State of the Coast
may 20-22, 2025
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
The State of the Coast (SOC) conference is the largest statewide conference of its kind, providing an interdisciplinary forum to exchange timely and relevant information on the dynamic conditions of Louisiana’s coastal communities, environment and economy. The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) produces this forum, the need for which grows with every acre of land lost to the Gulf of Mexico, along with our partners: the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana and the Water Institute.
Program Topics
SOC 2025 will feature 11 program topics and a variety of presentation types, such as standard talks, lightning talks, panels and posters.
Our changing coast
We are proud to announce the theme of SOC 2025: Our Changing Coast. For the people who attend SOC, change is a big part of their work, their research and their lives. Some conference-goers are focused on slowing change. Others may look at ways to adapt to it. All are aware that it is inevitable.
Sponsorship opportunities
When you sponsor SOC 2025, you showcase your services, products or company, build relationships with people and organizations invested in the coast and support the movement to create a thriving, sustainable coast for all.
Be Heard
Email stateofthecoast@crcl.org to share suggestions and feedback on how to make SOC 2025 the best one yet.
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