Sea Grant Week

October 20-22, 2026
Oxford, MIssissippi

Sea Grant Week 2026

Dates: October 20-22, 2026
Venue: Oxford Conference Center
102 Ed Perry Boulevard, Oxford, MS 38655

See below for Travel/Transportation and Lodging details.

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Draft Agenda

Welcome Reception

Date: Tuesday, October 20
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM

Venue: Circle and Square,
100 Depot Street, Oxford, MS 38655

Transportation will be provided by Cline Tours. Buses will pick up attendees at the Oxford Conference Center prior to the event and return to the conference center at the conclusion of the evening.

Awards Banquet

Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM

Venue: The Jefferson,
365 MS-6 East, Oxford, MS 38655

Transportation will be provided by Cline Tours. Buses will pick up attendees at the Oxford Conference Center prior to the event and return to the conference center at the conclusion of the evening.

Travel & Transportation

Airport Information

  • Closest Airport: Memphis International Airport (MEM)

  • Distance from Oxford, MS: Approximately 70 miles

Getting Around Town

Driving is the easiest and quickest option for getting around Oxford. Free parking is available at or near the conference hotels, local restaurants, and attractions. Oxford-University Transit is the public transportation system for the City of Oxford and The University of Mississippi. This free bus service offers several routes that run approximately every 30 minutes. Route 9 Grey stops at the Oxford Convention Center and runs to the Downtown Parking Garage on the Square.

University Airport Shuttle Service

The University of Mississippi Division of Outreach Events & Services offers a reservation-only shuttle service between Oxford, MS and Memphis International Airport (MEM) for $145 round-trip ($95 one-way). Individuals interested in using this service should contact Lauren Fremin, NSGLC Project Coordinator at lrfremin@olemiss.edu for more information.

Special Considerations

  • Sharing a rental car with another attendee may be more cost-effective than using the airport shuttle.

  • If you are planning to arrive early to explore the area or attend the October 17th Ole Miss football game, please note that lodging may be limited.

Lodging Options

Hampton Inn Oxford Conference Center

  • Address: 103 Ed Perry Boulevard, Oxford, MS 38655

  • Distance from Oxford Conference Center: Approximately a three-minute walk. The Hampton Inn is within a 10-minute walk of several restaurants, a movie theater, and a bowling alley. Downtown Oxford, the University of Mississippi campus, Historic Courthouse Square, and William Faulkner’s home, Rowan Oak, are all within a 10-minute drive. Parking is free at the Hampton Inn.

  • Booking link: https://group.hamptoninn.com/7qayr5

TownePlace Suites Oxford

  • Address: 105 Ed Perry Boulevard, Oxford, MS 38655

  • Distance from Oxford Conference Center: Approximately a three-minute walk. TownPlace Suites is within a 10-minute walk of several restaurants, a movie theater, and a bowling alley. Downtown Oxford, the University of Mississippi campus, Historic Courthouse Square, and William Faulkner’s home, Rowan Oak, are all within a 10-minute drive. Parking is free at TownPlace Suites.

  • Booking link: https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1770919910051&key=GRP&app=resvlink

The Graduate

Extend Your Stay

If you’ve never been to the mid-South, we encourage you to consider extending your trip to explore the sights and sounds of the region.

Memphis: With an extra day in Memphis, you can visit Graceland, the National Civil Rights Museum at the historic Lorraine Hotel, and the Bass Pro Shops in The Pyramid along the Mighty Mississippi River. If you are considering an overnight stay in Memphis, we recommend the Guest House at Graceland located less than 5 miles from the Memphis Airport.

Mississippi Delta: Take a detour on your way to or from Memphis to through the northwest part of the state known for its music, food, and Civil Rights history. Drive along the Blues Highway (Highway 61), visit sites along the Mississippi Blues Trail, spend an afternoon at the Mississippi Grammy Museum, or possibly even catch a live show at Ground Zero Blues Club, co-owned by Morgan Freeman.

Thank You

Thank you to our incredible Sea Grant Week hosts at the National Sea Grant Law Center and all of the members of the Sea Grant Week planning committee for making this event possible!