Networking with a Purpose

2026 Oil and Gas Global Industry News and Network of Events Calendar

Register Now or Sponsor the UH Energy Industry Crawfish Boil April 19, 2026 at University of Houston

UH Cullen College of Engineering Presents:
35th UH Energy Industry Crawfish Boil at the University of Houston

The venue to a new greenspace on campus that is directly in front of our Cullen College of Engineering buildings

Event Date: April 19, 2026
Event Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Event Location: UH Campus, Cullen College of Engineering Greenspace

Parking: Visitors can park in the Elgin Street (Visitors) Garage, 4224 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77204
Visitor Parking (Sunday): $10

Thank you for supporting the UH Energy Industry Crawfish Boil.

The UH Energy Industry Crawfish Boil is a family-friendly festival bringing alumni, faculty, students and industry professionals together for networking, food and fun. Proceeds support the multidisciplinary capstone fund that’s designed to increase professional readiness for Cullen College engineering and technology students.

Sponsor packages are available and include reserved seating under your designated tent and an all-inclusive guest ticket entry featuring tasty crawfish, finger-licking BBQ, cold beverages (beer, wine, non-alcoholic), dessert treats and festival activities. Spend the afternoon connecting with the Cullen College of Engineering family featuring a Student Showcase with representatives from a dozen student organizations, STEM activities, a Kids Zone, music and more!

Sponsors are encouraged to bring company banners and décor to showcase your brand. Prizes will be awarded for the “Best Decorated Tent.” Reserve your sponsor package before March 15.

Individual, student and group tickets are also available in the General Seating Zone.

ZONE A
ZONE A includes reserved seating under designated tent with covered 8-foot tables, chairs, company sign, concierge ticket services, sponsor recognition on website and all-inclusive guest ticket entry for food, beverages and festival activities. **This package can be personalized to include UH faculty and students, tailored in partnership with you.

TITANIUM: $10,000 — 50** Guest Tickets, 20’ x 20’ Tent, 8 tables with chairs and designated gift to Create@UH to support capstone projects
(Fair Market Value = $3,000)
GOLD: $5,000 — 50** Guest Tickets, 20’ x 20’ Tent, 8 tables with chairs
(Fair Market Value = $3,000)
SILVER: $3,000 — 25** Guest Tickets, 15’ x 15’ Tent, 4 tables with chairs
(Fair Market Value = $1,700)

ZONE B
ZONE B includes reserved seating under designated tent with covered 8-foot tables, chairs, company sign, concierge ticket services, sponsor recognition on website and all-inclusive guest ticket entry for food, beverages and festival activities.

BRONZE: $2,000 — 10 Guest Tickets, 10’ x 20’ Tent, 2 tables with chairs plus 1 bonus table to display your branded items/giveaways
(Fair Market Value = $1,000)
IRON: $1,500 — 10 Guest Tickets, 10’ x 10’ Tent, 2 tables with chairs
(Fair Market Value = $750)
BEER & WINE SPONSOR: $2,500 — 15 Guest Tickets, 10’ x 20’ Tent, 3 tables with chairs, plus 3 high top tables, signage in Beer Station (Limited to 2 Sponsors) SOLD OUT!
(Fair Market Value = $1,250)

ZONE C
ZONE C all-inclusive ticket entry for food, beverages and festival activities

SPECIALTY EVENT SPONSORS
Specialty Event Sponsors includes a shared 20’ x 40’ tent with reserved seating, company sign, sponsor recognition on website *plus* bonus 8” table to display branded items/giveaways for these limited sponsors:

Ice Cream Sponsor: $1,000 — 6 Guest Tickets (Limited to 2 Sponsors)
(Fair Market Value = $400)
Kid Zone Sponsor: $1,000 — 6 Guest Tickets (Limited to 3 Sponsors)
(Fair Market Value = $400)
Beverage Sponsor: $1,000 — 6 Guest Tickets (Limited to 3 Sponsors) SOLD OUT!
(Fair Market Value = $400)
Cookie Sponsor: $500 — 3 Guest Tickets (Limited to 2 Sponsors) SOLD OUT!
(Fair Market Value = $250)
Door Prize Donor: $300 — 2 Guest Tickets
(Fair Market Value = $150)
GENERAL SEATING
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Adult (Age 21+): $60
Student: $30
Kids (7 & Under): FREE
(Fair Market Value = $40 adult, $25 student)

SPONSOR EXTRA TICKET: $50
(Fair Market Value = $40)

For sponsor information, please contact Cathy Brown at cmbrow31@central.uh.edu or phone at 713-743-2804.
Tickets purchased online will be distributed at the GUEST CHECK IN / WILL CALL TENT at the Crawfish Boil.