OYSTER SOUTH SYMPOSIUM 2026 is presented by American Complete Oyster Farming Systems Inc.
YOU'RE INVITED
Join us in Houston for our biggest gathering yet! The Oyster South Symposium brings together producers, gear suppliers, distributors, chefs, food writers, vendors, researchers, students and managers from the southeast and Gulf coast regions to discuss pressing issues and relevant, practical research on oyster aquaculture. Tickets are available now!
WHEN & WHERE
January 29th – 31st, 2026 • Houston, Texas
Venue: InterContinental Houston
The Symposium kicks off Thursday, January 29th with our lively Director's Welcome Reception (location TBA), followed by two full days of talks and trade show sessions (January 30–31), and closes with our legendary Shuck & Tell celebration on Saturday night, January 31st at Lott Hall.
Stay with us at the InterContinental and take advantage of our special group rate. Book your room here. Includes complimentary breakfast!
REGISTRATION
Oyster South members enjoy deeply discounted registration rates — join or renew your membership here to save big. We'd love to have you as a member!
Registration includes:
Admission to all sessions (Friday + Saturday)
All coffee breaks and happy hours
Director’s Welcome Reception on Thursday night
Shuck & Tell closing celebration on Saturday night
Access to the Industry Trade Show
...and more!
Don’t wait — early bird pricing ends December 5th!
TRADE SHOW
One of the Symposium’s most popular features, our Industry Trade Show, runs Friday morning through Saturday afternoon and brings together the best in oyster gear, technology, and innovation.
Exhibitor registration includes two full Symposium badges so your team can take part in all sessions and events. Need more? You can easily purchase extra registrations for additional attendees.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Plan to arrive early and stay through Sunday!
Thursday, Jan 29: Director’s Welcome Reception — mingle, reconnect, and enjoy some local Houston food & culture (location TBA)
Saturday, Jan 31: Shuck & Tell at Lott Hall — our signature closing party where we come together to celebrate another successful Symposium
Depart on Sunday, Feb 1, after one last Houston breakfast with your new friends :)
SPONSORSHIP
To put on a successful meeting for the industry while keeping registration costs reasonable, we welcome sponsorships. Sponsors receive recognition on social media and meeting materials, plus the opportunity to share literature with attendees.
Interested in supporting us? Contact Bill Walton at bill@oystersouth.com or view sponsorship opportunities here.
In-kind sponsorships are also welcome!
TRAVEL NOTE
Please note that participants are responsible for their own transportation to the Symposium, social events and tours.
PROGRAM
Program details and tours to be announced soon!