The 2026 Gulf Coast Land Institute will be held on Oct. 14-15 at the lively Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Co-presented by AAPL, the Baton Rouge Association of Professional Landmen, Lafayette Association of Professional Landmen, Professional Landmen's Association of New Orleans and Mississippi Association of Landmen, GCLI features first-class professional development, tailored networking and can't-miss fun!
Education includes expert presenters covering hot issues relevant to the region. Certified AAPL members can earn 12.5 CEUs, including 1 CEU ethics. Louisiana has approved 5.92 CLEs and Mississippi has approved 11 CLEs, including 1 CLE ethics. Texas and Oklahoma CLEs are pending.
Sessions include:
- Insight Into Litigation Through the Lens of the Orphan Well Program & Unleased Owner Reporting
- Oil, Gas & Other Energy Legislative Initiatives
- Impact of Weather Systems on Coastal Ocean Processes in the Northern Gulf
- Louisiana & Mississippi Unitization Panel
- Special Considerations in Oil & Gas Bankruptcies in Texas & Louisiana
- Energy Demands Panel
- Seeing Risk Before It Becomes Cost: AI Utilization in Land Development
- AI in Law & Land
- Select Issues in Master Service Agreements
After education on Oct. 14, attendees can relax and make new connections at a fun networking reception.
The 2026 GCLI is held in conjunction with LAPL's 8th annual Fishing Tournament on Oct. 16. Continue networking and enjoy more delicious food, drinks, fresh air and fun with fellow landmen on Calcasieu Lake. Learn more and register at lapl.com.
