Register Now for the 2026 Port Houston Appreciation Luncheon & Business Expo – Oct 15, 2026 – Houston, TX
Thursday, October 15, 2026
9:00 AM–1:30 PM CDT
Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
9100 Gulf Fwy
Houston, TX 77017
Event Schedule
- 9:00 AM: Registration
- 9:30 AM: Breakfast Session
- 10:30 AM: Expo & Networking
- 11:30 AM: Luncheon
- 1:00 PM: Expo & Networking Continues
- 1:30 PM: Adjourn
About the Event
Port Houston plays a vital role in the Houston region, serving as a cornerstone of the city’s economy and an important part of the East End community. For 35 years, the East End Chamber has supported Port Houston and its mission to Move the World and Drive Regional Prosperity.
The Port Houston Appreciation Luncheon & Business Expo brings that partnership into focus with a State of the Port address, opportunities to meet Port Commissioners and officials, and networking with industry leaders throughout the event’s 40+ expo booths.
Attendees can enjoy a light breakfast and lunch while making valuable business connections and learning more about the Port’s role in the region.
Event Highlights
- Annual sold-out premium expo
- Meet Port Commissioners and Port officials
- State of the Port address
- Networking with industry and business leaders
- 40+ expo booths
- Light breakfast and lunch included
Registration
- Member Individual Seating: $85
- Non-Member Individual Seating: $135
Sponsorship Opportunities
Help the East End Chamber celebrate its 35th anniversary with sponsorship opportunities inspired by this milestone. Sponsorship investments will support the Chamber as it looks toward the next 35 years of growth and opportunity.
Presenting Sponsor | $10,350
- Two premium tables of 8
- Logo on the event webpage for 1 year
- Opening remarks at the event
- Promotion in all event e-newsletters
- Logo recognition in program and print materials
- Premium EXPO table
- Verbal recognition throughout the event
- Recognition in the rolling visual PowerPoint
Platinum Sponsor | $5,350
- Premium table of 8
- Logo on the event webpage for 1 year
- Promotion in all event e-newsletters
- Logo recognition in program and print materials
- Premium EXPO table
- Verbal recognition throughout the event
- Recognition in the rolling visual PowerPoint
Breakfast Panel Sponsor | $5,000 — Sold Out
- Premium table of 8
- Pre-event meet and greet with panel speakers
- Opportunity for a top executive to introduce the panel moderator
- Logo on the event webpage for 1 year
- Promotion in all event e-newsletters
- Recognition in program and print materials
- Verbal recognition during the session
- Recognition in the rolling visual PowerPoint
- Logo placement on the event flyer below the breakfast panelists’ names
Gold Sponsor | $3,500
- Premium table of 8
- Logo on the event webpage for 1 year
- Promotion in all event e-newsletters
- Name recognition in program and print materials
- EXPO table
- Verbal recognition during the session
- Recognition in the rolling visual PowerPoint
Centerpiece Sponsor | $3,000 — Sold Out
- Table of 8
- Exclusive company logo featured at every table through the centerpiece
- Recognition in the rolling visual PowerPoint
- Recognition in program and marketing materials
- Recognition on the event webpage for 1 year
Audio and Visual Sponsor | $2,000
- Table of 8
- Support the event’s audio/visual equipment rental
- Recognition in the rolling visual PowerPoint
- Recognition on the event webpage for 1 year
Social Media Sponsor | $2,000 — Sold Out
- Table of 8
- Exclusive company logo featured on social media signage at the event
- Recognition on the event webpage for 1 year
Photography Sponsor | $2,000 — Sold Out
- Table of 8
- Exclusive company logo featured on the photography link distributed in the post-event attendee email
- Recognition in the rolling visual PowerPoint
- Recognition on the event webpage for 1 year
Registration Sponsor | $2,000 — Sold Out
- Table of 8
- Exclusive company logo featured at event check-in
- Recognition in the rolling visual PowerPoint
- Recognition on the event webpage for 1 year
Silver Sponsor | $1,535
- Table of 8
- Name recognition on the event webpage for 1 year
- Promotion in all event e-newsletters
- Recognition in program and print materials
Member EXPO Booth | $350
- Available to Chamber members only
- Includes 1 lunch registration
Non-Member EXPO Booth | $735
- Includes 1 lunch registration
- Includes 1-year membership at the $500 level
