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The Delaware Wetlands Conference



The next Delaware Wetlands Conference is set for Jan. 27 and 28 in 2026 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.

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The conference planning committee is excited to integrate feedback and share new features for the upcoming conference.

In previous years, this conference has brought together more than 425 attendees, 75 different presentations and poster displays, and 45 exhibitors and sponsor tables.

The agenda usually includes subjects such as soil science, climate adaptation, assessment and monitoring, as well as wetland restoration and creation projects.

2026 Announcements

Conference Sponsorships Presentations and Posters Conference Location

Conference sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities are now open.

Calls for presentation and poster abstracts are now open.

Registration will open in October of 2025 and close in mid-January of 2026.

For more information, please contact Olivia Allread, at 302-739-9939.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Conference sponsors and exhibitors gain visibility across many sectors in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond. They reach attendees from across many sectors and states at the event through:

  • Online communication
  • Email marketing
  • The conference program
  • On-site displays and signs
  • Exhibit space
  • Designated networking time
  • Exclusive advertising rights during networking or lunch sessions
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Sponsorship levels range from $350 to $7,000. The varying sponsor benefits are listed in the Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities prospectus packet.

We also are pleased to offer a non-profit exhibitor rate of $250, designated specifically for non-profit organizations and qualifying government agencies.

The 2024 Conference

The 2024 Delaware Wetlands Conference was held February 6 and 7 in Wilmington.

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It was the tenth Delaware Wetlands Conference and brought together more than 425 attendees for 50 different presentations, 35 poster displays and 40 exhibitor and sponsor tables.

The agenda included new subjects, such as non-tidal restoration, coastal resiliency, and nature-based solutions. Field trips were offered both days of the event. Professional credits were available for attending the conference as well.

The 2024 conference included partnerships with two regional professional organizations — the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association and the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists (MAC SWS). Each group hosted open meetings during lunch.

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