9th National Young Energy Professionals Conference
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Austin, Texas, USA
Registrar: +1.972.244.3403
IEL: +1.972.244.3421
E-Mail: iel@cailaw.org
Overview
Designed primarily for energy attorneys under 40 years of age, this conference will (1) provide young energy professionals with opportunities to network with their peers from in-house and law firm environments to build relationships that will benefit them professionally, (2) provide significant hours of energy related CLE for a low price, and (3) provide professional development training that will help attendees to be better lawyers and to reach their goals.
Conference Co-Chairs

Alex McCown
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Houston, TX

Jessica H. Mendoza
McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber L.L.P
Austin, TX

Gabriella E. Oxford
Gray Reed
Houston, TX

Graham Valenta
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Houston, TX
Sponsorship Opportunities
Welcome Reception Sponsor (Exclusive) - $5,000
April 21, 2026 (Venue TBD)
- Recognition in all marketing as Reception Sponsor and Luncheon Sponsor
- Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
- Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
- Recognition on the conference website and at conference
- 2 complimentary registrants at the conference
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference
Day 1 Breakfast Sponsor (Exclusive) - $3,250
- Recognition in all marketing
- Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
- Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
- Recognition on the conference website and at conference
- 2 complimentary registrants at the conference
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference
Day 2 Breakfast Sponsor (Exclusive) - $3,250
- Recognition in all marketing
- Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
- Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
- Recognition on the conference website and at conference
- 2 complimentary registrants at the conference
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference
Lanyard Sponsor (Exclusive) - $3,250 - SOLD
- Sponsor name on conference lanyard
- Recognition in all marketing
- Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
- Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
- Recognition on the conference website and at conference
- 2 complimentary registrants at conference
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the event or at the conference
Charging Station (Exclusive) - $3,000
- Signage recognizing sponsor at charging station
- Recognition in all marketing
- Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
- Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
- Recognition on the conference website and at conference
- 2 complimentary registrants at conference
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference
Day 1 Morning Break Sponsor (Exclusive) - $3,250
- Recognition in all marketing
- Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
- Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
- Recognition on the conference website and at conference
- 2 complimentary registrants at the conference
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference
Day 1 Afternoon Break Sponsor (Exclusive) - $3,250
- Recognition in all marketing
- Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
- Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
- Recognition on the conference website and at conference
- 2 complimentary registrants at the conference
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference
Day 2 Morning Break Sponsor (Exclusive) - $3,000
- Recognition in all marketing
- Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
- Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
- Recognition on the conference website and at conference
- 2 complimentary registrant at the conference
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference
Young Energy Professionals Award Luncheon Sponsor - $2,500 each
April 22, 2026
- Recognition in all marketing
- Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
- Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
- Recognition on the conference website and at conference, including during Awards Luncheon
- 1 complimentary registrant at conference
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference
Networking Reception Sponsor - $2,500 each
April 22, 2026 – AT&T Hotel & Conference Center
- Recognition in all marketing
- Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
- Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
- Recognition on the conference website and at conference
- 1 complimentary registrant at conference
- An opportunity to display company/firm materials at the conference
Exhibitor (Non-law Firms only) - $2,000 each
- Space to display company/firm materials at the conference
- Company/firm logo displayed in the conference program
- Company/firm logo displayed on slides during breaks
- Recognition on the conference website
- 1 complimentary registrant at the conference
Hotel Information
AT&T Hotel & Conference Center
1900 University Ave.
Austin, Texas 78705
- Room rate is $255++/night for Standard room
- Guest room cut-off date: March 20, 2026
Other Information
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