If you are an organization, business, or individual that aligns with the NMEA mission and values, we cordially invite you to join us as an exhibitor at the 2025 National Marine Educators Association Conference at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) in Louisiana, June 29 - July 3. 

NMEA is a national, member-based organization dedicated to advancing the understanding and protection of our freshwater and marine ecosystems. During the week of the conference, you will be joined by hundreds of formal and informal educators, research scientists, and state and federal agency representatives to exchange information and build connections that may inspire new ideas for working towards resiliency. Exhibiting with NMEA will allow you the unique opportunity to share your cutting edge materials, resources, services, and products with leaders in this community. 

The exhibit space will be in the Atchafalaya Ballroom and surrounding areas within the ULL Student Union. Please note that while the exhibit space will be open during exhibit hours listed below, traffic will be lighter during plenary and concurrent sessions. We will have a dedicated exhibitor session on Monday and make every effort to encourage conference attendees to visit the exhibits whenever they can. Exhibit space includes a 6-ft table, 2 chairs, tablecloth, and Wi-Fi. Power access may be available.

Exhibit space includes a 6-ft table, 2 chairs, tablecloth, and Wi-Fi. Power access may be available.

Need to ship stuff ahead of arriving to Lafayette?

Ship to ULL - All packages sent to UL Lafayette must include the name of the Group, date of program and number of items.  Shipment should arrive no earlier than three (3) days prior to the event. UL Lafayette has no liability for the delivery, security or condition of the packages. Boxes will be stored behind the Information Desk. You will be responsible for retrieving them and transporting them to the exhibit hall We will have some dollies/carts available for transport.  When labeling your boxes - please use the format below:

National Marine Educators Association

June 28 – July 3, 2025

Box (#) of (#)

620 McKinley Street

Suite 101 – Information Desk

Lafayette, LA 70503

Ship to Conference Hotel - If you are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome you can have your materials shipped directly the hotel. Shipment should arrive no earlier than five (5) days prior to the event. UL Lafayette has no liability for the delivery, security or condition of the packages. You will be responsible for retrieving them and transporting them to ULL. We will have some dollies/carts available for transport.  When labeling your boxes - please use the format below:

Guest Name

Attn Sales: NMEA25

2350 West Congress St 

Lafayette La, 70506

EXHIBIT HOURS AND SET-UP/BREAKDOWN TIMES

Sunday June 29:

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Exhibit Set up

Monday June 30: 

  • 7:00 am - 10:00 am - Exhibit Set-up (continued)

  • 10:15 am - Exhibits Open

  • 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Exhibit and Poster Session

  • 5:00 pm - Exhibits Close

Tuesday July 1: 

  • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm - Exhibit Hours

  • 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Breakdown

Options for registration

$100: Add-on Exhibit/Vendor Table to Full Conference Registration

  • For those registered for the full conference who would also like an exhibitor/vendor table.

  • Includes only the conference-registered staff member who will staff the exhibit/vendor table.

$250: Exhibitor Table Only, No Conference Access

  • For exhibitors not registered for the full conference. 

  • Includes lunch, coffee, and snacks for 2 exhibit staff on Monday & Tuesday.

  • Exhibitors primarily focus on marketing and promoting their offerings, resources, or opportunities.

$250: Vendor Table Only, No Conference Access

  • For vendors not registered for the full conference. 

  • Includes lunch, coffee, and snacks for 2 vendor staff on Monday & Tuesday.

  • Vendors are those that market their products and also sell goods or services at the conference.

  • Please consider donating an item of your choice to the silent auction.

Space is limited, register early to secure your table!

Please contact nmea2025@marine-ed.org if you have any questions.