Major sponsorship
Organisations wishing to combine the benefits of sponsoring, exhibiting, and advertising, as well as those with limited budgets but eager for visibility, may wish to purchase a major sponsorship package. Sponsors will be recognised according to the level of package purchased and will receive the benefits and opportunities detailed in the table below.
We kindly request that you support our efforts in making the conference more sustainable by using sustainable materials for all items supplied at the conference.
All prices are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of goods and services tax (GST).
Benefits and inclusions
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Ruby$52,500 |
Platinum$37,380 |
Gold$22,400 |
Silver$15,000 |
Limited opportunities |
1 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Space |
24sqm booth + Lounge + Reusable coffee cups | 24sqm booth | 12sqm booth | 6sqm booth |
At the conference |
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| Logo in the Program | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Logo in pre-show reel in plenary sessions | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Logo on conference signage | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Opportunity to show a 30-second sponsor video (supplied by sponsor) in all plenary sessions' pre-show reels | Y | Y | N/A | N/A |
| Acknowledgement at the opening plenary | Y | Y | N/A | N/A |
| Opportunity to provide one slide to be included in pre-show reel for all concurrent sessions | Y | Y | Y | Y |
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Hosted tea break (morning or afternoon tea)* |
N/A |
Y |
N/A | N/A |
| Hosted lunch break (Wed or Thurs only)** | Y | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Promotion of one giveaway offer during the conference | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Attendee lists |
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| List of consenting delegates (name, organisation, country) provided to sponsors before the conference. Please refer to our Privacy policy for details. | 8 and 4 weeks prior to the conference |
8 and 4 weeks prior to the conference |
8 and 4 weeks prior to the conference | 4 weeks prior to the conference |
Email, social media and campaigns |
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| Acknowledgement through AIEC social media | Y | Y | Y | Y |
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Logo in emails to registered delegates |
Y | Y | Y | Y |
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Logo in promotional videos, e.g., pre-conference promotional video, wrap-up video, etc. |
Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Logo in AIEC newsletters and eblasts to the AIEC database (14,000+ contacts) | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Opportunity to provide a short article (100 words) in the AIEC "Our sponsors" eblast to registered delegates | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Opportunity to provide one banner advertisement in one IEAA weekly eblast to IEAA members | Y | Y | N/A | N/A |
| Acknowledgement of sponsor at the pre-conference speaker briefing info session (if applicable) | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Website and app |
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| Logo and link on AIEC website 'Our sponsors' page | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Logo and link on AIEC website ‘Our Exhibitors’ page | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Logo and link on AIEC website ‘Home‘, ‘What’s on’, 'Program' and 'Registration' page (rotating with other sponsors) | Y | Y | N/A | N/A |
| Logo and link on AIEC website ‘Home‘ and 'Registration' page (rotating with other sponsors) | N/A | N/A | Y | N/A |
| Logo and hyperlink on 'Home' page on the AIEC website, rotating with other sponsors | N/A | N/A | N/A | Y |
| Profile and listing on the conference app with logo, bio, resources, and contact details | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Acknowledgement of sponsor on your conference app profile | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Option to include a virtual satchel advertisement (thumbnail image + PDF flyer) on the app | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Promotion of one giveaway offer on the app (offer provided by sponsor) | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Opportunity to provide TWO questions for the conference quest (subject to approval) | Y | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Registration tickets |
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| Full conference registrations (including access to sessions, exhibition, and all social events) | 15 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Opportunity to purchase additional conference registrations at the exhibitor rate | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Diamond |
Platinum |
Gold |
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Please note: The organiser reserves the right to amend, substitute, or remove package benefits as required.
T&Cs:
The Ruby opportunity is exclusive to AIEC 2026 in Sydney.
If the Ruby package is not offered in 2027, the sponsor will automatically revert to the next available sponsorship tier.
Ruby Sponsor will have first priority in selecting their preferred lunch slot.
** Hosted lunch break
As a Ruby sponsor, you can select which lunch break (1 hr) to sponsor on either Wednesday or Thursday in the Exhibition Hall. During your selected lunch break, you will receive:
- Acknowledgement in the program as Lunch Sponsor
- Verbal acknowledgement in the session before the selected lunch (if scheduled)
- Opportunity to display branded catering items or promotional materials during the selected lunch
- Logo and name on catering stations (“This lunch is sponsored by …”)
- Signage and acknowledgement throughout the Exhibition Hall (subject to availability)
* Hosted tea breaks
Morning and afternoon coffee/tea breaks will be held in the Exhibition Hall on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Platinum Sponsors can sponsor one morning or afternoon tea break (30 minutes). During your selected break, you will receive:
- Acknowledgement in the program as Tea Break Sponsor
- Verbal acknowledgement in the plenary before the selected break (if scheduled)
- Opportunity to display branded catering items or promotional materials during the selected break
- Logo and name on catering stations (“This tea break is sponsored by …”)
Please note: The organiser reserves the right to amend, substitute, or remove package benefits as required.
How to apply
Please submit your application via our Cvent online application form. There is no payment required at this stage.
Once your application is submitted, you will receive an automatic email acknowledging receipt of your application. Please contact us if you do not receive this email within 24 hours.
Your application will be reviewed by the AIEC Organising Committee, and you will be notified via email if your application has been accepted or declined.
Responses may take up to 10 working days, due to the popularity of some of the packages.
Looking for a unique opportunity?
We have a list of different opportunities to suit all budgets and objectives, but if you are looking for something special or have an idea that caters to your unique requirements as well as those of the conference, we would love to tailor a sponsorship package to suit your needs.
Packages can be built from the existing sponsorship opportunities above or other sponsorship ideas. The total investment will be decided upon receipt of your application, and contra agreements can be arranged.
Please email your proposal to the conference organiser and we will get back to you.
Terms and Conditions
Please ensure you have read and understood all the AIEC Sponsorship and Exhibition Terms and Conditions before you submit your application.
9 February - Call for proposals opens
20 March - Call for proposals closes
April - Registration open
June - Program released
31 July - Super early bird registration closes
18 September - Early bird registration closes
27 - 30 October – AIEC 2026







