Partner with the USSA at FLIBS 2026
Four days of programming at Bahia Mar, October 28 – November 1. Limited tiers, category exclusivity, and direct access to the industry's decision-makers.
Put your brand in front of the professionals shaping the future of the American superyacht industry. USSA sponsorships offer high-impact brand visibility, meaningful engagement and direct access to industry decision-makers through exclusive programming, networking and educational events.
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Explore partnership opportunities
Partnership 1 of 6
USSA Annual Meeting
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Bahia Mar — Commodore Ballroom
Presenting Sponsor
$10,0001 available — category exclusivity
- Company name in all event communications ("Celebrating 20 years, presented by...")
- Dominant logo as Presenting Sponsor on stage video screens
- Mention in opening remarks
- 2–3 minute welcome message from stage with personalized introduction
- 60-second video shown to all attendees
- Dedicated company profile article on USSA website
- Full-page ad in program
- One reserved table (10 attendees) near the stage
- Presenting Sponsor ribbon for attendee credentials
- Post-event recap report with turnout and social-media performance
- First right of refusal for 2027
No longer available
Claimed for 2026 — remaining tiers are going fast.
Platinum Sponsor
$5,000- Exclusive Platinum Sponsor slide within stage-screen sponsor rotation
- Recognition in opening remarks
- Executive interview (half page) about what USSA means to your company in the printed program with logo
- Half-page ad in program (adjacent to interview)
- Six tickets to the Annual Meeting
- Platinum Sponsor ribbon attached to attendee credentials
Gold Sponsor
$3,000First-come, first-served award sponsorship — choose 1 of 4: Capt. Mark Drewelow Award (humanitarianism), Gertrude Winslow Denison Woman of the Year in Yachting Award, YPY Leadership Award, or the Chairman's Award.
- Presentation of the award to the recipient on stage
- Shared Gold Sponsor recognition within stage-screen sponsor rotation
- Recognition in opening remarks
- Quarter-page ad in program
- Executive interview on the USSA website with photo and logo
- Four tickets to the Annual Meeting
- Gold Sponsor ribbon attached to attendee credentials
Silver Sponsor
$1,500- One pop-up style banner at the entrance to the Annual Meeting
- Shared Silver Sponsor slide on stage video screen
- Recognition in opening remarks
- Quarter-page ad in program
- Two tickets to the Annual Meeting
- Silver Sponsor ribbon attached to attendee credentials
Bronze Sponsor
$750- Shared Bronze Sponsor placement on stage video screen
- Recognition in opening remarks
- One ticket to the Annual Meeting
- 20% discount on additional tickets for your team (face value $100 members / $150 non-members)
- Bronze Sponsor ribbon attached to attendee credentials
Partnership 2 of 6
Environmental Regulations Seminar
"From Regulation to Collaboration: A Constructive Conversation About Environmental Laws"
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bahia Mar — State Room C
Panelists: Leah Warner, Water Revolution Foundation (moderator) · Caroline Good, NOAA · Tony Gilbert, International SeaKeepers Society · Captain Kelly Gordon
Presenting Sponsor
$5,0001 available — category exclusivity
- Exclusive "Presented by" designation with your company name in the seminar title
- Category exclusivity (prevents a competitor from sponsoring at a lower level)
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight in a USSA website article and social posts
- Dominant logo as Presenting Sponsor on stage video screens
- Brief welcome message from stage with personalized introduction
- Seats reserved at a table near the stage for five attendees
Platinum Sponsor
$3,000- Premier, large logo size and placement (second only to Presenting Sponsor)
- Dedicated pre-event USSA website article about your responsible practices
- Opportunity to provide a sustainability-focused resource promoted through a QR code
- Seats reserved for three attendees
Gold Sponsor
$2,000- Dedicated pre-event company profile on the USSA website
- Opportunity to display one brochure, resource, or QR code on attendee tables
- Seats reserved for two attendees
Silver Sponsor
$1,500- Brief company profile pre-event on social media
- Opportunity to display one brochure, resource, or QR code on attendee tables
- Seats reserved for two attendees
Bronze Sponsor
$750- Dedicated company tag in the pre-event sponsor thank-you post on social media
- Reserved seating for one attendee
- 20% discount toward Bronze-level sponsorship of a future USSA event
Partnership 3 of 6
Robert Allen Law Hospitality Suite
Wednesday, October 28 – Saturday, October 31, 2026
Bahia Mar — Harborview Room
A private business setting for meaningful discussions away from the crowds, including four Happy Hours.
Presenting Sponsor
$25,0001 available — category exclusivity
- Exceptional visibility among the industry's leading professionals, decision-makers and owners
- Company name in all event communications ("The USSA and Robert Allen Law Hospitality Suite, presented by...")
- Dominant logo as Presenting Sponsor on all suite signage
- Reserved area for you and your team to host clients
- 60-second company video on loop on suite screens throughout each day
- Dedicated company profile article on the USSA website and related social posts
Premier Happy Hour Sponsor
$10,0001 slot only — Friday, October 30
- Exclusive sponsorship on Friday, October 30 after USSA's "Find Your Next Great Hire" seminar
- Opportunity for a company representative to invite seminar attendees into the reception
- Company recognition in promotions for both the seminar and the Happy Hour
- Enhanced branding during the Happy Hour (suite screens and signature cocktail)
Happy Hour Sponsor
$7,5003 slots — first-come, first-served on Wed Oct 28, Thu Oct 29 or Sat Oct 31
- First-come, first-served sponsorship on your chosen day
- Company recognition in all communications promoting that day's Happy Hour
- Prominent logo displayed on suite screens throughout your Happy Hour
- Branded signature cocktail created in your company's name
Partnership 4 of 6
Find Your Next Great Hire Seminar
"Find Your Next Great Hire: Recruit Smarter & Build a Stronger Talent Pipeline"
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bahia Mar — Commodore Ballroom
Panelists: Apprenticeship.gov, 7 Eagle Group, and federal and private-sector executives
Topics: creating federally funded apprenticeships, recruiting military service personnel and veterans
Presenting Sponsor
$5,0001 available — category exclusivity
- Exclusive "Presented by" designation with your company name in the seminar title
- Category exclusivity (prevents a competitor from sponsoring at a lower level)
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight in a USSA website article and social posts about your approach to developing new talent
- Dominant logo as Presenting Sponsor on stage video screens
- Brief welcome message from stage with personalized introduction
- Seats reserved at a table near the stage for five attendees
Platinum Sponsor
$3,000- Premier, large logo size and placement (second only to Presenting Sponsor)
- Dedicated pre-event USSA website article about your young talent initiatives
- Opportunity to provide one brochure, resource, or QR code on attendee tables
- Seats reserved near the stage for three attendees
Gold Sponsor
$2,000- Dedicated pre-event company profile on the USSA website
- Opportunity to provide one brochure, resource, or QR code on attendee tables
- Reserved seating for two company representatives
Silver Sponsor
$1,500- Brief company profile pre-event on social media
- Opportunity to provide one brochure, resource, or QR code on attendee tables
- Seats reserved for two attendees
Bronze Sponsor
$750- Dedicated company tag in the pre-event sponsor thank-you post on social media
- Reserved seating for one attendee
- 20% discount toward Bronze-level sponsorship of a future USSA event
Partnership 5 of 6
Destinations Discovery
"Meet the Itinerary Influencers Over Breakfast"
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Superyacht Pavilion Tent — USSA Stand
Representatives from Belize, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and the Eastern Caribbean States presenting their cruising grounds.
Exhibitors-only event — exhibitor credentials are required to attend.
Presenting Sponsor
$5,0001 available — category exclusivity
- Exclusive "Presented by" designation with your company name in the event title
- Category exclusivity (prevents a competitor from sponsoring at a lower level)
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight in a USSA website article and social posts about your cruising expertise
- Dominant logo as Presenting Sponsor on event signage and screens
- Brief welcome message with personalized introduction
- Table provided for sponsors at event
Platinum Sponsor
$3,000- Premier, large logo size and placement (second only to Presenting Sponsor)
- Dedicated pre-event USSA website article on your cruising expertise
- Opportunity to provide one brochure, resource, or QR code for attendees
- Table provided for sponsors at event
Gold Sponsor
$2,000- Dedicated pre-event company profile on the USSA website
- Opportunity to provide one brochure, resource, or QR code for attendees
- Table provided for sponsors at event
Silver Sponsor
$1,500- Brief company profile pre-event on social media
- Opportunity to provide one brochure, resource, or QR code for attendees
- Table provided for sponsors at event
Bronze Sponsor
$750- Dedicated company tag in the pre-event sponsor thank-you post on social media
- Table provided for sponsors at event
Partnership 6 of 6
Ask Class & Flag
"Direct Access, Clear Answers, Better Decisions"
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bahia Mar — Grande View Ballroom
Panelists: ABS, Bureau Veritas, RINA, Lloyd's Register, Cayman Islands and Marshall Islands
Classification societies and flag states discussing their responsibilities and how they collaborate.
Presenting Sponsor
$5,0001 available — category exclusivity
- Exclusive "Presented by" designation with your company name in the event title
- Category exclusivity (prevents a competitor from sponsoring at a lower level)
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight in a USSA website article and social posts about your compliance and safety expertise
- Dominant logo as Presenting Sponsor on stage video screens
- Brief welcome message from stage with personalized introduction
- Seats reserved at a table near the stage for five attendees
Platinum Sponsor
$3,000- Premier, large logo size and placement (second only to Presenting Sponsor)
- Dedicated pre-event USSA website article on your compliance expertise
- Opportunity to provide one educational resource for attendees
- Seats reserved for three attendees
Gold Sponsor
$2,000- Dedicated pre-event company profile on the USSA website
- Opportunity to provide one brochure, resource, or QR code for attendees
- Seats reserved for two attendees
Silver Sponsor
$1,500- Brief company profile pre-event on social media
- Opportunity to provide one brochure, resource, or QR code for attendees
- Seats reserved for two attendees
Bronze Sponsor
$750- Dedicated company tag in the pre-event sponsor thank-you post on social media
- Reserved seating for one attendee
All Sponsors Receive
- Inclusion in designated pre-event promotions
- Logo placement on USSA event webpage
- Logo in all digital media for the event
- Recognition in post-event digital content (event photography, recap coverage)
- Post-event recap report with turnout figures and social-media performance figures
- Access to approved event photography
Annual Meeting sponsors also receive logo inclusion in the printed program; Hospitality Suite sponsors receive lounge-specific branding and recap figures.
Opportunities at a Glance
| Sponsorship Level | Annual Meeting | Environmental Seminar | Hospitality Suite | Talent Seminar | Destinations Discovery | Ask Class & Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presenting | $10,000Sold Out | $5,000 | $25,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Platinum | $5,000 | $3,000 | — | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Gold | $3,000 | $2,000 | — | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Silver | $1,500 | $1,500 | — | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Bronze | $750 | $750 | — | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Premier Happy Hour | — | — | $10,000 | — | — | — |
| Happy Hour (3 available) | — | — | $7,500 | — | — | — |
Ready to claim a tier before it's gone?
info@ussuperyacht.com · (954) 678-9764