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The Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program welcomes you to the 2026 ANEP Tech Transfer meeting hosted in Corpus Christi, Texas, the “Sparkling City by the Sea”.

We’re excited to invite National Estuary Program staff, partners, and technical experts from across the country for a collaborative and engaging exchange of ideas. Through a series of interactive presentations and discussions, participants will share lessons learned, explore innovative approaches, and strengthen connections that support effective techniques and problem-solving across estuary programs nationwide.

Along with presentations from across the country, scheduled organized site visits and field trips in and around the Coastal Bend will provide opportunities to see projects in action while learning from local professionals.

Key Event Dates:

Meeting Date: Oct 20-22, 2026
Early Registration Deadline ($325): Aug 31, 2026
Registration Deadline ($350): Sept 20, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Notification of Abstract Acceptance: Aug 21, 2026
Hotel Room Block Deadline: Oct 2, 2026

The Omni Corpus Christi Hotel will serve as the official hotel block for the ANEP Tech Transfer in Corpus Christi, giving attendees a comfortable and convenient place to stay right along the downtown waterfront. Even better, all meetings and sessions will take place in the same building, making it easy to move between your room and presentation s so you can roll from your room to the conference without missing a beat, or your morning coffee.

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Government room rates require a valid government ID. Guests will need to show ID at check-in to utilize this room rate.

Click Map for Directions from Corpus Christi International Airport to the Omni Hotel

Step outside the meeting room and into the living landscape that makes the Texas Coastal Bend so special. These field trips are designed to showcase the natural beauty of the coastal landscape, while highlighting the value of our projects and ongoing habitat restoration efforts in action.

FIELD TRIP #1 – Birding the Bend: Join us for a guided field trip led by CBBEP’s experienced Coastal Bird Program staff. Explore the rich birdlife of the Coastal Bend while learning about local habitats, conservation efforts, and the species that depend on this unique region—while checking off birds from your list along the way.

FIELD TRIP #2 – Mustang Island Explorer: Join us for a guided field trip of scenic Mustang Island—known for its wide sandy beaches, rolling dunes, and expansive coastal views. We will stop at several spots on the Island, including the Packery Flats Coastal Habitat to visit some of CBBEP’s on-the-ground work. We will wrap up the tour at the Port Aransas Nature Preserve, where you’ll experience one of the region’s premier and most picturesque birding destinations.

FIELD TRIP #3 – Aransas Bay Boat Trip: Participate in a scenic boat excursion showcasing oyster mariculture and restoration efforts and cruise near the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, with the chance to observe CBBEP’s shoreline protection efforts—and maybe even spot a wintering Whooping Crane along the way.