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2027 State of the Coast Conference

Organized by Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana

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Submission deadline
October 5, 2026
Event date
May 11, 2027
Format
In person
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Compensation
Not listed

About this call

The 2027 State of the Coast Conference brings together business leaders, scientists, engineers, public officials and others to discuss challenges and opportunities facing Louisiana’s coast. Under the theme “The Next 100 Years: A Century of Opportunity,” it invites solution-oriented, actionable and collaborative proposals relevant to coastal Louisiana. Speakers can propose panels, standard or lightning sessions, workshops, individual presentations and posters.

Topics

River managementCoastal restorationFisheries and seafoodWetlands, wildlife and biodiversityCoastal processesThe future coastCoastal flood risk and insuranceCommunity-led adaptation or migrationHuman dimensions of coastal changeLaw, policy and fundingRestoration goals

Audience

Business leadersScientists and engineersPublic officialsCommunity leadersCoastal practitioners

Session formats

90-minute panel session90-minute standard session90-minute lightning session90-minute workshop15-minute individual presentationPoster presentation