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December 9-11, 2026  |  Santa Barbara, CA

Sponsorship & Partnerships

Our sponsors help shape the future of ocean stewardship by supporting the people, ideas, and resources needed to advance meaningful solutions for California’s ocean and coastal communities. This is more than event sponsorship; it’s a commitment to advancing ocean stewardship for future generations.
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SCIENCE, POLICY & INVESTMENT

Working Summit

The engine of the Summit, bringing together leaders across sectors to collaborate, build partnerships, and advance actionable solutions.
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EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT

Public Programming

Film, arts, storytelling, and community experiences designed to inspire the next wave of ocean leaders.

Ocean Visionary Presenting Partners

CA Legislative Central Coast Caucus Foundation

The California Legislative Central Coast Caucus Foundation (CLCCCF) serves the five counties of the California Central Coast: Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. The CLCCCF is a 501(C)(3) tax exempt, charitable, non-profit organization that promotes and supports education on issues important to communities across the California Central Coast.  

Sea Forward Fund

Sea Forward is a collaborative philanthropic multi-donor advised fund accelerating solutions for ocean health through impact investing and strategic grantmaking. By connecting donors with high-impact opportunities, Sea Forward helps advance ocean conservation, sustainable blue economies, and climate resilience. Its Everblue Model creates a self-renewing cycle of investment, learning, and impact.

Ocean Champion

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Ocean Guardian

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Ocean Steward

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Ocean Advocate

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Deckers Brands

Headquartered in Goleta, CA, Deckers Brands is a global lifestyle footwear and apparel company known for its portfolio of iconic brands, including UGG, HOKA, Teva, and Sanuk. With a focus on performance, comfort, and sustainability, Deckers designs products that support both everyday living and outdoor adventure.

Ocean Ally

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Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)

3CE is a public agency that sources competitively priced electricity from clean and renewable energy resources. 3CE is governed by local officials who represent the communities that make up 3CE and serves more than 1.2 million people throughout the Central Coast.

Marborg Industries

MarBorg Industries is a family-owned waste management and recycling company serving communities throughout California’s Central Coast with collection, recycling, and environmental services.

Santa Barbara Foundation

Founded in 1928, the Santa Barbara Foundation actively connects donors, nonprofits, government, businesses and the people of Santa Barbara County to take on the most challenging needs facing our region’s communities.

Santa Barbara Zoo

The Santa Barbara Zoo has been inspiring conservation and connecting people with wildlife for more than 60 years. Through education, animal care, and community engagement, the Zoo fosters stewardship of the natural world.

Ocean Friend

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Peter Schuyler & Lisa Stratton

Community Partners

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Join a growing coalition of organizations committed to advancing ocean stewardship, coastal resilience, and the future of California’s blue economy. Complete the form and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss partnership opportunities, sponsorship levels, and ways to get involved with the California Ocean Summit.
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