gomcon 2024

Join us February 19-22, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, for the next Gulf of Mexico Conference (#GOMCON).

Held at the Tampa Convention Center, this event will bring together coastal scientists and stakeholders in state and federal government, academia, non-profit, and private sectors to discuss current Gulf research and collaborate on new opportunities. Emphasizing the intersection of science, policy, and management, GOMCON will include sessions on themes that are important to ecosystem and community resilience as well as restoration and natural resource management.

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registration

Early-bird registration is available through January 12, 2024, and is $250 for the entire four days.

You may also register for Monday workshops ONLY for $50.

Regular online registration (January 13 – February 16, 2024) is $300.

On site registration is $350.

call for abstracts

The GOMCON Program Committee and Session Chairs invite oral and poster abstract submissions for the sessions listed on our sessions page. There is no abstract submission fee.

The deadline to submit an abstract is October 13, 2023. 

session descriptions

More than 30 sessions are available for presenters including coastal watershed management; oil spill science; nature-based solutions; wildlife and fisheries management; open oceans, corals, and other coastal habitats; and more. Click on the buttons below to view all session descriptions as a webpage or PDF.

schedule

7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.        Registration Open

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.      Pre-Conference Workshops and Meetings

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.    Networking Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.    Pre-Conference Workshops and Meetings

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.      Lunch (on your own)

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.        Pre-Conference Workshops and Meetings

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.        Networking Break

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.        Pre-Conference Workshops and Meetings

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.        Sponsor Exhibits Open

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.        Welcome Reception

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.        Registration Open

7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.        Sponsor Exhibits Open

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.        Rise and Shine: Poster Session and Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.      Opening Plenary

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.    Networking Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.    Concurrent Scientific Sessions

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.      Lunch (on your own)

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.        Concurrent Scientific Sessions

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.        Networking Break

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.        Concurrent Scientific Sessions and Facilitated Breakout Discussions

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.        Tools Café and Reception

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.        Registration Open

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.        Sponsor Exhibits Open

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.        Rise and Shine: Poster Session and Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.      Opening Plenary

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.    Networking Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.    Concurrent Scientific Sessions

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.      Lunch (on your own)

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.        Concurrent Scientific Sessions

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.        Networking Break

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.        Concurrent Scientific Sessions and Facilitated Breakout Discussions

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.         Registration/Information Desk

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.       Sponsor Exhibits Open

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.      Concurrent Scientific Sessions

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.      Opening Plenary

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.    Networking Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.    Concurrent Scientific Sessions

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.      Lunch (on your own)

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.        Concurrent Scientific Sessions, Facilitated Breakout Discussions, and GOMA Team Meetings

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.        Networking Break

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.       Concurrent Scientific Sessions, Facilitated Breakout Discussions, and GOMA Team Meetings

5:00 p.m.                          Adjourn

hotel reservations

We have secured group rates for conference attendees at two hotels near the Tampa Convention Center. The deadline for hotel reservations is January 10, 2024. Space is limited so please book early.

embassy suites tampa downtown convention center

The Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center (513 South Florida Avenue) is the closest hotel to the Tampa Convention Center. The hotel connects directly to the conference venue by skybridge.

The group rate for conference attendees is $299 per night and includes a free made-to-order breakfast and complimentary evening reception. There are no government rate rooms available at this hotel. For a government rate room reservation, please use the link for the Hotel Tampa Riverwalk below.

hotel tampa riverwalk

The Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (200 North Ashley Drive) is a short 10 minute (0.5 mile) walk to the Tampa Convention Center.

The group rate for conference attendees is $239 per night. The government rate is $192 per night.

GOMCON 2024 Sponsors

Host

GOMCON Sponsors

Cell Phone Charging Stations

Please contact Becky Ginn at 228-547-4808 or for information on sponsorship opportunities.

stay connected

You can keep up with all things related to GOMCON 2024 by signing up for our newsletter and following the Gulf of Mexico Alliance on social media. Use #GOMCON on your posts about the meeting.

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meeting sustainability

The City of Tampa has a U.S. Green Building Council LEED for Cities Gold certification, ensuring a citywide commitment to sustainability and resilience. The Tampa Convention Center is also applying for LEED facility certification.

Sustainability practices at the Tampa Convention Center include:

  • recycling and food donation efforts to reduce waste
  • energy-saving LED lighting and natural lighting/daylight harvesting
  • water bottle refill stations
  • recycled and compostable to-go products with straw on request
  • eco-friendly soaps and cleaning products

Learn more here: https://www.tampa.gov/tcc/sustainability