Southwest Louisiana Coastal Summit
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The Southwest Louisiana Coastal Summit will take place October 27, 2026, at L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles.
This one-day event will exchange timely and relevant information on the dynamic conditions of southwest Louisiana’s communities, environment and economy for the purpose of applying that information to existing and future coastal restoration and protection efforts, policies and decision-making.
Attendees can expect plenary sessions and concurrent sessions of panel discussions, presentations and workshops. Scientists, policymakers, planners, business interests, educators and private residents concerned with the future of southwest Louisiana are all encouraged to attend.
Registration
Registration is now open for the summit. The cost to register is $100 for all attendees. This includes lunch, coffee and other beverages for the day. Click here to register.
Schedule
Agenda
The call for proposals is now closed. Presenters will be notified of proposal decisions in June. The program will be announced in July. Click here to learn more about the session topics and types that may be featured at the summit.
STEERING COMMITTEE
The summit’s steering committee includes members representing diverse industries, organizations and interests. These members work together to shape the event’s theme, topics and sessions, ensuring the summit provides a valuable forum for informing the next generation of policies and projects that protect southwest Louisiana’s coast.
Andre breaux
One Acadiana
whitney Broussard
Freese and Nichols
Rene Escuriex
Scattered Acres Ranch, LLC
John Foret
Fenstermaker
Dawn French
French Cole Strategies
Jill Galmarini
Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana
Greg Grandy
CPRA
Cassidy Lejeune
Ducks Unlimited
Eddie Lyons
McNeese State University
Michelle McInnis
Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance
Mark Mouledous
CPRA
Will Norman
SWCA
Garvin Pittman
The Water Institute
Leigh Anne Sharp
CPRA
Beau Tate
Royal Engineers and Consultants
SCooter Trosclair
LDWF
Matt Young
Visit Lake Charles
Sponsors
Sponsorship opportunities
Interested in sponsoring the summit? Contact Donna Betzer for more information.
Hotel Reservations
Attendees can choose from two hotel blocks when making arrangements for the summit. Click here to reserve rooms at L’Auberge Casino Resort using the code SCOALITION26. Click here to reserve rooms at SpringHill Suites by Marriot Lake Charles.
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GENERAL InQUIRIES
For all other questions, please contact Morgan Randall.