Annual conference - Marina Association Of Texas

2026 MAT Conference & Trade Show

October 19 – October 21, 2026
Tremont House – Galveston, Texas

We look forward to seeing you there!

Conference Schedule

Interested in Speaking, Exhibiting or Sponsoring our next Conference? Contact us today!

Monday – October 19
Exhibitor Move In and Set Up
16th Annual Nyle Mann Memorial Golf Tournament
Welcome Mixer at Galveston Yacht Marina

Tuesday – October 20
Exhibits Open
Welcome Address – Tara Carr, President
Keynote: Hope, Health & Happiness – Annie Meehan
Vendor Demonstrations & Bingo
Session: Insurance Bootcamp – Lori Sousa, Sea Land Insurance
Panel: Clean Marina Bootcamp – Clean Marina Committee
Lunch with Exhibitors
Panel: The Hidden Cost of Changing Nothing – Todd Wagner, SpeedyDock and Marina Owner/ Operators
Legal Panel: Abandoned Boats – Charles Herd, Herd Law Firm
Panel: Fuel Safety
Vendor Demonstrations & Bingo
MAT Gives Back Cornhole Tournament

Wednesday – October 21
Exhibits Open
Keynote: Choose to Soar – Annie Meehan
Vendor Demonstrations & Bingo
Session: The Practical Role of AI in Marina Operations – John Howie, Admiral
Awards Luncheon & Installation of Officers
Exhibitor Move Out
Board Meeting

Hotel Information for Annual Conference

A special room rate of $179 night is available to all attendees.

** Please do not wait to book your room! The last few years we have sold out the room block!

Online booking now open.

MAT BOOKING LINK

Sponsorship Opportunities

All sponsorships are open only to members in good standing and are first come, first served.

Sponsorships include advertising and/ or attendee registration, so please review details prior to purchasing extra tickets for these items.

If you have any questions, please call Kim in the MAT office.

Exhibit Space & Advertising

8’x10’ Interior Booth Space $500
Includes 8’x10’ booth space IN conference room, 2 chairs & draped 6’ table

Table Top Space $450 (limited spaces available)
Includes one draped 6’ table and 2 chairs IN conference room.
These spaces will not be able to add vertical displays/backdrops.

Full Page Ad in Conference Program $350
Half Page Ad in Conference Program $300

Advertising Deadline: August 15, 2026

THE FINE PRINT
Only members in good standing may sponsor or exhibit. One firm may occupy each space. Exhibitors must register for each attendee separately; NO Exceptions. Sponsors and Exhibitors will be listed in the official Conference Program. Conference room space is limited; priority for exhibit space will be given to Conference Sponsors; booths will be assigned in order of registration and payment. Exhibits must remain up throughout the duration of the conference. Any exhibitors who break down their booth early will be fined $250 and will not be able to exhibit in future conferences until this fee is paid.

2026 Registration Details - Registration Open

Every attendee must register to attend.
Exhibitors must register for each attendee in addition to exhibit registration fee. No Exceptions. (Sponsor levels may include booth and/or attendee tickets, so please review sponsor levels.)
All registrants must be current MAT Members to attend.
Guests who will not attend the entire conference may attend with a fully-registered attendee. Purchase a Day Pass and/or Awards Luncheon ticket.
Day pass includes lunch.
Conference Registration does not include MAT Gives Back Event or registration for Nyle Mann Memorial Golf Tournament.
Full payment must accompany registration. Please make checks payable to Marina Association of Texas.
Cancellations before 9/1/26 – 100% Refund. Registrations after 9/15/26 – add $25 late fee per registration.