing issues, innovative solutions, and invaluable lessons learned in the pursuit of robust strategies to restore and revitalize our coastal resources and communities effectively. Together, we’ll explore practical solutions, bold ideas, and lessons learned at the intersection of climate resilience, restoration, equity, and the blue economy – set against the backdrop of one of the nation’s most iconic coastal regions.

Registration will open this spring, and we will begin accepting proposals in February.

Submitting Your Proposal

Whether you’re advancing cutting-edge science, implementing nature-based solutions, shaping policy, building community partnerships, or reimagining how we communicate impact, there’s a place for your voice at the RAE Summit.

We invite proposals for dedicated sessions, workshops, presentations, and posters across 13 dynamic focus areas, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and real-world application.

  • California Coasts & Bays
  • Finance, Investment, & Insurance
  • Science, Technology, GIS, & AI
  • Policy and Issue Advocacy
  • Coastal Restoration and Resilience through Nature-Based Solutions
  • Planning & Coastal Management
  • Coastal Access, Resilience, & Engagement (CARE)
  • Communication, Social Marketing, & Education
  • Water Resources
  • The Blue Economy
  • Disaster Planning, Response, & Recovery
  • Large-Scale Management & Restoration
  • Other Emerging Topics

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and help shape the future of coastal and estuarine restoration.

Sponsorships

Sponsors receive visibility and recognition before, during, and after the Summit including:

  • National recognition in marketing materials leading up to the Summit (audiences of 10,000+)
  • Recognition via on-site signage during the Summit
  • Complimentary exhibit space and registration(s)
  • Opportunities to network with colleagues

We offer sponsorship opportunities at all levels as well as opportunities for naming rights across the Summit, including in our Coastal Showcase Presentation Space – dedicated to previewing the most cutting-edge innovations in coastal protection.

If you’d like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Summit, check out our Prospectus.