Draft Agenda
Sessions, speakers and schedule subject to change
Day 1 - Wed, May 13
830-430
Baton Rouge Welcome
EPA Region 6 Update (Invited)
Economic Development through Brownfield Redevelopment - Kade Jones
Keynote with Downtown Development District - Casey Tate
Law and Brownfields - Monica Passano, JD, Marlee Miller
CDBG and Brownfields Panel - Heather Paul, Matthew Wheeler, Maggie Gleason AICP
In-house Web Applications for Environmental Projects - Brian Smith PE
KSU Tab Session - Leslie Etzel
Day 2 - Thur, May 14
830-Noon
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Welcome - Courtney Burdette JD
AI for Brownfields Experts - Trey Hess PE
Brownfield Scoring Tool - Kathryn Sunny, Lauren LeMaster
EPA Investigations, Common Errors, Fraud Awareness, and Compliance Documentation - Lisa Walton
Sponsorship Opportunities
Our community educational events are hosted by government and non-profit agencies whose budgets are grant based. The only way we can provide meals to full-day workshops is through our sponsorships and our LBA fees. These lunches not only provide an incentive to attend the workshops, but we are also selecting local vendors in disinvested communities with brownfield issues.
Our 2026 Sponsorship Levels are as follows:
Bronze Level - $100
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Company’s name will be recognized on Conference Materials
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Silver Level - $250
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Bronze Benefits
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Opportunity to bring company materials and an exhibitor for the conference where you will have a table to disperse information (Space is limited and will be confirmed on a first come basis)
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Company name will be recognized on our website and social media platforms
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Gold Level - $350+
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Silver Benefits
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Company Spotlight on website/social media platforms
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Opportunity to provide special topic presentation at Membership Meeting
To become a sponsor click the above buttons or you can send checks payable to: Louisiana Brownfield Association at 2320 Drusilla Ln, Suite A #1168, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Hotel Room Block
Special hotel rates have been secured at Bally's Baton Rouge:
Booking Id: LABRAS26
Password: 11896035
Use this link to make your reservation now: https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/2295/belleofbatonrouge/auth
Shuttle access between hotel and Conference will be provided
Need more information? Reach out to us at execdirectorlba@gmail.com